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Old 02-08-2011, 06:40 AM
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I meant cream....sorry...
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Old 02-08-2011, 06:49 AM
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Originally Posted by mimistutz
I agree I think it will depend on where it's going. I think I would take it to the fabric store and lay it against a few, just remember to step back several feet to look at it. Let us see what you decide.
Never thought of that...duh!!! Thanks for all the suggestions!
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Old 02-08-2011, 07:18 AM
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You realize we all want to know your final decision right???
lol :D:D
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Old 02-08-2011, 07:23 AM
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How about combining both colors into an oce cream cone border?
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Old 02-08-2011, 07:30 AM
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maybe gray?
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Old 02-08-2011, 07:54 AM
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I agree
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Since you are using a tone on tone, I'd go with a pretty patterned background, maybe a floral or paisley.
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Old 02-08-2011, 08:44 AM
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I would use a silvery-gray.
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Old 02-08-2011, 12:34 PM
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I made these as family gifts with the family name embroidered in the middle for Christmas this year. I used a an ecru or beige with tiny white decoration as background. It went well with about any of the colors I used on the plates. And everyone seemed to like them a lot.
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black, love your avatar by the way, huge fan of miniature schnauzers
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Old 02-08-2011, 01:31 PM
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How about a red/white/black tiny print?
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