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    Old 04-09-2011, 07:44 AM
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    I am in the process of designing a quilt & can't figure out which looks best, no up & down sashing, just black, or black with yellow cornerstones?
    I'm putting a 1/2" black boarder before piano keys of the prints. Help, I have to decide right away, I'm in the mood to sew! Thanks for the input.

    With yellow cornerstones
    [ATTACH=CONFIG]181679[/ATTACH]

    No sashing, imagine black (actually navy blue)
    [ATTACH=CONFIG]181680[/ATTACH]
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    Old 04-09-2011, 07:47 AM
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    I usually prefer sashing, but this is one I like better without one. :thumbup:
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    Old 04-09-2011, 07:49 AM
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    I am not sure I could give advice but I really like the yellow cornerstones with that black. Very pretty quilt.
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    Old 04-09-2011, 07:49 AM
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    Originally Posted by Jo M
    I usually prefer sashing, but this is one I like better without one. :thumbup:
    I have to agree with this, and I'm also someone that usually likes a sashing. Will be interesting to see what others say.
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    Old 04-09-2011, 07:50 AM
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    Here's my opinion.

    I would use white for the border not black & go with no sashing.
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    I like without the sashing this time. I too usually like it better with sashing, but this quilt is so nice without it.
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    Old 04-09-2011, 08:10 AM
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    I can see how this would be a hard decision, it looks great either way. If you decide to go without the sashing will you place a border? If yes, what color? And what if you do sashing with yellow squares, are you planning a border?
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    Old 04-09-2011, 08:14 AM
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    Duh, I just reread your post about your planned borders. It will still be beautiful either way, I do like the little pop of yellow squares. Good luck, show us your end result.
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    I see you have a very narrow blue sashing between your blocks in your vertical rows. I think if you stayed with that size sashing it would look great!
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    Old 04-09-2011, 08:23 AM
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    That is a strikingly beautiful quilt as is. I wouldn't put any sashings in it. If you need to add something to increase the size, then add it to the borders. Add a narrow yellow border, then a wider black to finish.

    I see there are 20 or so suggestions from 20 or so people. :lol: It's all up to you now! Please post pictures of this when you are finished. It is lovely.
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