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Old 07-06-2011, 04:41 AM
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hi, I am looking for some advice on what color backing to use with my quilt top, it is red and black, I would like some suggestions, please. thank you.
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Old 07-06-2011, 04:45 AM
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How about gray?
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Old 07-06-2011, 04:46 AM
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I think I would try to find a print with black and red in it.
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Old 07-06-2011, 04:49 AM
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I used leftovers from the front of the one I'm almost done with:)
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the red is so hard to match up, i have tried that and it seems like to much red and black, i don't know if going with a cream , or gray or a more neutral color would work, i'm new to this stuff.
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i never thought of using gray, i will try some samples. thx.
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Old 07-06-2011, 04:51 AM
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i don't have enuf left over from the front, i never thought of doing that.
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Old 07-06-2011, 05:16 AM
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how about all back and show of quilting with red thread and then use red binding?
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I agree with Vivion ---------- red & black small print.
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Originally Posted by Jazzz
how about all back and show of quilting with red thread and then use red binding?
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