totally stumped on border.

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07-17-2011, 09:14 AM

#31

lauriequilts

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A scalloped border would look perfect with that quilt. It is beautiful.

07-17-2011, 11:17 AM

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RobertaMarie

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Originally Posted by koko

What a lovely quilt. I think I would do some applique but not all the way around the quilt ...just around two corners that are opposite each other using the green that is in the quilt as the vine and leaves and some of the colors that are in the blocks as flowers. I like the design of the center flower so might make several of those in different sizes and use them in the two applique corners. Can't wait to see the final piece.

I agree with this. Your quilt is beautiful and I love purple too. Go for it!! :)

07-17-2011, 11:22 AM

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julybaby8

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You could applique some vines and leaves at each corner that meander towards the middle of the border , they wouldn't have to touch.

07-17-2011, 12:17 PM

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I vote for scallops, but maybe bind with a lighter shade of the purple. Since there is so much white between the blocks, I would think you could leave the border white as well. In MHO it would be fresh and simple. Let the inner part of the quilt shine. Beautiful quilt by the way.

07-17-2011, 03:01 PM

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arizonagirl

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Originally Posted by erstan947

What a beautiful quilt....I think a vine of green with leaves like in the center blocks. I like the center flower....maybe a little larger. I would find a photo of a border I liked and adapt to this quilt. Just thoughts.

I agree, find some pictures of borders with applique that you like. It will give you some ideas for your quilt. I like the scalloped border bound in the purple.

Robyn

07-18-2011, 01:55 AM

#36

Marvel

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I like the borders and they bring out the color. Just finish it and then set back and enjoy it. Do not stress yourself. Life is too short.

07-24-2011, 04:34 AM

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jpthequilter

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I think a shades of green leaves vine with shades of purple flowers would look nice. ...with thin green stems and buds too...

07-24-2011, 06:43 AM

#38

damaquilts

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Originally Posted by jpthequilter

I think a shades of green leaves vine with shades of purple flowers would look nice. ...with thin green stems and buds too...

That's kinda what I had in mind. However I finally decided to just quilt the whole border and after days of finding and resizing and reconfiguring different borders it is marked and ready to be basted . I am going to hand quilt this one so its going to be awhile before it is done. :-)