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    Old 04-01-2025, 08:17 AM
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    I think you should consider fussy cutting the fabric to showcase the print.
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    Old 04-01-2025, 09:39 AM
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    My first instinct was white and green (like the green in the trees) for the pinwheels, but then the suggestion of using multi-colored pinwheels showed up. I like that too. How about replacing the black pok-a-dots with a medium blue? Good fabric that gives you lots of options.
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    Old 04-01-2025, 02:50 PM
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    Since he likes the blue trucks, I'd use the dark blue in a low volume print. Then use the complementary which is orange.

    As for binding; is there a rainbow stripe available. Put on the bias.
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    Old 04-02-2025, 01:53 AM
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    Ooh, more great suggestions. I knew you guys would deliver.

    The truck print fabric arrives Sat so I can post more details.

    Then I can ​​​​​​get it matched up to complementary fabrics. And I can evaluate the size of the print repeats on the fabric to decide the size of the blocks and whether the pinwheel pals quilt pattern will work.

    I love the idea of rainbow striped binding!
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