Grandson's quilt top done - needs borders

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11-14-2008, 06:15 PM

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gcathie

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I agree with jstitch

11-14-2008, 08:23 PM

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Lucky Patsy's

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I would put a red border along the top and left and black along the right and bottom.

11-15-2008, 07:12 AM

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Bevanger

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I'm not good on advice with borders etc, but I sure like your quilt. Your grandson is gonna LOVE LOVE LOVE IT

11-15-2008, 07:23 AM

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mamatobugboo

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how about for the edges where the red is touching (but no black) you do a black border and the other 2 edges where the red is NOT touching, you use the red as a border. Then bind in the same fabric as your backing to draw that forward. You would have one border, but use 2 fabrics.

11-15-2008, 09:28 AM

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quiltingday

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Since your block is offset, (kind of like an attic window) how about a solid red border about 3-4" wide on the top and left hand side (where it will be up against the black and white patches) and a 3-4" solid black border on the right hand side and the bottom (where it will be up against the red and white patches). I have done quilt borders like this in the past and it can have a nice effect.

11-15-2008, 10:03 AM

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Kara

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It's beautiful.

I think a think white border, then add the reds and black. You could add a "checkered" border in there somewhere to bring out that element from the quilt.