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02-13-2011, 11:57 AM

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clem55

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cute!

02-13-2011, 11:57 AM

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belmer

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I like it just the way it is.... Save your money for your next project!

02-13-2011, 12:00 PM

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Decoratenu

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Ardelle Coult

Just finished this quilt and the border fabric I bought just does not work. Not sure if I should just leave it alone or go shopping. It is mostly batik.

What a lovely quilt! Do you have the fabrics you used for the appliques? If so, you could use them to make a pieced border -- it's really quite easy & you'd be pulling in the colors from everywhere! Good luck & enjoy it!

02-13-2011, 12:00 PM

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Julie in NM

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I'd do a scrappy BINDING with left over fab from blocks. That will jazz it up

02-13-2011, 12:06 PM

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Ardelle Coult

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I'll go through my scraps and see if I still have any of the fabric from the appliques. That may look good. Thanks!

02-13-2011, 12:30 PM

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lovingmama

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I wouldn't put a border around it, it's beautiful the way how it is.

02-13-2011, 12:34 PM

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AnnieH

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Fabulous. Leave it alone, it's the best.

02-13-2011, 12:35 PM

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mmonohon

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It is wonderful. I would add a border but that's just me.

02-13-2011, 12:36 PM

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wolfkitty

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It doesn't need a border unless you need to make it bigger. It's beautiful!

02-13-2011, 12:49 PM

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EIQuilter

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It looks like you have your answer, but I'll throw in my two cents worth anyway! I really like the idea of a scrappy border with the various colors used in the lighthouses, etc. I'd probably bind it in the darker blue if I did that. I hope you'll share another picture when you're finished - this is a really cute quilt.