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    Old 07-16-2011, 02:43 PM
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    I was wondering if the purple binding on the scallop is what is not looking right to you. I love purple, but maybe it seems to much contrast to you against so much white. Have you tried the green or the lavender? I was also wondering if you had tried more than one size flower appliqué? Mostly medium with a sprinkling of larger and smaller? It is beautiful and I love your colors!
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    Old 07-16-2011, 03:38 PM
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    i always like scallops :)
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    Old 07-16-2011, 03:52 PM
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    I think the scalloped border would look beautiful. Then let some wonderful quilting fill that area instead of applique. Just my opinion....

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    Old 07-16-2011, 04:18 PM
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    I would do the scallop but I would quilt a design in purple and green thread in the border. Just me.
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    Old 07-16-2011, 04:26 PM
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    If your up to it, I really like the scallop edge! It is nice and feminine, like the applique in the center.
    peace :D
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    Old 07-16-2011, 04:45 PM
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    I like the scallops with the purple binding. Use the wide white border for a special quilting design.
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    Old 07-16-2011, 08:00 PM
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    This would be perfect!

    Originally Posted by spinnergs
    I would do the scallop but I would quilt a design in purple and green thread in the border. Just me.
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    Old 07-17-2011, 02:50 AM
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    So it seems the scalloped borders wins. I thought maybe the border was too small.So I am thinking no applique and quilted.
    The purple that is up there is not the purple that will be used for the binding I just had that handy. It will be the purple that is in the diamonds.
    I have small amounts of the green
    I have very small bits of the light and medium purple . I did try different sizes on the flowers.

    Now I need to find quilting pattern for the border. I have one for the plain blocks. This quilt is going to be hand quilted so I know I can follow lines. lol I really wish I could afford to send it off for long arm quilting.. Charismah has shown some gorgeous work on the board.

    Thanks everyone for the help and encouragement.
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    Old 07-17-2011, 03:34 AM
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    prairie points would be pretty too.
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    Old 07-17-2011, 04:15 AM
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    Oh my...This is so beautiful!! I also liked the scallop idea..Post when finished!!
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