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04-01-2013, 11:08 AM

#101

leighway

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Quote:

Originally Posted by greensleeves

Maybe what seems off to you is that the print in the block has a lot of white and your border fabric doesn't have any white. I would audition a narrow white border followed by the floral border and see if that works better. I really like the drunkard's path you have and also like the border but tend to agree that while it looks good it may not be perfect. A lot of good suggestions have been made so you have options to experiment with. Your piecing and curves are perfect, drunkard's path is one of my favorite patterns because there are so many ways to lay it out. Keep us posted as to how you finish up.

This is my suggestion, as well.

04-01-2013, 03:03 PM

#102

travlr99

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I love it with the floral borders!

04-01-2013, 03:32 PM

#103

berrypatch

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Nice ~ but I think I would add a "stop type" border before the floral border.

04-01-2013, 06:00 PM

#104

Iraxy

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The quilt is gorgeous but the geometric pattern overwhelms the floral border. Sarah's idea of a complimentary or IMHO a contrasting color between the quilt and the border would really add to this already stunning quilt. You can showcase these ideas by folding the fabric and placing it where it would go and see what you like. Good luck. Your quilt is beautiful.

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Originally Posted by Sarah in Brooklyn

I don't love the geometric/modern look of the quilt and the more traditional, floral border. I think a border in the maroon solid would be perfect, or maybe a slightly darker complimentary color - a dark neutral grey?. The quilt is gorgeous!!

04-01-2013, 06:16 PM

#105

Suze9395

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What makes this a modern quilt? I would not interpret her fabrics as modern and DP is a traditional pattern. What is it that makes it modern?

04-01-2013, 07:43 PM

#106

BCM

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Agree with many here responding suggesting the white border before the outsider border. You've been offered lots of ideas and suggest you just be sure that you are happy with your final decision.

04-01-2013, 08:40 PM

#107

My time

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Gotta say it looks just fine to me.

04-02-2013, 02:34 AM

#108

AlienQuilter

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How about a plain white border? Or a subdued swirl pattern white tone on tone. That maroon will be too hard to match. Especially if it fades over time.

04-02-2013, 08:50 AM

#109

Cagey

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Just Jan

I totally agree... The color is fine but the contemporary design in the quilt does not go with the floral design in the border print. Perhaps a stripe or even a plaid in the same colors might work. The quilt is beautiful... I just don't like the flowers with it. Do you have enough of the solid fabric in the quilt to make even a small first border to frame it? I'd like a solid maroon small border then some contemporary print for the outside border. Do you have enough scraps to make some sort of pieced border for the second border? But as I said earlier, I love the quilt and you did a great job on it.

I agree also.