Friday1961

That would be so cute! If you can find that large gingham, it would be perfect, I think, as a nice wide border.

My time

Great find. I wouldn't add anymore blocks. But you could add an interesting border. I am thinking something in the red family. I think black would be too harsh.

Homewoods

I would use a solid border matched to one of the soft greens to try to quiet it down a bit. Lovely quilt - what a bargain!

ljptexas

Maybe use plain ole muslin? Great find... Sometimes we find 'em & sometimes we don't... Good luck..

AUQuilter

Whatever you choose, please post so we can see how you made it your way! Rescuing this top is enough for me to just have a big smile.

cathyvv

I love the quilt! A border would be fine, and secure all the many threads that could come out of the edges as you quilt. I think I'd keep the border simple - one border no more than 6" wide - because the quilt is so busy.

Can't wait to see the finished product!

letawellman

What about using one of the red 1930's repro fabrics? While I doubt that this top is THAT old, I think reproduction fabrc would complement it nicely. The size you mentioned is very close to a twin-size, so a relatively narrow border should finish that out nicely.

Or....

(I know some of you will want to holler at this suggestion...)

Depending on the condition of the fabric and/or seams... you could find a teddy bear pattern (or a cat or a puppy) and cut the pattern from the top. Patchwork teddies are ADORABLE!! I'm looking for some teddy patterns myself right now to use up two flimsies I got at a yard sale several years ago.

zozee

What a cool find! If it's definitely your wish to enlarge it, how about a 30s pale yellow floral 3" border and a brown pin dot binding? That would keep the vintage vibe. Or find some turquoise gingham for border and a red bandana print for binding? If it were mine, I think I'd just bind it. Pick a color you like to "frame" it and keep it solid. I like the muslin suggestions.

BETTY62

What a beautiful top and a great find. To finish it out and enlarge the size, I would add several rather wide borders in various solid colors to match colors in the print.