Plain border or busy border?

I have about 10 of each DD blocks done.  While on our road trip, I helped my friend find a border for her DD.  But I realized I hadn't really considered mine (after the trip was over of course).  I am not sure which way I want to head.  Busy or plain?  What would you do?  I think I am favoring the dark green at this point....

Comments

Elaine Adair said…
I like the dark green, and as pretty as that gold is, it's kinda a sharp contrast. I'm working at the same thing myself and like you, am struggling. On my own, I'm trying to make the first border less of a contrast - a bit more blendy. Not sure if that's how it will end up but ... we'll all have to have a huge SHOW and TELL to see how everyone ended up! 8-)

Mine appears that it's going to be Queen size, so that means a 2 inch first border, and a wider 8-9 inch wider border. Oh my what to do, what to do??
9:39 PM
Pat from Florida said…
The solid colors show off the blocks more. The flower print sort of detracts from the blocks. But sometimes it looks differently on a larger sample than just by 2 blocks.

Love your colors for DD!
9:54 AM
Jantine said…
I saw someone with the nine-patches on the outside. That would give you a lot more possibilities for the size! It would also make the flowers a very good option! But you should really lay it out with more blocks then just two before making any decisions!
9:58 AM
Vicki said…
I like both, which doesnt help much. I just wanted to say I really like your colors. Remember it is your quilt.
10:04 AM
Ingrids strik og patchwork said…
Hi
I like the sunflower border...it matches the cheddar in your blocks.
But you will properly get many different oppinions here :o) YOu do as you like best

Ingrid
Denmark
11:23 AM
Ingrids strik og patchwork said…
Hi
I like the sunflower border...it matches the cheddar in your blocks.
But you will properly get many different oppinions here :o) YOu do as you like best

Ingrid
Denmark
11:23 AM
Anonymous said…
The sunflower border shows off the triangles the best and doesn't detract from the blocks. It's going to be a beautiful quilt regardless of which border you choose.
Hugz, Verona
12:24 PM
Deb said…
Definitely the sunflowers!!! It brings all your fabrics together beautifully~ The lighter/brighter green in the sunflower fabric brings in the lighter greens of your 9-patches. With the black border, you simply have three different colors for the borders. Of course that's just my opinion !!
6:45 PM
Anonymous said…
I love the sunflower fabric - the other one looks good too but my preference is the sunflower fabric!!!
10:01 PM
Colleen formerly of South Africa said…
Love the sunflower...but don't think the other will make you go wrong either. I am still on part 2. Just been too busy.
11:05 PM
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