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    Old 12-31-2013, 01:19 PM
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    This is going to be a bed-runner for our queen-sized bed. The duvet cover is plain white. I think I know what I am going to do, but your expert opinions will be greatly valued!

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    Old 12-31-2013, 01:28 PM
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    i like it either way... very pretty. but to choose, i'd add the border
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    Old 12-31-2013, 01:29 PM
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    Lovely, I chose without.
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    Old 12-31-2013, 01:33 PM
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    I like without the border so that the overall design shines. Maybe a border if it wasn't so overpowering and the material was easily identifiable in the center portion of your runner.

    Just MHO.
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    Old 12-31-2013, 01:36 PM
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    I like it without--better definition on your white duvet. But if you want some kind of outline, how about a narrow border or binding in the dark plaid used in the cornerstones? (cornersquares?)
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    Old 12-31-2013, 01:40 PM
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    I think the border overpowers the pretty Dresden Plates. It would be fine for the binding though.
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    Old 12-31-2013, 01:47 PM
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    imho, I would add a border but in the same fabric as the cornerstones. The darker color will stop the quilt and frame it. The fabric you have set out for a border is very busy and is a distraction to those very nice DPs and sashing. Keep it simple. Very nice runner you have made.
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    Old 12-31-2013, 02:00 PM
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    Originally Posted by Trisher
    This is going to be a bed-runner for our queen-sized bed. The duvet cover is plain white. I think I know what I am going to do, but your expert opinions will be greatly valued!

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    I prefer it without th black & bright border.
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    Old 12-31-2013, 02:30 PM
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    I prefer without borders.
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    Old 12-31-2013, 02:32 PM
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    I like it without...very pretty!
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