Help with border fabric
#1
Help with border fabric
I had so much fun with the fabrics and the big blocks, but now it's calling for a 3" outer border. I have four fabrics that I am considering. The quilt is flowers, hearts and cats. I also considered using one of the bright solids for the outer border, but I think the mostly black B&W looks the best.
First picture is entire quilt with all four border choices. #2 pic is a choice between butterflies on a slightly pink background and big flowers on a black background. #3 is mostly black with white heart line drawings. #4 is a B&W cat themed border print.
Thanks for your time and opinions!
First picture is entire quilt with all four border choices. #2 pic is a choice between butterflies on a slightly pink background and big flowers on a black background. #3 is mostly black with white heart line drawings. #4 is a B&W cat themed border print.
Thanks for your time and opinions!
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I had so much fun with the fabrics and the big blocks, but now it's calling for a 3" outer border. I have four fabrics that I am considering. The quilt is flowers, hearts and cats. I also considered using one of the bright solids for the outer border, but I think the mostly black B&W looks the best.
First picture is entire quilt with all four border choices. #2 pic is a choice between butterflies on a slightly pink background and big flowers on a black background. #3 is mostly black with white heart line drawings. #4 is a B&W cat themed border print.
Thanks for your time and opinions!
First picture is entire quilt with all four border choices. #2 pic is a choice between butterflies on a slightly pink background and big flowers on a black background. #3 is mostly black with white heart line drawings. #4 is a B&W cat themed border print.
Thanks for your time and opinions!
#5
I don't like the solid-looking black w/ the darker black 1 inch border - the blacks do'nt look right side by side.
I don't like the white background fabric because it is too light - in color and visual weight.
I love the cats because it adds whimsey. I also like the black floral (lower right sample)
I don't like the white background fabric because it is too light - in color and visual weight.
I love the cats because it adds whimsey. I also like the black floral (lower right sample)
#8
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I can still do the solid black border, it will just be added to the 1" inner border and after quilting the seam will not even be noticed.
I think I'm going to have to remove the white butterfly block and turn it over. I thought it was non-directional, but they all look upside down to me.
I think I'm going to have to remove the white butterfly block and turn it over. I thought it was non-directional, but they all look upside down to me.
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