need help on borders for n/h quilt
07-10-2016, 04:38 AM
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The quilt is very cute. IMO, I would put a small dark border around the whole quilt (2")in any of the dark colors that are in the quilt, I would make it a solid or a color that reads solid. It will frame the quilt, then proceed with the larger outer border. I would go with the green, Or maybe find a blue like in the sky color. Just a thought. I think the polka dots are too busy
07-10-2016, 06:39 AM
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Even though I love the piano key border, I think the quilt looks best without it so all the attention goes to the quilt, and not the border. I thought I liked the polka dot border, until I saw the lavender. I really like the lavender border best!!!
I really enjoy doing embroider appliqué and have made some baby quilts using that method. What pattern is this, and where did you find it? I noticed someone else is also making a quilt like this. I would LOVE to make one too.
No matter which border you choose, your quilt is beautiful.
I really enjoy doing embroider appliqué and have made some baby quilts using that method. What pattern is this, and where did you find it? I noticed someone else is also making a quilt like this. I would LOVE to make one too.
No matter which border you choose, your quilt is beautiful.
07-10-2016, 06:43 AM
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07-10-2016, 08:43 AM
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I would put the house rows on a dark solid background. Then 2" of polka dot border, 2" of dark solid, then the piano keys and the thin dark binding. I think using the dark background will make the houses and the piano keys pop and stand out.
07-10-2016, 01:02 PM
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You have so much going on in this lovely project of yours that I think a solid border would be the best. Love the polka dot sashing, but for a border it is a little busy. Solid would frame it and tie all the elements together. I am in agreement with QM. Plus I read something years ago that the best quilts have areas that give your eyes a rest, yet tie everything together.
07-10-2016, 04:24 PM
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I love those dots where they are. They bring out the dots in the quilt sashing. And I love piano keys. They way you have it, it may be "low volume", but is very peaceful, soothing and inviting. I wouldn't change anything.
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