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Old 01-08-2012, 09:00 PM
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I'm with Dunster. I would try to mix it up and see how it looks.
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Old 01-09-2012, 06:24 AM
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Originally Posted by dunster View Post
This may sound wacky, but have you tried mixing up all the blocks (and by that I mean don't put 4 light ones together, and 4 dark ones together like you have - mix it up)? I think the problem you are seeing is that there's such a dramatic difference between the two, and if they're all mixed up it might look great.
this was my first thought as well
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Old 01-09-2012, 06:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Mad Mimm View Post
I like that suggestion.
I agree!!!
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Old 01-09-2012, 06:35 AM
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Defiantly mix them up, I love the fabric!!
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Old 01-09-2012, 06:39 AM
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Did you try using sashing and mixing up the blocks??
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Old 01-09-2012, 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by deemail View Post
personally, i would not attempt to layout anything this scrappy with the matching blocks right together...move them around, take pix... the pictures take you further away and you can judge better... they would be great as stated by dunster...or putting in a unifying sash that would let them all relate to the same thing ... can's state for sure because of computer color differences, but a med dark gray would make them ALL get lighter and brighter by comparison... you would benefit by just a little more contrast.... but as i said, that may be my computer flattening them a bit...the deep coral is the brightest color on my screen... if you have something in gray...lay them on it but put a few inches apart to simulate the sashing... maybe they all just need a frame... it is really interesting and i'm sure you will trust your eye when you see the one that's right...
This is what I'd recommend as well - both layouts you've shown read as "stark" - mixing up the blocks (taking photos each time so you can decide and recreate the one you decide on - ask me why I strongly recommend this...!) - would provide some nice movement for your eye and actually blend the blocks better.
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Old 01-09-2012, 08:47 PM
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I'm with you dunster, mix them up. And since they're so similar maybe some sashing between?
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