nancia

maybe i'm wrong to count this way, but if you don't count the center row, there are two rows shy on the UP side. that will bring your pattern into balance. it's a lovely quilt and i agree, unless you need it bigger, use your darkest fabric, or brightest, as a binding. i also like the idea of a co-ordinating batik border for size, but then, i love brights and batiks mixed!

Irishrose2

I wouldn't use any of the colors in the quilt for a fist border. The colors will 'bleed' into it in any area it touches. I'd use a very narrow black (cut 1 1/4" to finish at 3/4' or cut 1 1/2" to finish at an inch), then a wider border of your favorite from the quilt fabrics.

JanieH

I love this option = would be like the ultimate frame!

quiltmaker52

I too say NO to borders. It will take away from the beautiful simplicity of the quilt. What a great job.

Halo

WOW! It is beautiful as is, but if you want it bigger & or a boarder on it, I would go for a 1 1/2 " of the same white in the quilt then a 3" orange used in the quilt & the binding in the darkest color in the quilt. As I said before, Tom, it is beautiful & you done a fantastic job on it.

piker6ca

Thanks to every one for your help.
I,m looking forward to when i get better with colour.
But here is what I ended up doing .[ATTACH=CONFIG]516783[/ATTACH]

Quilter 65

It sure is a pretty quilt.

#1piecemaker

I think I would go with a small border of the fabric next to the maroon and them bind it with the maroon. Your quilt is lovely!