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    Old 11-19-2010, 05:10 AM
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    I just got this top finished for our nephew. I have been trying to decide if it needs another border, perhaps in a maroon or a burgundy. Its a good size as it is, he will be 9 yrs old in a few months.

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    Old 11-19-2010, 05:16 AM
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    I love it like it is, but would also look good with maroon border. very pretty!
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    Old 11-19-2010, 05:19 AM
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    It looks great! If it is big enough you could just bind it with the deep red colour, but 9 yr olds are still growing so making it bigger won't come amiss either.
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    Old 11-19-2010, 05:19 AM
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    No no no no no! Leave it as is. It's beautiful right now!
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    Old 11-19-2010, 05:21 AM
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    Oooooo! I like it. I think another border would be great. Do you have fabric similar in color to the red in the quilt. I love how you put sashing around each disappearing block and how each block is different. Gives it a nice clean, smooth look. You did a wonderful job with this quilt.
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    Old 11-19-2010, 05:25 AM
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    I don't think I have enough of a dark red to do another border but I am heading to the fabric store Monday to get the backing fabric and of course add to the stash so I will look.

    This was my first D9P and I am real pleased with how easy it was and how nice it came out. I still have 2 more to do, this time for girls and an applique quilt to finish. All that before Dec 6!

    Thanks for all the compliments and suggestions!
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    Old 11-19-2010, 05:29 AM
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    If it was mine, I would add the additional border.
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    Old 11-19-2010, 05:39 AM
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    An additional border in a darker color would be nice, though it is great as it is too!!!
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    Old 11-19-2010, 05:39 AM
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    IMAO I would add another contrast-border, although it looks great even without it.
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    Old 11-19-2010, 05:43 AM
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    Originally Posted by MamaBear61
    It looks great! If it is big enough you could just bind it with the deep red colour, but 9 yr olds are still growing so making it bigger won't come amiss either.
    I agree with this, being a mom to 3 boys lol
    It's a beautiful quilt either way!!! Great job :thumbup:
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