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02-13-2011, 07:32 AM

#31

abc123retired

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Quote:

Originally Posted by katlady

There is nothing wrong with the meandering in the borders it looks great.

I agree! It is absolutely beautiful the way it is and when it is off the frame the portion you are unsure about will disappear. The focus will be on those beautiful blocks.

02-13-2011, 07:42 AM

#32

Lockeb

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That is a stunning quilt..!!!!!!

02-13-2011, 08:06 AM

#33

Suzy

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I'm not a long arm quilter but I think it looks super. I also love the fabric. I believe it is by Moda called Frosted Memories. Our local quilt store ran out of the line as fast as it came in. Again your quilt looks great.

Suzy

02-13-2011, 08:33 AM

#34

dphelps

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I love this quilt and I also like the idea of the ribbon. This really turned out to be so beautiful.

02-13-2011, 09:13 AM

#35

craftymatt2

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I agree with everyone else, its beautiful, why change it.

02-13-2011, 09:32 AM

#36

QuiltQtrs

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Solution: leave as is, or go for the Ribbon effect. It is beautiful.

02-13-2011, 09:53 AM

#37

IDquilter

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this is just gorgeous!!! You did a great job, just do as Candace suggested.

02-13-2011, 11:58 AM

#38

luvstitches

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UPDATE-Becoming a nervous Nellie, I decided to remove it from the frame (2cd time) and finish the binding. I absolutely love the idea of the ribbon effect but have not tried that in almost five years. I was afraid I would be ripping out even more thread! So, binding has been sewn on and now for the hand stitching part.
I want to thank everyone for all your time and suggestions, I really do appreciate everyone.
I will post the end result ASAP and then put the "throw" away until the day after Thanksgiving.
Thanks again!!!
Nancy

02-13-2011, 03:05 PM

#39

catlover

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Candace

You can always remove stitches. But just how many hours are you willing to put into stitch removal? I think it's beautiful as is. If you want more stitching maybe echo the large meander making a double ribbon type effect?

Yes, use the present meander and do the ribbon effect. I use it often. It's easy and quite effective.

Cynthia

02-13-2011, 03:54 PM

#40

emerald46

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I like the contrast between the border and rest of the quilt. Since you don't, I can't wait to see the "ribbon" effect when completed...lol... Beautiful quilt and quilting.