Hi, my name is Valerie, from Sudbury, On. I have been sewing for more years than I can count, but just got into quilting in last several years starting with a quilting retreat which got me hooked. I have made quilts for the grandkids, and just finished a queen size quilt for my oldest daughter. Now I am ready to start a bargello quilt for my youngest daughter called the Cosmic Twist.
I have enjoyed reading all of the different topics, and learned a lot of little hints from the message board, so thankyou all for your comments.
Question: The quilt I am about to start has a finished size of 58x80, and does not call for borders. Naturally to make life difficult for myself I need to make it into a queen size and the quilt does not lend itself into increasing its size, so I can only do it with borders. Do you think it would look weird having a narrow border on the bed top and all borders as the drop. I plan on having one border made of strips of all 20 fabrics that the quilt contains. I would love to send a picture of the pattern but I have yet to figure out how to send attachments without losing my entire message (tried it last night, didn't work) Any comments or alternative suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I am so happy I stumbled upon this web site.

Sorry I can't help with questions, but welcome to the board from Tennessee. I am sure someone on this board will be able to help you.

I am too visual to be able to answer your questions, but Welcome from Idaho!

Welcome from Hamilton, Ont. I think your quilt would look great the way you described the borders.

Once the quilt is made lay out the different fabric options for the border and see how it looks with the quilt. Take pictures and post. Someone here will have agood idea.

Hello and welcome from Milverton, Ontario. The one rule about making your quilt is that as long as you like it there are no other rules. Try doing a sketch and see how you feel about it.

It's great to get such quick response from some of you, thankyou. If I can ever figure out how to send pictures I will show my fabric options so I can get more suggestions on the borders. My last quilt took 3 years to make, so don't be holding your breath that you will see it anytime soon.
Actually once I finally got motivated, it took only a few weeks to complete, just in time for my daughters wedding.
I had to snicker when I saw my topic on the message board, it should have read "Greetings all, from a newbie."
My fingers apparentely have a mind of their own.

Welcome to the board from Southern California!!!

welcome!

Welcome from Arkansas!