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    Old 08-03-2019, 09:10 AM
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    I'm doing a scrappy challenge and trying to organize my scrappy totes at the same time. So, I put together this little baby quilt (35" x 44") from the blue box but I can't decide whether I should border it or not. I'm also working on HSTs to try and get better at them.

    I could leave it as it is. Or...

    I could border it just like the sashing. (I really am glad I did the sashing. It looks so much better.) Or...

    I could border with something else.


    I'd like to read some other's opinions on the matter to help me decide.
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    Old 08-03-2019, 09:17 AM
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    I think a border just like the sashing would look great.
    That's such a pretty top!
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    Old 08-03-2019, 09:32 AM
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    ​Cute top! I would finish the outside sashing with the red cornerstones and then do a larger blue border and maybe red binding.
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    Old 08-03-2019, 09:34 AM
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    Borders yes, something like Tartan suggested.
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    Old 08-03-2019, 10:02 AM
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    Really cute top!! I too agree with Tartan - Do the outside sashing (white with red cornerstones) and a blue border. It will finish it off and frame it beautifully.
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    Old 08-03-2019, 10:20 AM
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    I have to agree with Tartan's suggestion. I think it's going to be so cute when it's completed.
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    Old 08-03-2019, 10:25 AM
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    Yes, borders please. Love those cornerstones and the little touch of color they give.
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    Old 08-03-2019, 11:53 AM
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    Definitely a border...and the colors Tartan suggested sound fine....
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    Old 08-03-2019, 12:05 PM
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    Oh, I love it! Yes, just like was described. Sashing and borders. I could use a boy baby quilt. my sisters daughter is having a boy in September. I've just been working on my applique and playing with the grandsons. I need to get busy.
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    Old 08-03-2019, 12:09 PM
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    Originally Posted by Tartan
    ​Cute top! I would finish the outside sashing with the red cornerstones and then do a larger blue border and maybe red binding.
    What tartan said.
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