how would this look?
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I agree Quilting Cat, the only reason I thought of going w/black (and keeping it narrow) is because I'm afraid a green or red would clash w/the green or red in the blocks...there are many different fabrics and therefore shades of those colors, and even one block that is made in blues. So, I thought black would be the one color that would not clash...if that makes sense. These blocks are from a swap I did many, many years ago (like 9 or 10 yrs ago), so it's a sampler type quilt.
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I like using a dark sashing. I like the way it showcases the blocks. But I often use a very dark color, such as a navy, a deep burgundy or brown or even a very dark green. I find that the very, very dark color gives it a bit more warmth but being very dark it doesn't actually show as color. But, as with so many things, lay your blocks on it and leave the room. Each time you enter, think about what you see. It is just ok or do you really like what you see.
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Thanks for the suggestions everyone, and I will see if I can post a picture of the blocks (need to take one first). They are Christmas fabrics, so not really any pastels.
The reason I thought of doing only a 1" frame is because I plan to add 2" sashing in another color too so I thought the narrower would look better.
Thanks for the tip on size too. Thankfully these are both going to women that are not very tall (4' 10" and 5' 4") lol.
The reason I thought of doing only a 1" frame is because I plan to add 2" sashing in another color too so I thought the narrower would look better.
Thanks for the tip on size too. Thankfully these are both going to women that are not very tall (4' 10" and 5' 4") lol.
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