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    Old 12-13-2012, 04:15 AM
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    So those two blocks don't go to 'waste' you could use a set of Crayons on that white. Some soft strokes in the colors suggested by others with gently curving shapes. Then iron the block with paper in between to soak off the wax and make into two throw pillow for accents around the room or bed. (Experiment first on you leftover white scraps of course--then those experiments go in your next scrap Q.......lol Nothing wasted.)
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    Old 12-13-2012, 04:35 AM
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    I agree with Jan that using a yellow in place of the white would be great. I love the combination. But I'm a pastel/medium kind of gal.
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    Old 12-13-2012, 04:37 AM
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    Upon first looking at the picture, my eyes went right to the white, Maybe softening up with maybe a creamy ivory or off white would work. Otherwise I like the block.
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    Old 12-13-2012, 04:39 AM
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    I never use stark white in a quilt...Kona Snow is my favorite...just off white enough
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    Old 12-13-2012, 05:10 AM
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    Well, not voting on the color issue, but love the execution in the blocks. So precise and beautiful. Whatever you end up doing, will look great.
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    Old 12-13-2012, 05:34 AM
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    I agree about the white. I would use the floral in the block and use both or one of the solids for the sashing and leave the white out.
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    Old 12-13-2012, 06:11 AM
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    Originally Posted by Treasureit
    I agree with Jan...I am thinking you want to use the floral for sure...so maybe change the white in the blocks.
    Ditto here also. I am not a fan of white in my quilts. The white often creates "holes" in the design. Perhaps you could consider a mottle fabric that would soften the blocks and blend with your other fabrics.
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    Old 12-13-2012, 06:42 AM
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    I think the combination looks great!!!!!
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    Old 12-13-2012, 06:54 AM
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    As always you will have many thoughts from all of us so it just comes down to what you decide. I personally like the white.
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    Old 12-13-2012, 07:15 AM
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    I agree with Jan, but I can also see the blocks you have by framing them with a dark green sashing and then separating the body of the quilt from the border with the same dark green narrow (1") border.
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