Originally Posted by grayma
I am too new at this, but I think some sort of 30's reproduction prints would look nice. Something not too busy that would complement the blocks, not overpower them. Those are sew pretty!
I would take some blocks with me to the fabric store where they sell 30's repro fabric. Test the prints and solids with your blocks. You may want a combo of prints and solids for sashings and borders. I have an old Sunbonnet Sue quilt. I took it to the fabric store and bought a solid and print for the borders. I also talked to quilt appraiser. She suggested I use a unbleached muslin backing, cotton batting, all cotton thread for hand quilting, and cross-hatching hand quilting designs for the background of blocks for more authentic look because I wanted a written appraisel of its worth when I get it done. I hope that helps. Maybe it's too much info for you. Good luck and sent pictures.