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06-16-2011, 01:02 PM

#11

makakehau

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Wow! Just wanted to echo the others. That is a beautiful top .
Dark blue will really set it off. Please share with us when
you've finished.

Lori

06-16-2011, 01:04 PM

#12

nativetexan

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yes you can probably find more blue paisley than the dark blue. so either one would be fine. lovely quilt!!

06-16-2011, 01:04 PM

#13

labtechkty

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Quote:

Originally Posted by QuiltE

I'd keep it simple and just use your dark blue, about the same width as the size of your 1/4 squares in your main block .... let your pretty pattern dominate from edge to edge.

Being that you don't have any left, is there any chance you could get it at another store? Or just use the turquoise and bind it as is.

I thought about that but thought it might be too much blue...I have looked at the all my haunts and they have none...so sad...it sold out very quickly...

06-16-2011, 01:08 PM

#14

cjr

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Beautiful quilt.I would use the paisly print if you have enough. If not any blue that is in the paisley.

Here's a designer trick. If you cannot match a color exactly use 3 in that color and it will look like it is matched. As you already have a nice selection of blues, any blue will work.
Your niece will love it.

06-16-2011, 03:28 PM

#15

marknfran

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Quote:

Originally Posted by labtechkty

sugggestions needed on selecting border for quilt....Ideas??
I want to add a 2 1/2" - 3" border....Unfortunately I miscalculated my darker fabric and there is none to be found anywhere... :cry: so I need help... :roll:

Love the blue colors.

06-16-2011, 03:31 PM

#16

bjnicholson

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ube quilting

Nice quilt. I used that same blue paisley. Take the quilt to your fav LQS and pick something slightlly darker than the dark blue background. Don't try to match it. A darker blue will really make the quilt pop.
peace :-)

I like this idea too. It will really let the paisley pattern stand out. It's beatiful!

06-16-2011, 04:02 PM

#17

maryb119

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I would use a dark blue fabric for the border.

06-16-2011, 04:17 PM

#18

Buckeye Rose

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Great quilt....am thinking maybe a navy border....something with a small print?

06-16-2011, 04:35 PM

#19

Dina

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Beautiful!! I'd go with some sort of dark blue. I know you don't have any of the medium blue left, but a darker blue would look good.

06-16-2011, 05:39 PM

#20

wolfkitty

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Gorgeous fabrics, and it came together well as a quilt! I would look for a darker blue fabric, similar to what is in the paisley, for the border. That would frame it nicely. Keep up the good work!