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08-06-2009, 01:09 PM

#71

Sew and Sew

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I am in such shock at seeing all the work that went into this quilt and those tiny pieces that i am at a loss of words for the border..........it is fantastic.......

08-06-2009, 01:12 PM

#72

KittyGram

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Holy cow, that's gorgeous!

08-06-2009, 04:20 PM

#73

JCL in FL

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I'd go with the black, a thin one and then another bright one with a corner stone of black with some of the brights. Just a suggestion. It's a beautiful quilt you should be proud of yourself.

08-06-2009, 08:45 PM

#74

dizzy

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I would go with just a solid color in the boarder.tha quilt is right up my ally if you want to send it my way.lol :lol: :lol:

08-07-2009, 09:35 AM

#75

kd124

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Gorgeous quilt!! I love the black border and how you did the cornerstones. You did a fantastic job.

08-07-2009, 10:28 AM

#76

jdavis

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it looks great. i like your idea of a large black border with 4P cornerstones. then you can do some pretty quilting in the large border with some jewel variegated thread.

I haven't read all the responses, but I agree with Klue. Or, if you were someone who liked to do applique, a twining vine (utilizing some of the jewel tones) through the wide black border might looke nice. Maybe.

08-07-2009, 10:30 AM

#77

jdavis

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Oops! Sorry! I forgot to include my Oohs and Ahs! Great use of color! Love that you used black rather than white. Your piecing looks wonderful!

08-07-2009, 09:56 PM

#78

waquilter

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This is really striking!! You did a great job.

08-08-2009, 04:32 AM

#79

needlehappy

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I agree with most people a simple black border would show off this beatiful quilt to its fulless. Not as keen on the cornerstone idea. Cornerstones will not add to the quilt.

08-08-2009, 05:45 AM

#80

Cathe

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I love the black background, and I would definitely do a black border on it next.

Nice work!

Sorry - I posted before I read all five pages and realized that you were done. It looks really nice.