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My 1st quilt top
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September 26, 2018, 14:04:18 PM »
Have just finished this but not sure what colour border to put on .its hope fully a kingsize
the Binding will be the strips I have left over.
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Lowena
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September 26, 2018, 14:25:42 PM »
That's lovely
@Stitches
I think I'd opt for a red border, not too wide, but any of the three colours would work.
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Triumph of hope over experience
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September 26, 2018, 16:20:58 PM »
Very nice
@Stitches
very nice. I hope you'll post a photo of the completed quilt, we can celebrate.
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September 26, 2018, 18:18:03 PM »
That's a large quilt for a first effort - well done. I agree with
@Lowena
that any of the three colours would work for a border. Looking forward to seeing it when you've finished.
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September 26, 2018, 20:41:15 PM »
I think I'd go for blue border / red binding or possibly vice versa.
I tend to leave it sit for a few days, where I will pass by, with strips of fabric in possible border combinations. I can usually decide which one I think works best then.
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September 26, 2018, 20:54:00 PM »
@Stitches
I agree with Ploshkin, a blue border with a red binding would look terrific. And, again, as Ploshkin suggested, I always leave my quilts lying about on my lounge room floor for a few days to audition different colours and combinations. Mr.Ruby has become very adept at tip toeing around them for days on end!! LOL. Your quilt is lovely and what a size!! Well done....and however you finish it, it will be beaut. Post pics of your final choice!
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