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    Old 03-21-2011, 07:36 AM
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    I am doing the attached photo quilt for my granddaughter's graduation in May. These are the colors of her choice. I just cannot figure out what to do for the sashing! Please, can you assist me! On the attached photos, the bottom left is the fabric for the backing, it is a black and white print. The other 3 are the ones used in the quilt! "HELP!!!!"
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    Old 03-21-2011, 07:39 AM
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    Do you have enough fabric to do a medium border of the backing, then a narrow one of the black, then a wider one of the purple, followed by black binding?
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    Old 03-21-2011, 07:39 AM
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    I am a relative newbie, but I think that there is so much going on here, you really don't need much more. Unless you want a larger size quilt than you have now, I would say just add a modest purple border, then bind with the black.
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    Old 03-21-2011, 07:40 AM
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    Isn't sashing the fabric between the pictures, i.e., your black print? Or are you asking what kind of quilting to do on the sashing?
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    Old 03-21-2011, 07:44 AM
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    Depends on how wide you want the border .I would do purple then black binding.I am not a floral person.
    I do love your quilt,I am sure your granddaughter will love it.
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    Old 03-21-2011, 07:51 AM
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    what a wonderful quilt. I think that a purple border finished with the black binding would really make it all pop. I am sure that what ever you decide on will be great and oh boy will she just love the recieve it
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    Old 03-21-2011, 07:54 AM
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    Originally Posted by LeslieFrost
    I am a relative newbie, but I think that there is so much going on here, you really don't need much more. Unless you want a larger size quilt than you have now, I would say just add a modest purple border, then bind with the black.
    I agree, will finish it off beautifully.
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    Old 03-21-2011, 10:46 AM
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    I like the idea of a triple border, purple, white, black and bind with either purple or white. Really depends on the yardage you have left.

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    Old 03-21-2011, 10:48 AM
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    actually the way you have it is good. purple border, white or black binding.
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    Old 03-21-2011, 10:52 AM
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    Originally Posted by greensleeves
    Originally Posted by LeslieFrost
    I am a relative newbie, but I think that there is so much going on here, you really don't need much more. Unless you want a larger size quilt than you have now, I would say just add a modest purple border, then bind with the black.
    I agree, will finish it off beautifully.
    My thoughts as well. Good luck deciding and be sure to let us see the outcome.
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