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    Old 05-28-2013, 05:53 AM
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    in my opinion it looks lovely the way it is. great work!
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    Old 05-28-2013, 09:11 PM
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    If you're in doubt, I wonder if you might not like it. Go try some other fabrics or a pieced border.
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    Old 05-29-2013, 05:47 AM
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    Take your quilt top back to Joann's and audition their fabrics to see which would work best. I think the border you have in the picture does not have the 'star power' it needs.
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    Old 05-29-2013, 05:56 AM
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    'As is' would be nice (bind in the same sash color), but if you want a border, I'd try to find a print that picks up most of the colors in your quilt - it would tie everything together. Nice quilt top!
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    Old 05-29-2013, 05:57 AM
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    Top row 2nd and 4th blocks, top strips. Something in a dark print like those would make a pretty border. I like your choice for the jelly roll.
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    Old 05-29-2013, 06:01 AM
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    Pretty quilt. I would add a boarder. Maybe a green.
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    Old 05-29-2013, 06:24 AM
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    I would add a border to match the backing of your quilt. This quilt is really pretty .
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    Old 05-29-2013, 05:58 PM
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    I think a large floral border would look great something with some lime green and blues.
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    Old 05-29-2013, 10:04 PM
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    Seems like a perfect time to go and audition fabric at JoAnn's. I would take the top you have and then take some fabric choices and put it on top of one at a time. If JoAnn's gives you grief, I would tell them your dilemma and that their fabric got you there, what would they do?! I think trying out the fabric under the top will give you a quick idea of what the best colors for borders might be.
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    Old 05-30-2013, 02:18 AM
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    Go with your instinct. In my opinion your border fabric doesn't work if you want a border, something darker would be better. Otherwise, it looks great the way it is.
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