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    Old 05-26-2014, 05:21 AM
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    Originally Posted by dunster
    I don't think every quilt needs a border. If it's the size you want, just bind it and be done. It's a beautiful quilt.
    I agree with dunster. If it is the right size you want, leave it off. It is also easier not to have to quilt a border depending on you FMQ skills and when you need to have this quilt finished (such as a deadline).
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    Old 05-26-2014, 07:08 AM
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    It's beautiful, and I agree, a dark binding would look great.
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    Old 05-26-2014, 07:20 AM
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    Originally Posted by 2manyhobbies
    I am voting for no border.
    My thoughts, exactly.
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    Old 05-26-2014, 08:03 AM
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    A border should add to the design of the quilt, be an integral part of the whole, not just be stuck on because it's "normal" to have borders. If it won't add anything, don't bother.
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    Old 05-26-2014, 08:54 AM
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    Not long ago I saw a tut showing how a very thin border was added to a wider border then adding both as one border so the thin one looked like piping. I would do that with a light green piping then use the same dark green at the same width to break up the line of the dark green border blocks from the quilt border.
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    Old 05-26-2014, 10:07 AM
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    I vote for no border. Beautiful as is, and being so colorful it doesn't need anything else. Just bind it and be done, is my vote. Mariah
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    Old 05-26-2014, 10:46 AM
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    This is a beautiful quilt -- love it!
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    Old 05-27-2014, 03:45 AM
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    yes sash with a dark color then bindwith a med. shade
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    Old 05-27-2014, 05:03 AM
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    I think it is lovely as it is. I'm also a believer that every quilt doesn't need a border.
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    Old 05-27-2014, 05:28 AM
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    I'd say bind in a darker green.....
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