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Which border???

rubywishes

Which border???
« on: June 01, 2017, 09:45:02 AM »

So here are my choices....a 3/4" red border separating the body of the quilt from the HSTs or a white one, keeping in mind that whichever I choose will also be my binding.
Juki TL2010Q, Juki DX7,  Singers: 1917 27K treadle (aka Gertie), 1957 99k (aka Vincent), 1951 99k knee lever (aka Shirley), 1950 99k handcrank (aka Alice), 1927 28K (aka Dora), 1947 201K treadle with motor conversion (aka Livvy)
....and the dusting and vacuming can wait!

b15erk

Re: Which border???
« Reply #1 on: June 01, 2017, 09:49:55 AM »
It's a red from me Rubes!

Gorgeous quilt!

Jessie
Jessie, who is very happy to be here!!  :),  but who has far too many sewing machines to be healthy, and a fabric stash which is becoming embarrassing.

Mama likes to make

Re: Which border???
« Reply #2 on: June 01, 2017, 09:53:50 AM »
Red for me too. It's gorgeous.
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Lowena

Re: Which border???
« Reply #3 on: June 01, 2017, 09:54:23 AM »
Wow, looks great Rubes... definitely the red for me  <3
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wrenkins

Re: Which border???
« Reply #4 on: June 01, 2017, 10:19:20 AM »
I'm with the others. 100% red. It gives better definition I think.

Forgot to say...stunning quilt RW.
« Last Edit: June 01, 2017, 10:22:01 AM by wrenkins »
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fajita

Re: Which border???
« Reply #5 on: June 01, 2017, 10:23:32 AM »
Red.

Pearl

Re: Which border???
« Reply #6 on: June 01, 2017, 10:26:23 AM »
I agree.

a) gorgeous.
b) red.

Lilian

Re: Which border???
« Reply #7 on: June 01, 2017, 10:55:39 AM »
Gorgeous!  Definitely red  :)
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Kad

Re: Which border???
« Reply #8 on: June 01, 2017, 11:08:39 AM »
Red gets the vote from  me too  :D
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Ploshkin

Re: Which border???
« Reply #9 on: June 01, 2017, 11:33:34 AM »
Another vote for red.
Life's too short for ironing.

BrendaP

Re: Which border???
« Reply #10 on: June 01, 2017, 11:37:06 AM »
ANother vote for the red
Brenda.  My machines are: Corona, a 1953 Singer 201K-3, Caroline, a 1940 Singer 201K-3, Thirza, 1949 Singer 221K, Azilia, 1957 Singer 201K-MK2 and Vera, a Husqvarna 350 SewEasy about 20 years old. Also Bernina 1150 overlocker and Elna 444 Coverstitcher.
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rubywishes

Re: Which border???
« Reply #11 on: June 01, 2017, 12:38:38 PM »
Thankyou everyone, red it is.  :D
Juki TL2010Q, Juki DX7,  Singers: 1917 27K treadle (aka Gertie), 1957 99k (aka Vincent), 1951 99k knee lever (aka Shirley), 1950 99k handcrank (aka Alice), 1927 28K (aka Dora), 1947 201K treadle with motor conversion (aka Livvy)
....and the dusting and vacuming can wait!

twopence

Re: Which border???
« Reply #12 on: June 01, 2017, 15:15:25 PM »
You made your decision before I had seen your post but it's red for me too.  It's lovely.

Iminei

Re: Which border???
« Reply #13 on: June 01, 2017, 18:08:17 PM »
Defo the red Ruby...how could it be anything else ???
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Deafoldbat

Re: Which border???
« Reply #14 on: June 01, 2017, 18:59:48 PM »
Red (yes, I know you've decided). You have checked that ¾ inch finished will fit nicely with the sawtooth HSTs and get round the corners, before you cut it, haven't you? This is the voice of experience ...