Which fabric do you think I should use for binding?

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09-04-2014, 06:04 AM

#21

ManiacQuilter2

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Originally Posted by QuiltnNan

if i have a solid border, i like to use the same fabric for binding... then the eyes are not drawn away from the quilt

I would never put white binding on the edge because that is the most worn part of a quilt. I would use the matching border pink.

09-05-2014, 01:29 AM

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rebeljane

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I like the look of the lighter fabric but the dark one is more functional

09-05-2014, 02:47 AM

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citruscountyquilter

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I would go with the solid because I like the continuity of the look and it will show the dirt less. Bindings take a beating when it comes to handling and getting soiled.

09-05-2014, 04:50 AM

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sassysews2

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My mind runs n a totally different direction, with this many colors I love a pieced binding using all the colors in the quilt, or a matching stripe cut on the bias. Just a thought.

09-05-2014, 05:01 AM

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sunrise450

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Originally Posted by NJ Quilter

I agree..I like the light fabric better.

I agree also.

09-05-2014, 05:25 AM

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Seaside gal

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I like the dark binding better or one of the darker colors (blue, etc.) from the squares might make a nice binding.

09-05-2014, 05:31 AM

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maviskw

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Kay4

I agree with the others--the light one as it gives a frame around the quilt. The dark pink will not be very noticeable and blends right into the quilt.

I don't agree with the first statement, but I agree with the second. With a light binding, it is confusing. A dark binding will carry your eye to the center of the quilt, which is utterly beautiful. It doesn't need to be up-staged by another light color around the outside.