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Old 11-20-2009, 02:07 PM
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I'd go with white.
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Old 11-20-2009, 02:24 PM
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It depends on the look you want for the quilt. White would make a nice pastel quilt, red would make it a little wild, and dark green would enhance each color.....Take the blocks to your LQS and do a preview of what you like!

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Old 11-20-2009, 02:52 PM
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I would use a white sashing. That will really make the freshness of the colors pop.
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Old 11-20-2009, 03:30 PM
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I think green would be best.
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Old 11-20-2009, 04:18 PM
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I vote green
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Old 11-20-2009, 04:33 PM
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I think green also, just make sure it doesn't clash with the greens in your blocks. (just look at them, squint a little and if it shouts at you...it doesn't fit.)
This is how I was taught many (many :)) years ago and it seems to help.
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Old 11-20-2009, 04:36 PM
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If you have some fabs in your stash in colors you may like, just lay out a piece of, say green, and place the squares on top with a little space between. That's how I audition sashing, borders, etc.
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Old 11-20-2009, 07:39 PM
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I have heard that green is the most neutral color there is!
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Old 11-20-2009, 07:43 PM
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Green is good. Look outside, see all the shades of greens in a flower garden. They all work!
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Old 11-20-2009, 08:12 PM
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I'd go green if I could find a solid that seemed earthy. Dark foresty type color I think. If I couldn't find that, I think a bright white would be a good option. It would give it all a springy look.
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