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    Old 07-18-2011, 04:51 PM
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    Ok, I have 4 beautiful materials that look great together, but then I cut them into 1" squares. This is my current layout. I ran out of pink poka dot, so I'm cutting more, that is why it looks "off" on the edges.

    Thoughts? Do I need to add another fabric? Take out that odd fabric? Change the layout? Thanks!
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    Old 07-18-2011, 04:57 PM
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    all I can say is just keep going, it's looking good
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    Old 07-18-2011, 05:01 PM
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    The floral is not working as well as the others, because it is different in every 1", so those pieces are not carrying the pattern along. I would try substituting something that 'reads' more solid in those spots -- maybe a green that is dark like in the floral.

    Just a thought...
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    Old 07-18-2011, 05:07 PM
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    Thanks Ladies!

    Leslie - that is what I was thinking, I just have soooo much of the floral that I really wanted to use it :-)
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    Old 07-18-2011, 05:14 PM
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    Lovely fabrics/colours. My thought is, the larger print fabric with the black/dark background doesn't quite work. Maybe because it is fragmented and the different tones and colours of the print no longer work as a whole. The lattice, polka dot and soft green work really well together. The small squares with the dark background and the leaves look great...Hope I am explaining clearly...and please, don't think this is a criticism. We all look at things differently and there is no right or wrong. Look forward to seeing this one progress. Happy quilting:).
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    Old 07-18-2011, 05:18 PM
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    The large floral print is throwing me off. Some of the squares are dark and some are light. I would think the large print floral would work great for the border, but it looks lost with the other colors. Personally, I would add a slightly darker green to the mix (compared to the lime green).
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    Old 07-18-2011, 05:22 PM
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    I think if the large floral was used with just the darker backgrounds it would work better. I do like the idea of a dark ring or change to green.
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    Old 07-18-2011, 05:40 PM
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    Looks good to me
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    Old 07-18-2011, 05:58 PM
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    Looks good to me.
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    Old 07-18-2011, 06:19 PM
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    The floral needs to be used in larger squares so the print is more visible. I would either take it out or use another fabric that is darker in order to connect them. JMHO.
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