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Backing color help please

Backing color help please

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Old 11-20-2016, 07:59 AM
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I agree with Maggie Sue; use the sashing material as your backing.
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Old 11-20-2016, 08:00 AM
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You all have given me lots to think about. I hadn't even thought about thread color.
This is going to my DIL. Her favorite color is red so I have been wondering if a dark red would be too much for the backing. I like the suggestion of using it for the binding though.
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Old 11-20-2016, 08:13 AM
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What a lovely quilt! I'd go with a batik that has all of the same colors. We sold wide batik backings in the store I used to work in and they were just beautiful. The right one would really compliment your top.
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Old 11-20-2016, 12:43 PM
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I think any color that u like that is on the front would work. Also consider a completely different back, the use a two sided binding, then u would have a reversible quilt. Your top is beautiful.
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Old 11-20-2016, 01:17 PM
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I would go with either a neutral or a medium blue picked up from the blocks. It's a lovely quilt!! You've done a great job so far!!
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Old 11-20-2016, 02:14 PM
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What a neat quilt!

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Old 11-20-2016, 05:55 PM
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thousands of bolts dot com has wide backing fabrics.

http://tinyurl.com/hntv

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Old 11-21-2016, 07:14 AM
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And the decision is??????
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Old 11-21-2016, 07:41 AM
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My first choice would be the light brown you have in your sashing. A blue would also be pretty. Beautiful quilt!
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Old 11-21-2016, 08:23 AM
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Red was my first thought. A burgundy flannel would be oh-so-cozy.
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