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Old 01-27-2011, 04:33 PM
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take it to your LQS maybe they will have a match for it.

Do you know what the baby will be?? is a boy or a girl?

if it is a girl I would suggest a pink. BUT I am partial to a blue


(Sorry my DW tells me I cannot match fabric too well)
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Old 01-27-2011, 04:41 PM
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how about green or blue Polka dots? or a rosy pink?
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Old 01-27-2011, 04:54 PM
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I would try to find a fun stripe with those colors in it, then follow with a solid binding.
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Old 01-27-2011, 05:15 PM
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I echo the suggestion for a stripe. If not a stripe, I would definitely want a larger print that incorporated some of the colors in the quilt.
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Old 01-28-2011, 02:21 AM
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I like the green color but thats personal preference.Goota say though, I really like the little girls in the blocks! They are so cute!!!! :thumbup:
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Old 01-28-2011, 03:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Linda Loo
How about using the cream or yellow (I can't tell which it is) in the background of the feature squares. Another thing would be to find a marble or small overall print in the greens that frame those feature squares. Take it with you to the quilt shop or fabric store. I am always surprised at the suggestions I get from both clerks and other customers! (of course not ALL their suggestions are good!!!!! :shock:
I agree with this, but defer to the bright greens, especially as babies love colour.
Gorgeous quilt :)
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Old 01-28-2011, 04:16 AM
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Originally Posted by leonajo
how about green or blue Polka dots? or a rosy pink?

I was thinking of dots too. I think you only need a small border and green dots would be cute.
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Old 01-28-2011, 05:02 AM
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The picture blocks are from the fabric line Little Miss Cutie Patootie. You could do a fabric search on quiltshops.com Good Luck
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Old 01-28-2011, 05:09 AM
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I think a pieced border would work better than adding just a plain border. The entire quilt is made of strips, adding a pieced border would add a little interest to the quilt.
A checkerboard border is always cute on crib quilts.
Use a tan fabric to match your blocks and a baby print that has blue/green/pink. Theres already a lot of solid fabrics in the quilt.
I think it needs a cute little print to add some interest.
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Old 01-28-2011, 05:11 AM
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i'd go for a stripe to bring the colors together. it's a very cute baby quilt.
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