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    Old 08-09-2010, 04:38 PM
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    I think you need something dark and I like the red with micro dots better than the black.
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    Old 08-09-2010, 06:10 PM
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    i think a really dark beige would be prety like we say lay some different colors down and deside js
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    Old 08-09-2010, 06:15 PM
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    There seem to be lots of warm colors, how about putting it together with a blue, not too bright, like colonial blue. Just a thought. Let us see what you do with it.
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    Old 08-09-2010, 06:27 PM
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    Originally Posted by mlaceruby
    I think you need something darker and that reads nore as a solid to bring out the blocks.
    But that is my opionion!LOL
    do what you like!
    I always go with the "oooH"
    whenever choosing fabrics the one that makes me fo "oooH" is the one to use!
    I agree with this idea go dark
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    Old 08-09-2010, 08:57 PM
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    When I first saw your blocks, my thought was black or a charcoal gray, maybe with red sashing blocks.
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    Old 08-09-2010, 09:41 PM
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    Several have mentioned auditioning different fabrics...along that line you might consider asking a friend that has several large pieces of fabric of differing colors and/or patterns (if you don't have a large variety in your own stash) if you could borrow them. Lay all the blocks on one of the fabrics and take a picture with a digital camera. Do this for a variety of fabrics. When you view them in your camera/phone they will appear quite a bit smaller, giving you a different perspective, and you can scroll back and forth to find just the right one.
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    Old 08-09-2010, 11:47 PM
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    I'd try a sort of retro, medium-sage green, to bring out the scrappiness of the varied blocks.
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    Old 08-10-2010, 08:56 AM
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    I really love the red with dots. I think it makes all of the blocks really standout without over powering them.
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    Old 08-10-2010, 09:19 AM
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    Thanks for all of your ideas. I do think I will go with the red micro dot. Just have to remember that this is going to be done in the quilt as you go style, so the fabric I use will be showing as the sashing as well as the back considering how it is sewn together. It will take some time for me to finish this so I will post a lot later what it looks like.
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    Old 08-10-2010, 09:22 AM
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    I definitely think black to make the blocks pop. Maybe a black on black print to add a little interest without making it too busy.
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