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    Old 02-25-2013, 05:47 PM
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    I worked up a few ideas in EQ7. I happen to be working on a variation of Omigosh myself (replacing the Shoo Fly block - so the version below looks slightly different). My EQ7 versions don't have as wide a variety of color as your quilt or mine, but it gives us a general idea.

    1st pic is with a piano key border ... I think it's very distracting (oops .. I forgot to add a white inner border, but I don't think it will help much <g>).

    2nd pic is with a diamond border ... slightly less distracting

    3rd pic is with QuiltE's suggestion of using the double 9 patch in every other block around the border to extend the chain. Of the three ... I like this idea the best!!
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    Old 02-25-2013, 05:53 PM
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    One more ... I kinda like this too. I put a 4" white border then a series of 1" different colored stripped borders followed by a 4" white border. I like the frame. While I like the look ... the thought of 80" long 1" strips frightens me!!!
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    Old 02-25-2013, 05:58 PM
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    or look at fabric with graduated color going across it in the shades you used in your quilt. it's lovely by the way!!
    sort of like this border fabric I used on one-
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    Old 02-25-2013, 06:06 PM
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    What about a wider white border and then scallop the edge? You could then bind it in your favorite color from the quilt.

    I love, love, love the quilt!!!!! You have been a busy quilter.
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    Old 02-25-2013, 06:12 PM
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    I thought about this one a while. Here's what I'd do, I'd put on a narrow border of white. Then I'd add mini 9 patches but make them match the colors of the blocks as you go around the quilt and then another narrow border of white and white binding.
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    Old 02-25-2013, 06:29 PM
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    Love the quilt as is. I would skip the border altogether!
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    Old 02-25-2013, 06:44 PM
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    I like DogHouseMom's third example the best. It keeps the delicate-ness of the center, but is much more interesting than a solid white border. I feel it "completes" the quilt beautifully.
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    Old 02-25-2013, 06:49 PM
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    Your quilt is awesome. I would go with a simple border and let your beautiful quilt shine
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    Old 02-25-2013, 07:32 PM
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    That is just BEATIFUL and AWESOME and INSPIRING!!!!
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    Old 02-25-2013, 07:42 PM
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    I like QuiltEs idea also, I think the piano key would fight with your beautiful, beautiful design.
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