Do I need a border ?
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?
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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Micki
10 Comments
Katy S
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!
2 Dogs Studio
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
Naomi
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!
2 Dogs Studio
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.
Julie
I’m a fan of borders, personally.
2 Dogs Studio
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
Beth
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!
Karen
I’d bypass the border and let the cross shine but in the end it’s all up to what feels right. Good luck
2 Dogs Studio
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
Wanda
I think those must be Asian lilies. Tiger lily petals are skinnier and curl, looking almost like ribbons.