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12-20-2013, 05:27 PM

#31

HillCountryGal

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Your eye needs a place to "rest"......I'd sure try a dark green strip next to the blocks. Would audition a 2" strip first. Then see if the border print looks right.

12-20-2013, 05:46 PM

#32

ILoveToQuilt

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Quote:

Originally Posted by frenchfryqueen

I too would skip a light border and just put the panel border right next to the quilt.

I agree...just the panel border next to the blocks. Absolutely beautiful blocks! Can't wait to see the finished quilt.

Anita

12-20-2013, 06:41 PM

#33

stillclock

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another vote for just using the order panel. the way it is designed frames the quilt gorgeously.

i would of course audition the darker green solid though...because multiple mats around a picture always look pretty good to me

aileen

12-20-2013, 07:28 PM

#34

caroloto

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Isn't it funny how we all like different ways to put the colors!

I myself like the gold with the stripped boarder the best. I thought the gold brought out the blocks colors and made them jump out.

12-20-2013, 10:18 PM

#35

grammysharon

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I agree, I think it needs a dark almost solid strip to separate the border from the blocks!! Your blocks are gorgeous!!!!

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Originally Posted by Lori S

I think if you use a dark color green fabric ( with just a bit of metallic) and make a skinny border all the other choices will stand out and be more appealing. I think you aren't getting enough separation from the blocks to the border.

12-20-2013, 10:25 PM

#36

karate lady

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I agree with you. that one looks very rich to me. oops. didn't go where it should. the one on the left second down is the one I like best.

Last edited by karate lady; 12-20-2013 at 10:26 PM. Reason: mistake

12-21-2013, 12:19 AM

#37

JustAbitCrazy

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In your first set of pictures, I like the second one down on the left side.

12-21-2013, 12:27 AM

#38

Knitette

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Your quilt is lovely! I agree on the printed border fabric without any light inner strip. If you decide to add a narrow inner border, then I'd suggest something quite dark as I feel it frames such a 'majestic' quilt better than a pale colour.