Several years ago I made a Baltimore Album Quilt using Elly Sienkiewcz's book. It has a lot of Moda reds and greens. I put a red flange around all of my 16 blocks, and along both edges of the outside borders. I also used a red print elonated diamond in the sashing.
This album quilt was invited to the Lancaster Quilt Show in 2007. I didn't expect to win anything, but it was fun to watch visitors lean closer to my work and see them take closeup pictures. You know, the mouse in the corner . . .
The flange addition is a great transition tool within a project, especially when you want to add a spark of color.
I now use this added interest to most of my quilts. Would like to try it along a curved edge.
Suzanne