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    Old 06-08-2013, 08:34 AM
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    I like to put a 1/2" contrasting/accent border just before the last border (usually the focus fabric). I like to border w/that same contrasting fabric. I think that the red would be nice, but would distract from the rest. I'd like a darker textured/mottled blue (the darkest blue in the paisley border).
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    Old 06-08-2013, 08:53 AM
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    I would go a bit off-beat and use the darkest blue for the binding, however I think what you should do is 'audition' different choices you have here and decide what looks best to you. There are no quilt police in my house, so I do as I please!!
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    Old 06-08-2013, 09:47 AM
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    I like the red. I also like striped. RW&B in the right shades would be good.
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    Old 06-08-2013, 10:23 AM
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    I would bind it the same blue as the border
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    Old 06-08-2013, 10:36 AM
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    Navy would make all the center colors pop! IMHO
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    Old 06-08-2013, 12:38 PM
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    I'll add my vote for the final border fabric. IMHO you want the eye to stay in the center of the quilt, and puttng red/pink or the several color opion on the outside would draw attention to the outside.
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    Old 06-08-2013, 07:23 PM
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    Another vote for red binding. Either of the 2 reds.
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    Old 06-09-2013, 03:28 AM
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    Well well catmcclure, this was really a brainteaser!!!! Love the idea!!! Watched the video clip and since a lot of the ladies went for the red or the darker blue, that way it will put both in the picture I've got some red left but will have to see about getting a matching blue. I will post a picture when it's finished and thank you all for your ideas!!! Have a great Sunday!!!

    Originally Posted by catmcclure
    Faux piped border (red piping, blue binding) would look spectacular and echo the last two borders. Also makes it so much easier to machine sew down the binding. Here's a great tutorial. http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/5489
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    Old 06-09-2013, 05:57 AM
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    use the same red as the inner border
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    Old 06-09-2013, 03:25 PM
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    I love your idea of making binding of several fabrics!
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