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    Here is a D9P I'm making for my SIL for Christmas. I'm so bad at putting colors together so I'm having a hard time deciding what color border (and binding) to use. She's not really a "pink" kinda gal so I'll rule that color out. Any suggesstions?
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    I like the deep pink in there or white...nice bright colors!
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    I really like the darker blue floral print. How about a 2 inch white or off white border and then a wider floral border with the same floral print used for binding.
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    I really like Mia's idea. I bet that would be so pretty.

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    Default Re: Need border suggestions

    I agree with Mia in that I'd double border, but I'm a big fan of double borders. I'd use a super pale yellow or off white for the first thin border and probably one of the green prints for the outside border. If I had scraps left over, I'd probably use them to piece binding, but if not, I'd go with a plaid in the same color as the outside border.

    Can't wait to see it done! It's so pretty. Is that Garden Song?

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    Default Re: Need border suggestions

    I'm drawn to the blues - the one that's sort of periwinkle color. I'd "splash it up" with some of the bright yellow-y orange - just a small bit.
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    Thanks. I like both Mia's and Summer's ideas. Yes, it's Garden Song by Benatex. I think my LQS carries that line.
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    I think that deep red would help all the other colors pop!
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    Very nice, Nancy! Agree on the double border....maybe light gold and darker blue?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jaimee View Post
    I think that deep red would help all the other colors pop!
    That's what i was thinking too.

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