HST scrappy sampler I am working on - sashing color help?

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12-24-2013, 04:06 AM

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teacherbailey

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How about a thin black with a bright cornerstone? Use a black on black for more interest, and scrappy cornerstones. I would not use white since you will never see it....

12-24-2013, 05:05 AM

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localgirl1

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great suggestion.

12-24-2013, 05:05 AM

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ghquilter53

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My first reaction was a yellow.

12-24-2013, 05:27 AM

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Emma S

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Just wanted to tell you how great all your scrappy's are. I can understand why your having a problem deciding, literally I think you could do anything and it would be great. Maybe take some other considerations in mind, like what you are going to do about the binding and the back and of course where it will be used.

12-24-2013, 05:43 AM

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maviskw

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MargeD

I like white for sashing, however Billi below has a great idea too. You could have a one inch border around each block, then the white sashing. Not sure if I'm helping or not, but your blocks are wonderful, and making 13 in one day - I'm very impressed. Great job.

This is what I had in mind in my other post. Use a color that is not in that block (or one that does not touch the edge of the block) for the "frame", so that none of the HST patterns get lost, and then sash all these frames with white.

P.S. I would really like to see the quilt after it is finished so I can see the rest of the blocks you will be making.

Last edited by maviskw; 12-24-2013 at 05:48 AM.

12-24-2013, 07:29 AM

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Emily1937

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I love your blocks. I like the suggestion of white sashings with various colored corner stones, or a narrow black (or navy blue) for the sashing, no cornerstones.

12-24-2013, 08:33 AM

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FroggyinTexas

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Originally Posted by Tartan

Since your blocks are in happy colours, I vote for happy sashing. Maybe cheddar or yellow? Bonnie Hunter just posted her bright Boxy Stars on her blog today that she used purple sashing and yellow border. Have a look at her quilt and see what you think

I agree that color will make those blocks pop. Red, green, orange, blue, purple! What's your favorite color? I think the blocks will look lost floating a sea of white. froggyintexas

12-24-2013, 09:19 AM

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Suz

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I think I would continue with the scrappy theme. Cut the sashing strips to the correct length and just mix them up. I would do likewise with a scrappy binding. Just be sure to cut the binding all at the same angle. It should be beautiful and will make the best use of all of your scraps.

12-24-2013, 12:14 PM

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cherrio

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love your blocks and yes I too would go with a darker sashing. can't wait to see it finished.

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Originally Posted by gertz

I would do a really thin black or black on black maybe cut 1 and 1/2 inch then go for it from there on. Love the quilt. I am a scrappy kinda gal

12-24-2013, 02:34 PM

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Suziuki

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Originally Posted by ontheriver

Good idea, you know, with all the colors I have been auditioning I never thought of staying with just the white. Then maybe different smaller blocks for cornerstones. Thanks!

As soon as I saw the picture this was my thought.