I vote no border, it just doesn't go with the applique to me. I think a border like the sashing would look better and go with the quilt nicely.

beverly

I soooo admire people who can do all that handwork and create such intricate designs!

I'd also leave the border off and let your work speak for itself. You already have what seems to be a border outside the blocks.

Just beautiful! Can we see the whole top?

I have to agree with the others...no border....the quilt and workmanship says it all....

Wow! I vote no on the border.

no border....

I am speechless at the beauty of that quilt. It's amazing, and something I won't ever attempt. That said, I think any printed border would just cheapen a quilt of that quality. It looks like an unnecessary afterthought.

If you want a border on it to 'finish' it off, it shouldn't detract any attention at all from your handiwork. It should draw attention to it. Make it plain, like a picture frame, in a fabric to repeat one of the solids in your quilt.

I'm not sure what to think. Do the traditional Baltimore Albums have borders? At the very least I think the binding should be the same red as the sashing to kind of finish it off. I also think that gorgeous appliqued border needs more room to float. You could add a border of the same background fabric to accomplish that. Beautiful quilt...can't wait to see it done.

My first thought is 'border' THEN I saw the pics.
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!
I agree with no border on this one. It distracts the eyes from the beautiful applique.
Rosa

I'd say no border, but red binding would be perfect! It's just beautiful.

Donna

I agree with msmeow. Keep it simple and let the beauty shine through. It's gorgeous.

Geri

I also say no border, but I'm wondering how it would look to duplicate the sashing.....just a thought. Some don't need a visual, but I do, so I don't know if this is a good idea or not.

SharonG/FL

I vote no border. It takes away from the quilt, rather than adding to it. (So says the "queen of borders",LOL)

No border is my thought to.

Vicky

I vote no border too.
Linda OH

I love borders but on this quilt no border. It's beautiful!

I vote no on that border, at least. Are you thinking a red binding?

I also vote no border, but a red binding like the sashing. Gorgeous!

I agree no border please, bindings either in red or green (from the edging floral applique).

You do exquisite work, I hope you document all these quilts, I expect they'll be around a VERY long time!

I'm so glad you're finishing up this one. It's a treasure. I vote not border and red binding.

Same as what Bozogardener said. Be sure to show us a pic of the finished quilt. It looks as if it will be awesome.

I agree with the others. Your beautiful work speaks for itself.How talented you are & what a lot of loving work went into your quilt.A red binding sounds good, but with your talent,we know you'll pick a lovely finish. Please share pics when you can.Pat

This is a beautiful quilt!!!

I also would say no border - but I agree with many others that bnding in the same color as the sashing would be nice. I think I would make the binding wider than the usual 1/4" or 3/8" - making it the same width as the sashing might be interesting. The red would make a nice frame for this work of art.

goldie

What a beautiful quilt!! Wish I could do that! Your work is amazing. I don't think I'd put a border on that beauty.

~Geraldine