quilting cat

How big a part of the quilt is sashing? I wouldn't use very much black for a small child, but narrow sashing would set off the blocks nicely.

joym

Yes, was thinking that!

Cari-in-Oly

Quiltmouse I just have to say that I LOVE how you worded this. I also have an "acquired" granddaughter and I can't stand it when someone calls her a "step" child. She really was a bonus to our family when my son married her mother.

I think the black would look great with bright colors.

Cari

oksewglad

I used black to finish off the strips in these blocks...the other bright colors seem brighter because of it..

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Bree123

Yes, but I would then try to use brighter colors for the border(s) & binding to refocus on the joyousness in the quilt. And also keep in mind how the black is going to play with your batting. I'd make a tiny test piece with your batting to make sure it's not going to show through and/or beard with the black. Most of the time you'll be fine, but I'd just check it before putting all that work in.

joym

Ahhh..that's it! Thanks for posting the pictures. Love the crayon fabric. I have decided to use thin black sashing strips.

joym

[QUOTE=Bree123;7387126]Yes, but I would then try to use brighter colors for the border(s) & binding to refocus on the joyousness in the quilt. And also keep in mind how the black is going to play with your batting. I'd make a tiny test piece with your batting to make sure it's not going to show through and/or beard with the black. Most of the time you'll be fine, but I'd just check it before putting all that work in.

joym

Thanks everyone. I appreciate everyone's input.

justflyingin

I think it is fine. It sets of bright colors and makes them even brighter. Plus moms or foster parents like the fact that black and other dark colors don't show the dirt quite as readily as white.

illinois

I probably would not use black unless it's got some polyester in it. My experience is that black fades and, since this is for a child and would be laundered more often, it won't be long until the quilt looks "worn". Black cotton seems to fade just with time but poly holds the dyes better.