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11-09-2011, 05:41 PM

#11

EmbQuilt

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Quote:

Originally Posted by barbb baumgardner

You can definitely add more on each side...I would use a wider strip of black on the sides and a narrower strip on the bottom and top. It will balance it out nicely. Great job too, by the way.

I second this. Great job

11-09-2011, 06:51 PM

#12

Ann912

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I agree with barbb.

11-09-2011, 07:55 PM

#13

Bobby's Girl

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You did a great job making this without a pattern to follow! The borders added to each side will look good. When the quilt is on the bed with the "O" centered, the difference in width of the end border and the side borders will look natural and balanced. With one central block making up the largest portion of the quilt, there may be no other way to do this; otherwise, you'd have a square quilt. I think I'd add a series of smaller blocks--maybe 6 or 8 inches each like the central block--in a series down each side. The extra touch of pattern and color would be nice. That may take too much time and work, though.

Last edited by Bobby's Girl; 11-09-2011 at 08:03 PM.

11-09-2011, 08:07 PM

#14

coachmatthewsvhs

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If you decide to add side borders, I'd dress them up a little. Great quilt!!!

11-09-2011, 08:53 PM

#15

ScrapQuilter

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You sure can ..................

11-09-2011, 09:19 PM

#16

SandScraps

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I would also just add the side borders.

11-10-2011, 03:53 AM

#17

Ginknee309

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I vote Yes for the additional borders. I have done it several times before.

11-10-2011, 06:14 AM

#18

hyper violet

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Great Job...very pretty! Just go ahead and add the borders to the side. It will look good and fit the bed better!

11-10-2011, 06:45 AM

#19

Sewflower

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Borders would be nice. You did a great job

11-12-2011, 04:30 PM

#20

RuthFru

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GO BUCKS! Yes, I would add borders to the sides. You could use a Red border with the words "OHIO STATE" and another border in grey with a red binding. I am a OSU fan even though I live in SW Florida now. Good luck and please post a pic when done.