by Do I need a border ?
Tuesday, July 15, 2014 in GARDENING, QUILTING by 2 Dogs Studio
Scrappy Summer #2 – Greek Cross
My Greek cross blocks are all sewn together into rows. Now, do I need borders? The blocks finish 9″ so right now the quilt top would finish 36″ x 45″. Since I am only making a wall hanging the size is fine. Will adding borders add to the overall look or not? What do you think?
Scrappy Summer #2 – Greek Cross
Here are a couple of photos of my garden. The little pink ones are called Bee Balm and the other is a type of lily. I am not sure what species the previous owners planted but I am thinking they are either Asiatic or Tiger lily.
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Love your Greek Cross quilt! I think it would look great with or without a border. Depends on where you want to hang it. Will it blend with the wall color? If so, add a contrasting border to frame it, maybe the binding will be enough. If there is already good contrast with the wall color, leave the borders off!
Katy, thanks for asking about the wall color. The place I might hang it would either be purple or maroon so a light binding would be fabulous. Micki
The only reason I would suggest a border would be to even out the spacing so the outside edges and the space between the blocks is more even. Although it’s up to you!
Naomi, good idea although I am not sure JUST adding a 1-1/2″ finished background makes sense. But it could be part of a bigger border..hmmm. Now I have to think some more.
I’m a fan of borders, personally.
Julie, I usually put borders on but I had seen quite a few ‘Greek Cross’ and ‘Plus’ quilts on the internet without them. I must admit they looked good. Still haven’t decided. Thanks for visiting. Micki
I like it with out but if I think it would be fine with one. I have both of those flowers in my garden as well and I think those are Asiatic Lilies. I have several colors too. So pretty!
I’d bypass the border and let the cross shine but in the end it’s all up to what feels right. Good luck
Karen, Thanks for taking time to share your thoughts. The spot I am thinking of hanging the quilt is kinda small so it would probably be better to go without borders. Micki
I think those must be Asian lilies. Tiger lily petals are skinnier and curl, looking almost like ribbons.