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Old 08-07-2010, 10:29 AM
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can you add cornerstones? If so try the micro dot with black cornerstones.
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Old 08-07-2010, 10:33 AM
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okay here is the black. I think that some of the blocks get lost in this color choice.
not really sure how I would do that with a quilt as you go method.
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Old 08-07-2010, 11:13 AM
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You can make the connecting strips any color you want. Just sew them to the square you are using for the backing. I think a narrow black sashing would really make the patterns pop. Any fabric you like can be for the backing.
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Old 08-07-2010, 12:34 PM
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How about 2 borders, one cranberry and then the black.
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Old 08-07-2010, 03:16 PM
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I personally don't like the black, it feels harsh to me. The block that you're concerned about with the green. I would go with the dark green (almost forest) color. What about a navy?
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Old 08-07-2010, 04:46 PM
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I lean toward a very dark green, and I thought that darker red you had with the dots looked good too. I think the black is too harsh and the light colors too light.
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Old 08-07-2010, 06:34 PM
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I like the red with the micro dots. I say go with what calls to you. It's your quilt.
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Old 08-07-2010, 08:03 PM
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I think the black makes the blocks pop while the red micro dot feels homey. Which feeling are you going for? Look at me! or welcome home!
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Old 08-08-2010, 05:06 AM
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Originally Posted by clem55
I lean toward a very dark green, and I thought that darker red you had with the dots looked good too. I think the black is too harsh and the light colors too light.
Thanks, I feel the same way. And I really do like the way the red micro dot looks with everything. I will ask my oldest son today at lunch as well. Some how he was born with an eye for color.
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Old 08-08-2010, 05:07 AM
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Originally Posted by BKrenning
I think the black makes the blocks pop while the red micro dot feels homey. Which feeling are you going for? Look at me! or welcome home!
The homey country feeling.
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