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03-25-2014, 06:37 AM

#31

cpcarolyn

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Nice quilt. Not sure about the boarder.

03-25-2014, 07:16 AM

#32

FroggyinTexas

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Red narrow inner border followed by piano key border. It is already a stunner. The border will make it spectacular. froggyintexas

03-25-2014, 08:56 AM

#33

zzmom

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I like the look of your piano key. The whole quilt is very nice.

03-25-2014, 09:40 AM

#34

wraez

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Love the piano key border, it keeps the quilt from being too repetitious?

03-25-2014, 12:11 PM

#35

Mariah

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I love your quilt and border. However, I would use a plain color--probably White before using another border. It gives the eyes a rest before seeing something after the quilt itself.
Mariah

03-25-2014, 02:22 PM

#36

liese

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I love this quilt and the border you made! Maybe a thin sash to separate the addition of the white and red border will set it off perfect. Perhaps black.

03-25-2014, 03:12 PM

#37

trolleystation

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Your quilt is absolutely beautiful. What ever you decide cannot diminish it's beauty.

03-25-2014, 04:37 PM

#38

Taughtby Grandma

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The red in the border brings out the red in teh blocks. Very pretty.

03-25-2014, 04:42 PM

#39

maviskw

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ManiacQuilter2

I am wondering if it is the width of the red piano keys compared to the size of the squares in the 9 patch. Try making them the width of the sashing and make just a small piece and see if that is more pleasing to your eye. It really is up to what you are pleased with. Good Luck !!

I love that piano key border, but, along with some others think it is too large for this quilt. I would love to see the keys the same width as the sashing.

03-25-2014, 04:46 PM

#40

Friday1961

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I love this quilt! And love the border you've done. The HSTs would probably also look smashing. So, no help here, except to say I think you can't go wrong with this lovely creation!