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mom-6 02-05-2016 06:02 PM

Since you're using a variety of fabrics, I'd use the lighter side when you need greater contrast with a slightly lighter 'dark' and go with the front side for the really dark ones.

mike'sgirl 02-05-2016 06:24 PM


Originally Posted by Tartan (Post 7456940)
I cut 5 dark 2X5 inch rectangles and 5 light 2X5 inch rectangles. I lay the light wrong side down on the dark in a upside down L shape like you join binding, draw the 45* line, stitch on the line, check to make sure it is a perfect join and then trim away the corner triangle to the 1/4 inch seam.
I thought the stripes would bother me but B is growing on me.


I like the B side better too. I like the idea of using the backside only when you need a sharper contrast.

Jeanne S 02-05-2016 06:54 PM

I vote for the left (wrong side up) just because of the greater contrast. But the difference is subtle and either one works nicely!

just_the_scraps_m'am 02-05-2016 07:08 PM

definitely the wrong side is less noticeable/more subtle

BETTY62 02-05-2016 07:08 PM

I like the right side best. Love the design you are using.

quilttiger 02-06-2016 03:15 AM

The right side looks appealing because the color is more compatible as a contrast. The wrong side is kinda dull, and it seems to drag the project down. Love the pattern!

jmoore 02-06-2016 03:34 AM

I like B better too... the colors play nicely with the others. Funny, the fabric looks great in your block but in the pieces of scrap you first photographed, it reminds you of wallpaper from the 80's LOL

southernmema 02-06-2016 05:37 AM

I vote right side.

WMUTeach 02-06-2016 06:05 AM

I inherited my sister-in-laws stash and I found some of this fabric. Some of you board members have it now. I included in in my 2.5 square swap, Sweet Treats birthday swap. Enjoy it everyone! From my stash to yours!

WMUTeach 02-06-2016 06:07 AM

I vote B. I don't care for the "fuzzy" look of the print reversed. My opinion only! :o


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