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I actually thought of that!! But I couldn't visualize it. I hung it up and tried the suggested white, then red border - that was good. The dark blue, then red border was even better. I may stitch up a couple of feet of sawtooth and see what happens. I also thought of strippy triangles sawtoothed with red triangles - again, I just can't 'see' it in my head. So many liked it as is and I have in mind something I want to try (candlewicked quilt), so it may have to stay this way "just because".

Thanks to all!! BJ

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Pat in Virginia

I'm so glad you're going to try on some borders. Your quilt tells me it's longing for a grand finale instead of an abrupt halt. And please do let me toss in a few words on candlewicking. If you're eager to do one, before you get going on the full production, test some samples. I did my candlewicking on a weave that was entirely too tight. It wasn't the worst mistake of my life but it sure was hard on my fingers and yarn. Polly

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Polly Esther

Unfortunately I tend to charge full steam ahead and then have to back up and start over. I bought some muslin, washed and ironed it, cut the blocks and then read that it shouldn't be washed until after it is finished. Soooo, I need to go get some more muslin. I bought a rather high-quality last time. Would it be better to get a cheaper one that has a looser weave?

Meanwhile, I can be trying some border ideas.....no cloth store nearby so I have to wait until I go to town. Yep, I'm a country girl - no gaters - lots of cute critters like deer, bunnies, squirrels, possems AND the ticks that go with them. Oh,and snakes if I don't run the tracter around the house every few days to scare them off. BJ

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BJ

Another word about candle wicking. Making a quilt with that technique is time consuming. I suggest you try the technique on a small square, to judge if you even like it enough to keep candle wicking. I tried it back in the 70's or

80's and found it booooooorrr> I actually thought of that!! But I couldn't visualize it. I hung it up and
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Pat in Virginia

BJ your quilt is beautiful. I like the idea of a border, but I can't suggest exactly what. Whatever you choose this quilt is great. Linda in Tx

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nana2b

I agree with the "leave it" folks. Anything added would be superfulous.

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Boca Jan

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