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    Old 09-28-2017, 04:54 AM
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    I've seen various dark colors on DWR backgrounds and love them. Very pretty.
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    Old 09-28-2017, 06:22 AM
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    I just searched for Double Wedding Ring quilts, and put the word dark with it. I saw some wonderful ones and I noted that you might try a deep cream or a light beige. That could be striking. Be sure to make a test block to see if you like it.
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    Old 09-28-2017, 06:39 AM
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    thanks.. I just picked up my background fabric yesterday. No I have to think about the rings... I might have some cream fabric that does sound pretty

    and I agree. test block first learned that the hard way
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    Old 09-28-2017, 07:13 AM
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    The two DWR quilts I have that my my Grandmother made in the 1930's have the unbleached muslin. So I'd have to say I am partial to the off white, creams, ivory...
    Whatever you make will be wonderful, the DWR is just classic!!
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    Old 09-28-2017, 08:40 AM
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    I'm sending the link of a navy blue background DWR. She lists her fabric in the article.

    http://myfabricobsession.blogspot.co...-finished.html

    I always consider fading when I use darks, especially blue. Just a thought.
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    Old 09-28-2017, 01:11 PM
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    I used black for background and used my own design for this quilt (king-size).

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    Old 09-28-2017, 01:42 PM
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    littlebitoheaven - your quilt is beautiful! you did a fantastic job

    Innov8R - thank you so much for link.. so much to learn

    Thank you everyone for your thoughts and kind words. Its very encouraging!!
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