Saturday, August 29, 2009

What To Do....

It's binding time for my DQS7.
I'm beyond happy with how it all turned out seeing as how I just started cutting widths of strips and hoped that it would turn out an okay size.
It did!!
I even had to make me one!
I'm looking for feedback on the following binding choices. I want a little something unexpected in the 'framing' of the quilt. Wanted to get away from the blue/green theme. Since I'm a sucker for orange, I had to try this out! My partner didn't say they hated orange, so I should be safe, right?
I do love a little black in all things. And add that polka dot......now I'm torn.


Or I could go a little safer with the bias stripe going around.
I love and adore this Amy Butler dot and want it in everything I do!!
Do I want it for binding??
So, if you have any opinions on what color binding I should use, please share. Although my husband would tell you that I never listen and that I already have my mind made up.
That could be true.
Maybe it's just a test.
Don't Fail Me Now!


Posted by Des at 2:01 PM
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76 comments:

  1. Messy KarenAugust 29, 2009 at 3:05 PM

    orange.

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  2. ZoeAugust 29, 2009 at 3:07 PM

    It's got to be dotty...but black or red?? I thought black at first but I really like the red too. Oooh, I'm rubbish at making decisions! They both look so fab, maybe you need to make another quilt so you can have both?! x

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  3. JennyAugust 29, 2009 at 3:08 PM

    I like the black...but the AB red is nice too...

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  4. blushing roseAugust 29, 2009 at 3:12 PM

    ALL of them! I can't choose ...
    Have a great weekend. TTFN ~ Marydon

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  5. BonneyAugust 29, 2009 at 3:13 PM

    It's definitely that little pop of orange. It's wonderful!

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  6. Jennwith4August 29, 2009 at 3:13 PM

    I vote orange.

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  7. Sarah DeSalvoAugust 29, 2009 at 3:17 PM

    Too cute! I like the red. It seems like it "ties in" a little more to the rest of the quilt. But really, all of them are great!

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  8. AimeeAugust 29, 2009 at 3:31 PM

    The black or red. They both look perfect and the dots are just right. Either would be beautiful.

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  9. CJAugust 29, 2009 at 3:37 PM

    In order of preference-Red dot, black dot, orange, stripe. Too many choices makes it tough to pick!

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  10. Gene BlackAugust 29, 2009 at 3:48 PM

    I like both the orange and the red/white.

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  11. VanessaAugust 29, 2009 at 3:49 PM

    ORANGE!!!! :)

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  12. BridgetAugust 29, 2009 at 3:50 PM

    Without seeing the rest of the quilt I'd have to say the red. I would go with the orange but the red seems a little more "safe" ;).

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  13. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsAugust 29, 2009 at 4:01 PM

    orange, makes it pop!

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  14. KaraAugust 29, 2009 at 4:08 PM

    I'm a sucker for polka dots, so I like the black with polka dots or the red amy butler full moon dot fabric. It all looks cute though!

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  15. JocelynAugust 29, 2009 at 4:42 PM

    Well I guess I am in the minority, but I like the black polka dots THE best :-)

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  16. Rachel BerryAugust 29, 2009 at 4:47 PM

    My vote is for the Amy butler dot!

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  17. dotti whiteAugust 29, 2009 at 5:16 PM

    My first choice is the black dot--it is striking! The Amy Butler dot also looks good! Anything you do will be fine as long as you like it!!!!!

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  18. Simply SandyAugust 29, 2009 at 5:17 PM

    After looking at your choices several times, I don't think you can go wrong with any of them. But, for some reason, I vote black!

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  19. BlackCatMimaAugust 29, 2009 at 5:31 PM

    I vote red or orange. The bias stripe is my very least favorite - i don't think it looks good at all! The AB red dot is adorable. Love it.

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  20. SandyQuiltsAugust 29, 2009 at 5:48 PM

    Orange 10 times over.

    Bias one is pretty good too.

    I like the unexpected myself.

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  21. EmilyAugust 29, 2009 at 5:50 PM

    black or red dot!

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  22. AnonymousAugust 29, 2009 at 5:56 PM

    orange or the red big dot - love them both - that's a toughie :)

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  23. Kelly O.August 29, 2009 at 6:05 PM

    going by the colour chart blue and orange are opposite eachother which would make them complimentary--which would give you a true "frame"--so the long and the short of it is I choose orange :)

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  24. cockermomAugust 29, 2009 at 6:47 PM

    Love the black, really frames it!

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  25. CathyAugust 29, 2009 at 7:00 PM

    I like the b&w polka dot best, Amy Butler red and white second. Please show and tell more about this project; it looks interesting.

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  26. Petit Design Co.August 29, 2009 at 7:14 PM

    I don't know but I would not use the brown

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  27. Mary on Lake PulaskiAugust 29, 2009 at 8:49 PM

    I vote for the orange.

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  28. Ruth BAugust 29, 2009 at 8:50 PM

    Black with the dots..for sure Des....no question about it.

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  29. EvelynAugust 29, 2009 at 9:18 PM

    I vote black. Runner up would be the red, I think.

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  30. NatysAugust 29, 2009 at 9:27 PM

    Definetly orange, it goes perfect

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  31. Betsy in IdahoAugust 29, 2009 at 9:33 PM

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  32. Betsy in IdahoAugust 29, 2009 at 9:35 PM

    Black dot for the blue-green one for your partner and the Amy Butler dot for yours. Just sayin'..... :)

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  33. Dandelion QuiltsAugust 29, 2009 at 9:35 PM

    ORANGE...

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  34. CindyAugust 29, 2009 at 9:54 PM

    I'd have to say the orange! :)
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  35. BarbaraAugust 29, 2009 at 9:58 PM

    Orange!

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  36. RebeccaAugust 29, 2009 at 10:25 PM

    I like the red Amy Butler dots.

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  37. JanelleAugust 30, 2009 at 12:28 AM

    Orange. For sure.

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  38. QuiltNut CreationsAugust 30, 2009 at 12:42 AM

    love the orange with the black a very close second

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  39. Amy BadskirtAugust 30, 2009 at 2:24 AM

    red too match the red flowers in the green print. definitely red. there's no other option.

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  40. RoseAugust 30, 2009 at 3:04 AM

    I love the orange with the fabric on the first photo, but I prefer the black with the lighter blues. (Are all these fantabulous prints on one quilt? I need a full shot please!!)I definitely don't like the bias stripe or the red polka dot (sorry hehe) so I think I would say the orange.

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  41. CarolAugust 30, 2009 at 5:41 AM

    I love, love, LOVE, the orange. Go with it, Girl! :-)

    Love all this quilt stuff and still believe I will one day win one of your Thursday giveaways. And even if I don't, that's okay, too.

    Happy Sunday!

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  42. AnyaAugust 30, 2009 at 6:21 AM

    At first I thought the red dot, but I think I'd pick the black.

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  43. PotpourriAugust 30, 2009 at 8:39 AM

    Black dot and then Orange IMHO

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  44. jen duncanAugust 30, 2009 at 9:20 AM

    I think the answer is always black for me. That sure is super machine quilting you've got going on there!

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  45. QuiltyBeeAugust 30, 2009 at 10:47 AM

    black or orange. And if I'm your swap partner, I love orange :)

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  46. KelliAugust 30, 2009 at 11:48 AM

    I actually like all the choices, but I'm leaning towards the black polka-dot.

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  47. EmilyAugust 30, 2009 at 3:12 PM

    Love love love the black dot!

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  48. JolynnAugust 30, 2009 at 3:44 PM

    If I'm not too late with my vote, it goes to the black and white polka dots. But any of them will look fab! Cute quilts.

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  49. paintergalAugust 30, 2009 at 6:40 PM

    #1 choice is black.
    #2 choice is orange.
    Cute quilt!

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  50. SuseAugust 30, 2009 at 6:50 PM

    definitely the spotty red one...love spots and red! LOL

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  51. JillAugust 30, 2009 at 7:26 PM

    I really like the orange, but I think I would pick the red dot it's fab.

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  52. TrishaAugust 30, 2009 at 8:03 PM

    I think the red with white polka dots is the most striking and works with the quilt the best.

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  53. JeanieAugust 30, 2009 at 8:12 PM

    definitely orange :)

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  54. sheltoAugust 30, 2009 at 9:27 PM

    I love the red on the darker blue green and the stripe on the lighter blue but all the choices are fabulous

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  55. WendyAugust 31, 2009 at 4:02 AM

    without a doubt, the Amy Butler Red Dot! It adds some punch but still works with the red in the quilt. I find the black a little distracting, even though I am a big fan of black..the orange is whimsical, and would probably be my second choice..definitely not the stripe...too safe, too blendy...

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  56. Nanette MerrillAugust 31, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    So so cute. I love the fabrics and love how they come together.

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  57. Di~August 31, 2009 at 10:14 AM

    Orange! love it and great machine quilting there!

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  58. SarahAugust 31, 2009 at 10:35 AM

    I love the red and white dots. It makes the red in the quilt pop out nicely. I also like the black though because it is classic.

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  59. ThreeundertwoAugust 31, 2009 at 12:57 PM

    I didn't read all the comments, so I don't know which is ahead, but personally I adore that Amy Butler dot.

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  60. Jenna ZAugust 31, 2009 at 3:15 PM

    I think the orange really picks up the little pops of orange and yellow in the fabric!

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  61. Michael AnnAugust 31, 2009 at 4:21 PM

    It's probably a little late...but I like the orange.

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  62. AllieAugust 31, 2009 at 5:36 PM

    I love the orange and the stipe!

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  63. UnknownAugust 31, 2009 at 7:06 PM

    Red dotty fabric is the best, though the stripe is not bad either.

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  64. Kim WSeptember 1, 2009 at 10:31 AM

    My vote is for the orange! Love the quilt!

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  65. Carrie P.September 1, 2009 at 12:32 PM

    You probably have the quilt bound already but I say red.

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  66. Sarah VanderburghSeptember 1, 2009 at 6:29 PM

    I loved the orange first. BUT the black really does something for me! I hope you decided because I could be easily convinced to use any of them. Can't wait to see what you decided on.

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  67. Elaine/Muddling ThroughSeptember 1, 2009 at 9:41 PM

    For me, the black and white just pops the whole thing!

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  68. Stephanie Suzanne DesignsSeptember 2, 2009 at 12:20 AM

    I like your first and second choices..the other two don't do justice next to the beautiful quilt. :0)

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  69. Trisha BSeptember 2, 2009 at 12:32 AM

    I like the Orange!

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  70. BeverlySeptember 2, 2009 at 9:02 AM

    I love the black. It makes the whole quilt POP!

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  71. LoriSeptember 2, 2009 at 1:26 PM

    Loving the polka dots. Either color looks great.

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  72. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2009 at 1:37 PM

    gotta be orange!!! PS - LOVE IT!!! (regardless of binding)

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  73. dokiquiltsSeptember 2, 2009 at 4:45 PM

    it's so fascinating how that tiny strip of binding makes such a big difference! i like the black polka dot but didn't see a lot of black in the quilt, just to throw in a twist--how about a dark brown polka dot? the orange is really nice too. can't wait to see what you decide!

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  74. UnknownSeptember 3, 2009 at 9:22 AM

    I love the black and white polka dot!

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  75. CorrieSeptember 4, 2009 at 6:47 PM

    What did you decide? I like the red dot.

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  76. Jodi NelsonSeptember 6, 2009 at 5:57 AM

    black and white polka for sure! It looks fabulous!

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