ISO Ideas for finishing a top that my mom picked up at a yardsale for $25. I think it's Sunbonnet Sue or the like

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05-11-2011, 05:35 AM

#21

mom-6

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Beautiful top! It doesn't really need a border unless you want to make it larger. In that case I would go with the darker pink from the hat and sleeve on the Sue's, with possibly a very thin inner border of the brown.

05-11-2011, 05:55 AM

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QuiltE

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Count me in on the small darker print group ... Just a simple border of just one fabric a little wider than the sashing to frame it all up and pull all the colours together.

Ditto on auditioning fabrics in the store .... and don't rush to a decision. If it's not speaking to you, don't be persuaded to purchase it.

05-11-2011, 07:58 AM

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fabrichore

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it is going to be very beautiful when completed, someone put alot of work into this....good luck...

05-11-2011, 08:03 AM

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pollyjvan9

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Since I love applique borders, I would add a white border with vines of flowers and maybe a bird or two.

05-11-2011, 08:19 AM

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Yosamitesa

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I LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!! You might be able to find a white/cream fabric with pink on it or a pink fabric with a white/cream print on it. Also you could do a creamy colored lacy printed fabric. I found some at Hobby Lobby that I fell in love with. Good luck and please post pictures of it completed!!! :)

05-11-2011, 08:26 AM

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QuiltE

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Another thought .... Keep your eyes open for a pink gingham or a pink candy stripe fabric for the border and/or the backing. (of course, would have to match/blend)