Would you border this quilt?

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02-04-2014, 05:22 AM

#61

Silver Needle

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I'd also audition a medium grey marbled color. It might be more in keeping with the modern feel off your quilt and not "compete" with the greens.

02-04-2014, 05:50 AM

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katesnanna

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Love your quilt. Borders definitely. I'd frame it with a very thin (1/2" - 3/4") very dark green or even black border then a wider border.

02-04-2014, 06:19 AM

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nunnyJo

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it def. needs a border as a finisher

02-04-2014, 06:23 AM

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Quilter 65

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Lovely quilt and I have seen this pattern finished both ways. I would prefer the border like the previous posts have mentioned.

02-04-2014, 07:43 AM

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grabba

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I am working on my second top and was trying to figure out wheter or not to border. The second will be much bigger. The tops are very scrappy and so I am wondering how to go about choosing a colour/colours.??? Just good or trial and error ?

02-04-2014, 08:04 AM

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nena

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I border about every quilt I make. I just like the look. Like it is framed piece of art. So yes I would like a border. lol

02-04-2014, 08:28 AM

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yonnikka

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Yes, I agree, very nice quilt. I think it was Maggie Malone who said, the stronger your design, the more you need a Border: like putting a fence around your Bull. Keeps the design contained. (paraphrased).

02-04-2014, 08:38 AM

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*** Yes to the border.
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02-04-2014, 09:30 AM

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SusanSusan33

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What a goregous quilt!! I think a border would enhance it's beauty, but it's not necessary!

02-04-2014, 09:46 AM

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ellifour

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeanne S

Well I guess I the odd man out on this one--I would NOT put a border on it . It is a beautiful quilt with a modern feel to it and to keep with that I would just add binding, no border. I am partial to more modern quilt designs and the majority of them don't have borders. To me a border would distract from the clean geometric design lines. You did a great job on it and love the colors!!

I agree!! I too am odd woman out! I usually put borders on everything. If this were my quilt, I would just add a dark binding. This too would give the eyes a placed to rest.
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