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04-30-2016, 06:02 AM

#21

laynak

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I'd consider a deep red sashing. Might give a bit of contrast to highlight the blocks. Yet, remain neutral.

04-30-2016, 06:39 AM

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bearisgray

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Originally Posted by Bree123

Based on the colors & the shape of the flowers, I was thinking they might be late 1960's/early 70's. If there is one you are willing to part with, I'd do a burn test to make sure they are 100% cotton. Poly & poly-cotton blends were all the rage back then & speaking from experience, it was a nightmare trying to harvest the fabric & turn it into baby quilts. Definitely need to know if you should be ironing it on a lower setting so as not to damage the fabric if it's not cotton.

Normally, I'd recommend pairing it with an orange, but I tried that & it was not enough contrast with the yellow HST's. What about just going with a solid dark brown?

One can tell from a bit as small as 1/8 x 1 inch.

04-30-2016, 06:54 AM

#23

thimblebug6000

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Some of your fabrics look very similar to ones I used in the 12th mystery train ride project. They were from the 1970's and I got them when a friend gave up quilting. I wonder if someone in your area might a stash that they would let you look through?

ETA: I just glanced through the For Sale section on this site and a couple members have fabrics that might work. One has a brown pin dot.... another has a tan/beige with tone on tone flowers....

Last edited by thimblebug6000; 04-30-2016 at 06:58 AM.

04-30-2016, 10:38 AM

#24

crafty pat

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To me it looks like a lot of scraps from different years was used. Some look like some men's shirts I have seen. The small flowers look like some that was in my DM's scraps from the 70's and 80's.

04-30-2016, 02:25 PM

#25

Halo

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I agree with Boston1954, a dark rust for the sashing would show case the blocks. I would go 3 blocks across & 4 blocks down & also border it with the dark rust & then 2 more different color borders around that to make it the size you want. Beautiful blocks by the way.

04-30-2016, 02:45 PM

#26

madamekelly

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Originally Posted by Tartan

I don't know the date but I think if you looked through the civil war reproduction fabric you might find something to go with them. You might also check the Downton Abbey fabric collection. Neat blocks!

Also- look at the "LittleHouse on the Prairie" collection that just came out recently. Seems like they have some good blenders for you too.