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Terratori 07-26-2015 09:40 PM

Thank you Sync! I feel that you are right.
 
Thank you Sync! I feel that you are right.


Originally Posted by Sync (Post 7268642)
It is so nice to see that you have completed your Grandmother's quilt. As far as the binding goes keep it simple. Use either a white or blue. Either of these choices will keep with the vintage look of the quilt and I think you would be much happier with the results.


luvstoquilt 07-27-2015 05:07 AM

I agree with Tartan. I wouldn't use white because it shows soil more and I wouldn't want to wash it any more than necessary!

feline fanatic 07-27-2015 06:13 AM

Well I know I am going to be odd man out here, but in your one photo I can see something red peeking from behind and I think it looks fabulous. You may want to consider a solid red binding in a rather subdued tone of red. Not fire engine red but something that is leaning towards brick red. It might be a good option if you can't find a blue match. I would steer away from white because the binding/edge of the quilt will show everything and white will soil and stain more easily.

Homespun 07-27-2015 06:18 AM

My vote is for white.

yngldy 07-27-2015 08:14 AM

How about a white with small blue polka dots? The dots would distract a little if the whites did not match.

jmoore 07-28-2015 02:52 AM

Lovely quilt. I like the idea of a plaid or checked binding with colors from your quilt top.

earthwalker 07-28-2015 03:07 AM

It's beautiful, I like Tartan's idea....but go with your heart on this one.

giquilt 07-28-2015 03:45 AM

I would do a white. More in line with time frame.

Fastpedal 07-28-2015 05:29 AM

A lovely quilt. So glad you had it quilted to enjoy and remember your Grandmother. I think if you can find a blue close to the blocks it would be great. However, colors change from year to year so that might not be possible. Even a white (or the light color) if you can find one that matches nicely. My next choice would be a blue print that comes close so that it does not detract from the quilt itself. Would love to see the finished quilt.

loisf 07-28-2015 07:25 AM

I would stay away from either solid blue or white, because you would never be able to match the color perfectly. I would choose a small patterned fabric in blue and white (or blue, white and an accent color) in a pattern that would have been used in the sixties when the quilt was pieced. I'm sorry I don't know what quilting fabrics were used in the sixties, not than I'm not old enough, but because I wasn't quilting then. I'm sure a Google search would help. It's a lovely memento of your grandmother.


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