Need Opinions on border fabric
04-04-2013, 09:16 AM
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Well, thank you all for your choices and thank you for telling me why!! I LOVE D, but agree is it not for the border of this quilt, but it just may find its way in as the binding!! It does make my eyes go wonky and I was trying to figure out how I would quilt it! Throwing out D! And, after reading the reasoning behind the choices, C is out too.
04-04-2013, 02:52 PM
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Ohhhhh...never thought of that! If I did a color there, it would probably be a hot pink (daughter's favorite color), but I will audition both red and pink - THANK YOU!!!
04-04-2013, 02:59 PM
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AND THE WINNER IS...............B!! I really appreciate all of you giving me your input and especially explaining the "why" to me. I prefer B because it is the darkest and I will use the material's pattern for the quilting of that border. I really like all the fabrics, even the one that makes you go blind (D), but I think B is the best choice for this quilt. And now that AliKat has put the bug in my ear about red/pink for a little separation....do I do it in scrappy bars of fabric (like 2.5"x5") that kinda copies the scrappy of the hearts, love knots and Delectable Mountains...or a single piece of material??? And should there be a flange of the same red/pink between border B and the binding??? This is such a fun process and I really love the input from all of you - thank you so much!!!
04-04-2013, 03:45 PM
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Ditto. If you are going for a more modern look A would be my choice. B looks more traditional to me. Sorry but I don't care for C or D with that quilt, though I do love the fabrics.
Oops I see now I was late to the game. I think you made an excellent choice. The flange is a great idea, and D will make an excellent binding. Can't wait to see this one finished.
Darren
Oops I see now I was late to the game. I think you made an excellent choice. The flange is a great idea, and D will make an excellent binding. Can't wait to see this one finished.
Darren
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