Lemoyne star , which border looks best

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03-13-2016, 11:23 PM

#11

DOTTYMO

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I prefer the one on the right if picking from just thos 2. I would think a solid or mottled batik would go well.

03-14-2016, 02:15 AM

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Mary O

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Glad you decided on a solid.Busy borders would take away the beautiful work on your quilt.......

03-14-2016, 02:22 AM

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Ditzyprints

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I prefer the bottom border as the colors and scale of the background seem to compliment the body of the quilt better. Your star blocks are inspiring.

03-14-2016, 05:04 AM

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psychonurse

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I would go with a solid also. too much competition with the florals. I sure like your quilt though

03-14-2016, 05:09 AM

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tessagin

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I totally agree with Prism99.

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Originally Posted by Prism99

I would try more of a solid or marbled color - more like the background fabrics - so the border doesn't compete with the center of the quilt.

03-14-2016, 05:09 AM

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ManiacQuilter2

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Prism99

I would try more of a solid or marbled color - more like the background fabrics - so the border doesn't compete with the center of the quilt.

I agree with Prism99. You have a beautiful busy quilt top and putting a busy border on it doesn't for me work well. Do you have any tonals in your stash to try?? I would try a soft yellow or the soft mint you used in the quilt.

03-14-2016, 05:25 AM

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luvstoquilt

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I like the one on the bottom..looks like some of the same in the quilt.

03-14-2016, 06:15 AM

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Jingle

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I would go with a solid or blender.
It is beautiful.

03-14-2016, 09:17 AM

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Snooze2978

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I agree with Prism99, the florals are competing with the blocks, a solid or blender would be my suggestion. I've been using more solids/blenders on my borders of late and then adding a fancier border quilting pattern to spice them up. Even using a matching colored thread they stand out on their own.