My Mauve Dresdens
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I am making this quilt for a competition, and then it will go to my newest granddaughter. I didn't want to put the borders on it, but once I had it together I reread the contest rules and realized it was 6 inches too short to qualify. I think the outside border just looks too empty. And ideas? I can't make it any larger because I am limited by the fabric I have for the back...
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That is lovely!
I think once you have it quilted it will be fine and maybe use a purple binding? Or if you are confident in your quilting you could do the quilting on the border in purple...what ever you decide keep it small scale so it doesn't detract from the plates. Great quilt!
I think once you have it quilted it will be fine and maybe use a purple binding? Or if you are confident in your quilting you could do the quilting on the border in purple...what ever you decide keep it small scale so it doesn't detract from the plates. Great quilt!
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That is lovely!
I think once you have it quilted it will be fine and maybe use a purple binding? Or if you are confident in your quilting you could do the quilting on the border in purple...what ever you decide keep it small scale so it doesn't detract from the plates. Great quilt!
I think once you have it quilted it will be fine and maybe use a purple binding? Or if you are confident in your quilting you could do the quilting on the border in purple...what ever you decide keep it small scale so it doesn't detract from the plates. Great quilt!
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I can't add any of the fans to the border because they aren't wide enough for the blades.
I have plain purple for the back and binding.
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This is just gorgeous! That is one lucky granddaughter. ~smile~ My first quilt was a dresden that I made for my sister. When she passed my other sister took it for her guest room. I'll bet you win with your entry!
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