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Old 02-04-2014, 06:58 AM
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Since you asked....I would use a solid black background or even a bright solid yellow...your Tshirts would pop! I love how you framed the shirts, what a great idea. Also, no sashing, it would deter from your T's. If the club has a color they use in their logo, that could be the background....I know you are pushing a deadline, I'm just thinking of lots of people in a room participating in an auction and seeing this great quilt from a distance....Whatever background you use, a contrast binding would look good if you don't choose borders...it would match with the "bordered" T's....so put a frame around your quilt that carries that theme. They are lucky to have you. What a nice donation. Hope you raise a lot for the club!
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Old 02-04-2014, 07:08 AM
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I like your quilt and hope the club makes lots of money raffling it off. I am piecing one for our snowmobile club's annual Landowner Appreciation Dinner and I know it will never break even but oh well.
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Old 02-04-2014, 11:13 AM
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I agree with daylesewblessed. Love the t-shirt quilt. I think it will bring a good amount.
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Old 02-04-2014, 12:28 PM
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People can be so cheap. Your quilt looks great. I suggest that you auction it and start out at a minimum price, enough to cover the materials in it at least. Have someone announce just how much good the funds will do for your organization. I have made T shirt quilts for people and find that they are either not willing to pay for my labor or are thrilled to pay whatever I ask. There is probably someone in your organization who is good at influencing others to pay up. Good luck.
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Old 02-04-2014, 12:32 PM
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I, too, think a yellow boarder would really make the blocks pop. It is going to be a wonderful quilt. You should be proud.
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Old 02-04-2014, 02:45 PM
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Great quilt. I would add a border of the yellow and use black for the binding.
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Old 02-05-2014, 08:57 PM
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Beautiful quilt and nicely laid out. Hope it does well at the auction.
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Old 02-06-2014, 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Prism99 View Post
I wouldn't sash it, but I would add more yellow for a border (especially on the sides). I would bind it with the same blue you use for the backing. A blue edge would go great with the yellow.
I agree!!!!!
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Old 02-06-2014, 12:13 PM
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Personally I wouldn't use the yellow "star"; I see a lot of medium blue (like the Yankees) and dark brown I would use a thin border of each then bind it with black. I think that would make all the colors really pop.
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Old 02-06-2014, 03:15 PM
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Here is the finished product! Thanks for the help...it's now on it's way up north to find a new home and keep someone warm!
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