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06-21-2013, 11:09 AM

#11

HillCountryGal

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The fabric you have for the sashing is fine... however, I'd add that blue/turquoise color too. Maybe "frame" your squares in that color, then add the granite looking fabric.

06-21-2013, 11:17 AM

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MaryAnnMc

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Oh, I'm terrible at this. I'm about to post a similar question! But here's my 2¢: The blocks have a modern, wonky feel to them. The colors are clear and nearly primary, whereas the marble fabric is muddy and indistinct. It doesn't play well with the blue geometric fabric. If it were me, I'd keep looking. That fabric will change the whole feel of the quilt. Having said that, maybe that's what you're after! If so, I'll just take my pins and go home.

06-21-2013, 11:38 AM

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alikat110

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Quote:

Originally Posted by gale

The fabric looks like a totally different style to me. The print in the blocks is very distinct. The marble-y fabric is more subtle.

This is what I think. Match the "feel" of the blocks.

06-21-2013, 12:27 PM

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Sarah in Brooklyn

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Yeah, I'm leaning toward something more geometric or another batik. I love all these responses. It really makes me think!

06-21-2013, 12:33 PM

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DogHouseMom

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I think you're close ... the colors are just a smidge off, and the organic feel of the mottle doens't play well with the abstract art work.

Here's a couple you might consider

http://www.fabric.com/ProductDetail....0-6a69e3297a79

http://www.fabric.com/ProductDetail....0-6a69e3297a79

http://www.fabric.com/ProductDetail....0-6a69e3297a79

http://www.fabric.com/ProductDetail....0-6a69e3297a79

Oooh ... I think this one would be awesome with your blocks. Perhaps a slightly larger white border, then this print with a wonky mitered corner.
http://www.fabric.com/ProductDetail....e-5fc78630d03e

Last edited by DogHouseMom; 06-21-2013 at 12:36 PM.

06-21-2013, 12:46 PM

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Sarah in Brooklyn

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Those are amazing! Thanks so much!

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Originally Posted by DogHouseMom

06-21-2013, 01:57 PM

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Nammie to 7

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Personally, I like it - wouldn't like a real busy print between your blocks.

06-21-2013, 03:55 PM

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cmw0829

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Love your blocks but agree that the fabric proposed for the sashing is distracting.

06-22-2013, 03:07 AM

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JustAbitCrazy

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(/QUOTE) The blocks have a modern, wonky feel to them. The colors are clear and nearly primary, whereas the marble fabric is muddy and indistinct. It doesn't play well with the blue geometric fabric. If it were me, I'd keep looking. That fabric will change the whole feel of the quilt. Having said that, maybe that's what you're after! If so, I'll just take my pins and go home.

[/QUOTE] I agree. To me, it's not the right fabric.