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Cybrarian 02-13-2011 05:09 PM

I vote for the scrappy or a multicolor stripe binding cut on the bias so it has that spiral look. You did a fantastic job, just love it! The recipient is a fortunate person!

NancyMaria 02-13-2011 05:59 PM

It is absolutely gorgeous! I would leave it just as it is.

gal288 02-13-2011 06:07 PM

Love your brightly colored and cheerful quilts.

Scrap Happy 02-13-2011 06:13 PM

What a beautiful quilt! It's so cheerful.

Yooper32 02-14-2011 02:15 AM

No border, bind in orange.

goldsberry921 02-14-2011 02:24 AM

Beautiful work!!!

earthwalker 02-14-2011 02:26 AM


Originally Posted by Jo M
I usually like a border, but this is one that doesn't need it. I'd leave it just like it is. It's really cute!

I agree....it's a terrific design....really cool.

Leezer 02-14-2011 02:44 AM

That's awesome. What is the name of the pattern, I would love to do one too.

luvstitches 02-14-2011 03:18 AM

I say don't put a border on it. It looks so adorable as is.

scrapykate 02-14-2011 03:23 AM

really like your quilt!! love the idea of scrapy binding. I have done a scrapy binding on several quilts and really like the result.

Greyhorse98 02-14-2011 03:27 AM

I just love this playful quilt. Size should dictate to border or not. It sure looks great as is...you could lay strips of border on one side and look and see if it makes a diff or not.

Edie 02-14-2011 03:27 AM

I would put a little print border on it like boxes or dots with the colors that are in the quilt. Edie

emerald46 02-14-2011 03:41 AM

Unless you need it to be larger, why add more. It is wonderful eye candy as is!

gmaybee 02-14-2011 04:19 AM

I love it the way it is. The sashing already makes the outside border.

Lady-T 02-14-2011 04:26 AM

I love & want this quilt!!
It don't think it needs a border but if it me, I would put a multi-colored piano key border.
Would make your lighthouses reall *POP*

pocoellie 02-14-2011 04:45 AM

Wow!!! What a unique quilt. I love it. I would just bind it and call it finished.

aggie 02-14-2011 04:46 AM

Definitely needs a border. It's beautiful but it's like a picture without a frame.

Homespun 02-14-2011 04:58 AM


Originally Posted by Julie in NM
I'd do a scrappy BINDING with left over fab from blocks. That will jazz it up

I like this idea. Don't waste anything!!!

janiesews 02-14-2011 05:03 AM

Cute just the way it is.

pieces 02-14-2011 05:10 AM

I think the sashing works as a border. Add a border in darker blue if you want the finished quilt bigger. Bind in a dark blue.

Kathy-Pgh 02-14-2011 05:29 AM

love it just as is. think the border would detract from the blocks.

#1piecemaker 02-14-2011 05:31 AM

I love it just the way it is. It is sooooo cute. You did a good job.

gollytwo 02-14-2011 05:33 AM


Originally Posted by Julie in NM
I'd do a scrappy BINDING with left over fab from blocks. That will jazz it up

I agree. No border needed

supergma 02-14-2011 05:39 AM

I wouldn't border it if it is large enough as is. the sashing gives enough border. By the way, that is one beautiful quilt.

Kutnso 02-14-2011 05:48 AM

Looks perfect to me right now!!!~! Very cute.
Good luck, Kutnso

maryb119 02-14-2011 05:51 AM

It's perfect the way it is.

pad's 02-14-2011 06:01 AM

Very cute....I like the idea of pieced border using leftovers from light-houses if needing to make it bigger, but looks great as is also.

stichinluvr 02-14-2011 06:08 AM

I love it just the way it is!

ksules 02-14-2011 06:16 AM

I would add a small white binding

Laura22 02-14-2011 06:23 AM

I love it just the way it is :)

GailG 02-14-2011 06:25 AM

I love it the way it is.

GladGrams 02-14-2011 06:26 AM

You can do whatever feels good to you. A matching border would add "something", but surely it doesn't need one. Besides, any child would drool to have it just as it is. :thumbup:

knitterb 02-14-2011 06:30 AM

Either way, it's beautiful! It would look great in my new condo at the beach!

MerryQuilter 02-14-2011 06:39 AM

Seems perfect way it is.

xsquilter 02-14-2011 06:39 AM

What a fantastic quilt! Funky! I love it!
However you decide to finish it will be wonderful!
Katier825 (I think?) yours is great too!
Maureen

catlover 02-14-2011 06:45 AM

What a cute theme. Leaning lighthouses and all things nautical. Whatever you decide will be fine. Would like to see this when it's quilted. Good job.

Cynthia

Jeanniebelle 02-14-2011 06:48 AM

I would not put a border on your quilt. It looks fine. You have made a beautiful quilt. Jeanniebelle

Shirlrh 02-14-2011 07:14 AM

How cute!! I love it. Looks great just the way it is. Let us know what you decide. Will love to see the pics.

Neena 02-14-2011 07:16 AM

Love the movement in this quilt! I would just bind it unless you want it bigger. great job!

EagarBeez 02-14-2011 07:37 AM

I love it, so much fun. I would leave it alone, nothing needed. If your looking for someone who needs it, you can always send it to me. LOL


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