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    Old 07-09-2014, 05:34 PM
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    I have 16 sampler blocks made mainly with cat materials. I want to finish each block with a black border that covers about 3/4 of the left side and the bottom. It is not a window effect but is similar. The rest of all sides are done using a neutral. I tried it in black only but it is too stark and all neutral just looks washed out. I know finish this has a name but can't even locate a picture to go by. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks glenda
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    Old 07-09-2014, 05:59 PM
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    Is it a shadow box effect? http://madanquilting.blogspot.com/20...-tutorial.html
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    Old 07-09-2014, 06:48 PM
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    ​If black is too dark, how about charcoal or grey?
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    Old 07-09-2014, 06:53 PM
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    Can you post some pictures so we get a better idea of what you are looking at?
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    Old 07-09-2014, 11:30 PM
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    We would love to see a picture.
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    Old 07-10-2014, 05:18 AM
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    We need to see a photo please....
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    Old 07-10-2014, 07:05 AM
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    Sometimes a print in your colour choice instead will give you the same read (I.e. Use a mostly black print perhaps with a white or grey mix if black is what you're looking for) in terms of effect, but not look so harsh or take away from the blocks.
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    Old 07-10-2014, 07:52 AM
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    Do you have one color that is found in most of the blocks? I usually look for a color that will lead your eye to the next spot. Black is often too dramatic to do that.

    A picture would help us see the problem and then give you some positive feedback.
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    Old 07-10-2014, 09:25 AM
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    How about a dark brown?
    Sometimes a shade of purple or works well for shadows. Or dark shade of any color, for that matter.

    Without knowing what other colors are in the blocks, it is hard to give useful suggestions.
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    Old 07-10-2014, 03:37 PM
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    Thank you so much for your quick response. Your answer is exactly what I was looking for and the site you posted is perfect.
    To others who responded thank you. There is every color under the sun in the blocks but black is the only color in all of them. I'll attempt to post a pic when I get it finished. Thanks again to all.


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