Add a Border or just put binding on this Art Quilt?

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07-30-2015, 05:21 PM

#51

canuckninepatch

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Originally Posted by copycat

I am asking for your help in deciding how to finish this art quilt I call Wonky Houses. The scene is appliqued to a fat quarter. I don't have any left over fabrics that have been used in the quilt. I was going to put a binding on it to frame the scene when a friend suggested I add a border and then binding. Sorry the photo doesn't show the details very clearly.

at fabric would you choose if doing a border? If only doing binding what color can you see working?
Thanks for any advice you may have!

I would border in cream (as if it were matted) and bind in black (as if it were a frame)

07-30-2015, 10:39 PM

#52

maryellen2u

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That is so cute! No border needed. I say just bind it and enjoy the compliments!

07-31-2015, 04:35 AM

#53

sewbeadit

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Very cute! Lots of work it looks like. Do what you want. If it were me I would put a thin binding on it and a hanging sleeve. HOw about a dark solid to make the frame and a narrow one.

07-31-2015, 07:36 PM

#54

SharonTheriault

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No border, black binding.

08-02-2015, 04:56 PM

#55

kt53sews

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Finish the edge

Quote:

Originally Posted by copycat

I am asking for your help in deciding how to finish this art quilt I call Wonky Houses. The scene is appliqued to a fat quarter. I don't have any left over fabrics that have been used in the quilt. I was going to put a binding on it to frame the scene when a friend suggested I add a border and then binding. Sorry the photo doesn't show the details very clearly. What fabric would you choose if doing a border? If only doing binding what color can you see working?
Thanks for any advice you may have!

I would just face the edges and turn it to the back. I like it just the way it is. or you could do the pillow turn thing as a finish. Another idea is to go to Quilting Arts and check how they finish some of their quilts I have seen them put them on frames and finish the edges with felt. Then when they hang on the wall they look very finished. "Art quality"