Originally Posted by
SewHooked
I think the red is too much, and does not give the "shadow illusion." It is just too bold. Since you like red so much, why not incorporate it it the main rectangle and go back to having a darker grey strip for the shadow. I promise you, your quilt will pop. The red strips are too distracting, and there is no illusion.
Just what I was thinking but did no know how to explain it. Good explanation.