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    Old 08-26-2013, 06:38 PM
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    I'm with Dunster - didn't think I would like it but it is stunning!!
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    Old 08-27-2013, 03:36 AM
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    I did a OBW and where I was in doubt I chose a solid/tonal to go with it and put those in places I thought I needed to add a little more interest and filled in all the edges with the same color.
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    Old 08-27-2013, 03:51 AM
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    That is going to be a beautiful quilt. I too like the arrangement that you have.
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    Old 08-27-2013, 06:18 AM
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    Beautiful job! It's so different.
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    Old 08-27-2013, 06:49 AM
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    I love it the way it is. Good for you to just start sewing.
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    Old 08-27-2013, 07:06 AM
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    Originally Posted by Vat
    I did a OBW and where I was in doubt I chose a solid/tonal to go with it and put those in places I thought I needed to add a little more interest and filled in all the edges with the same color.
    This sounds very like a very interesting way to solve the problem with some OBW. Do you have a picture you could post? I'd love to see it.
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    Old 08-27-2013, 07:10 AM
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    I always try to make a secondary swirly design.
    I get the ones that are my favorite and put them on my wall in a wavy pattern and then design from there by adding the blocks that I think match on either side.
    Also, usually when you cut poorly on a set, you usually have 3 that are not too bad. I use these to square my quilt so that I have some "extras."
    Btw this is nice fabric for a OBW.
    My only other hint is to tell you to play with it and when it is right, you will know it.
    I hope this makes sense to you.
    Good luck.
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    Old 08-27-2013, 08:21 AM
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    Looks good with the darkest shades in one corner working down to the lighter. You did well.
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    Old 08-27-2013, 08:38 PM
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    I love it just like it is.
    Don't drive yourself nuts by over thinking it.
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    Old 08-28-2013, 07:09 PM
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    I'm not sure how you can avoid Y seams here. Just remember to stop and start 1/4 of an inch from the ends. :-)
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