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Old 02-05-2011, 06:53 AM
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I bought this fabric Black Friday at my LQS 50% off sale. Intend to use to make Lover's Knot quilt for a wedding gift. Well, forgot the pattern called for 4 dif colors - 1 light, 1 med light, 1 dark, 1 med dark. So, need one more color? What do you think? An off white? WOW? and before I start cutting which for border? binding? I seem to be having trouble visualizing this project for some reason - book shows so many options and not sure if would be better to make the background dark or light. any feedback would be so appreciated - no quilting/sewing friends around me to consult with!
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Old 02-05-2011, 06:56 AM
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I think a DP-9 would look really super with these fabrics. Love the dark teal, teal is my most favorite color.
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Old 02-05-2011, 06:56 AM
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Try to match the light blue in the print. If you can find another print with the light blue and "pink" it it that might be the best choice.
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Old 02-05-2011, 06:58 AM
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I would use the peachy colour that is in the blue material at the front, i think it would offset the blues beautifully.
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Old 02-05-2011, 07:00 AM
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I agree a WOW or a Cream on White would make a good light.
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Old 02-05-2011, 07:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Sandy-lou
I would use the peachy colour that is in the blue material at the front, i think it would offset the blues beautifully.
I too would go with the peachy color.
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Old 02-05-2011, 07:02 AM
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You could take fabric with you when getting your other fabric to audition how the other choices look.
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Old 02-05-2011, 07:03 AM
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I like the cream on white suggestion :D:D:D
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Old 02-05-2011, 07:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Sandy-lou
I would use the peachy colour that is in the blue material at the front, i think it would offset the blues beautifully.
This was what jumped out for me too!
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Old 02-05-2011, 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Sandy-lou
I would use the peachy colour that is in the blue material at the front, i think it would offset the blues beautifully.
I agree
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