A Case of the Blues - WIP
04-22-2011, 04:46 PM
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Wow - that is just gorgeous! A great mix of blues with light & movement to them...great job. I would think almost any of the fabrics would make a great border(s), so just lay some out and see what strikes you. :D
04-22-2011, 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Kitsapquilter
Originally Posted by Pieceful Quilter
Originally Posted by MTS
So very cool!
I'd opt for the darkest blue for the border.
Sigh.
I always do.
Look how great the lightest lights look right next to the dark squares on that center diagonal. They're GLOWING.
I think a nice wide dark border will just make the whole center sparkle. It's like midnight.
However, conversely, if you used the lightest light on the border, you'd get a whole North Pole frigid feel to it. Which could be very interesting.
So either extreme, not some value in the middle because that would just muddle the whole quilt. One border. Wide.
And matching, not contrasting, binding.
imnsho. ;-) :mrgreen: ;) :mrgreen:
I'd opt for the darkest blue for the border.
Sigh.
I always do.
Look how great the lightest lights look right next to the dark squares on that center diagonal. They're GLOWING.
I think a nice wide dark border will just make the whole center sparkle. It's like midnight.
However, conversely, if you used the lightest light on the border, you'd get a whole North Pole frigid feel to it. Which could be very interesting.
So either extreme, not some value in the middle because that would just muddle the whole quilt. One border. Wide.
And matching, not contrasting, binding.
imnsho. ;-) :mrgreen: ;) :mrgreen:
04-22-2011, 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Ozarkcastle
I lay my material out all the time and it never wakes up as a top! you have better elfs at your place.
do you have a favorite blue print in yardage that you can use as an outer border?
did you consider piano keys or a braid?
this is a great top, depending on what size you want it could be finished as is. JMHO- cw
do you have a favorite blue print in yardage that you can use as an outer border?
did you consider piano keys or a braid?
this is a great top, depending on what size you want it could be finished as is. JMHO- cw
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