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    Old 12-15-2013, 08:58 AM
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    Default I am beginning to get the hang of this bargello pattern...border suggestions?

    Okay, I am 3/4 done with my Surf Song bargello pattern. Several of you keep saying to send pictures as I am going, so here is where I am now.

    I have 3/4 of this top center section done, and I am starting to think of borders. I like borders, and I bought enough of the dark purple for that to be the outer border. Not sure of which fabric to have as an inner border.

    Suggestions? I know I will audition various fabrics, but would like your thoughts.

    Thanks.

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    Old 12-15-2013, 09:03 AM
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    Hmmmm, I am not really sure, have you asked your inspector in the chair???LOL Love your bargello!!!!
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    I think I would go for a lightish medium blue for the inner border. Not the very light blues.
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    Old 12-15-2013, 09:26 AM
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    Not sure about the border but since this is on my bucket list I'm following along here. Your colors are beautiful!!
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    Its beautiful! I've always loved the single color border split with a flange like this,
    http://www.quiltingboard.com/members...32-314217.html
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    Old 12-15-2013, 09:37 AM
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    I really like Katie's suggestion. I also like the look of having a white inner border, so the bargello seems to float. You are definitely "getting the hang of it" - your bargello is marvelous.
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    IMHO- I would make a small 1' inner border of the dark pirple in the top and then make the outer border a medium purple such as you have on the chair in the 1st pic or a med blue since the pattern is "Surf" As I always ask- What color do you want this quilt to be"
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    Old 12-15-2013, 10:01 AM
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    Really good suggestions. Thank you. I will audition all of them....after I get the next 1/4 done, of course.

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    No great border ideas, but I want to say your quilt is awesome!
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    Old 12-15-2013, 01:26 PM
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    Usually a darker fabric works best for framing the quilt. Maybe do an inside accent border with the lighter opposite color or your outside border. OK, in other words, try a light lavender for an inside border with the outer border being a dark blue. The bargello is looking real good!!

    DINA, your cat seems to be intensely looking at the quilt. What is it's opinion ????

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