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02-22-2017, 08:18 PM

#31

Jan in VA

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I think the applique border adds a lot to the quilt, but don't care for the busyness of the pinwheels. What about a partial pieced "ribbon" border with the applique? You could use some of the fabrics you have in the applique for the ribbon; any similar colors would work just fine.

Last edited by Jan in VA; 02-22-2017 at 08:21 PM.

02-23-2017, 03:48 AM

#32

jmoore

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The appliqué is perfect for your quilt...I like the accent of the pinwheels but just an an accent as a surrounding pinwheel border would be too busy for your quilt. Beautiful fabric collection.

02-23-2017, 04:16 AM

#33

QuiltingHaven

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Oh, I love the flowers!!!!

02-23-2017, 05:36 AM

#34

maviskw

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DogHouseMom

I'm also wondering how it would look with a small (same size as blue border) white border on the outside of the other two edges to "even out" the white border.

This would be my thought, too. A small white border on the other two sides. It looks a little unfinished this way.
I love the quilt and I love the way the additions are only on two sides. Very interesting. I think the applique and corner pinwheels look wonderful. Very interesting!

02-23-2017, 06:10 AM

#35

Crqltr

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mitty

I love love love the appliqué border. I don't like the pinwheels in the corner though. Maybe if it were just the one set of four pinwheels in the corner instead of three sets of four?

Sorry, I feel harsh saying I don't like something, but then I remind myself that you are free to ignore me if you like them!

I agree with this...beautiful either way!

02-23-2017, 06:15 AM

#36

Innov8R

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I think the applique really adds something to your quilt. I am not sure you need the pieced corners. I think maybe a looped vine with a small flower applique would be more in keeping with the quilt. I really love your colors and it is perfectly pretty with just the blue border, but that applique is really special.

02-23-2017, 06:25 AM

#37

anniep

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I agree with Mitty-love the appliqué and I think 4 pinwheels in each corner would look best. Your work is beautiful!

02-23-2017, 06:43 AM

#38

humbird

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I really like the applique boarder. Not too keen on the pinwheels. I think I would just extend the white boarder, or extend the applique "around the corner". I'd bind in the blue. (I assume you would do the applique border on all four sides.) Such a lovely quilt. I do some applique on most of my quilts. Even it is just on the label on the back, but think it makes a pretty quilt beautiful when in the border!

The border in my avatar is appliqued. I did NOT do a good job with the corner. I should have perhaps rounded it off, and probably added a bit of "something" It looks VERY off balance as it is. Oh well, live and learn!

Last edited by humbird; 02-23-2017 at 06:50 AM.