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Old 03-08-2016, 02:12 PM
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Our guild has been working on a sampler quilt.... I resized my blocks and this is basically what I ended up with... Do you think I should add some colored sashing or a colored border... haven't picked boarder fabric yet.... suggestions.... my focus fabric with the flowery gray. We had to use it in each block. thanks ladies.
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Old 03-08-2016, 02:22 PM
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I like the quilt as is. It's hard to say without knowing your taste or the idea behind your guild's project. Is there a story behind the project? W/o knowing more, I think a red would look nice.
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Old 03-08-2016, 02:28 PM
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I like the quilt as is. It's hard to say without knowing your taste or the idea behind your guild's project. Is there a story behind the project? W/o knowing more, I think a red would look nice.
no other rules... no story.... I just didn't want to do traditional 12 in blocks in rows.... do you think border or should I mix some red into the quilt...
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like it is.
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Old 03-08-2016, 02:32 PM
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I think a red would really make the blocks pop. But white or aqua blue might too. I would audition a few colours before making a decision. BTW nice blocks!
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Beautiful blocks. I like the monochromatic scheme.
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Old 03-08-2016, 03:39 PM
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Yes, Red would work thats my favorite color however I think a bright Aqua blue or a yellow would also work. Not all three just one of those
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Personally, I would add some red, either as a small outer border or as sashing. But it's your quilt.
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Even if you framed it in black. Your fabric choices are beautiful!
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Nice blocks. I think a spot of red would really make it shine. Maybe a thin border and then again as the binding. Lay it out and see how that looks to you
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