Cottage Romance - Borders or no borders?

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07-16-2012, 12:40 PM

#91

trolleystation

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Thin green and then flowered. The quilt has a lot of motion and the border will help to slow it down.

07-16-2012, 01:46 PM

#92

anniesews

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Yes, a nice border will bring it all together.

07-16-2012, 05:57 PM

#93

nccatbird

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I think the border will bring it all together. I love the colors and pattern. Lovely!

07-16-2012, 06:18 PM

#94

qltrwannab

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Floralfab

I also vote for a thinner green border then add the flowered fabric for the outer border. I love your fabrics.

yes...Ditto ! Then I would put on a green binding..

07-16-2012, 08:20 PM

#95

ctipton

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I vote for scalloped edges very romantic Lovely top by the way

07-16-2012, 08:39 PM

#96

maryellen2u

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I love your fabrics and design! Nice piecing too. Add the borders to give it that final polish!

07-16-2012, 09:05 PM

#97

grammysharon

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I agree, I think most quilts need a border to stop your eye!!!! Lovely quilt!!!!

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Originally Posted by Tweety2911

Yes for the border. Love the idea of a thin green border and then the border shown would tie the whole quilt together beautifully!

07-18-2012, 04:24 AM

#98

pstrwife

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border at least one. maybe a narrow on of the green, then the floral on in your pic.

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Originally Posted by bailey

Sorry for such poor pictures but if you can use your imagination please. Should I border this quilt or just put a binding on and call it finished? I am really undecided and would really like your opinions.
This quilt top really is straight but I guess it is not pinned on the wall very well.