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Matilda 05-19-2011 03:36 PM

I like them. I think they are pretty!

Pieceful Quilter 05-19-2011 03:53 PM

Maybe black or white with bold primary polka dots? Make it look like you used those colors on purpose. Then throw it on the porch or patio in the summer and let the fun begin!

angiecub 05-19-2011 05:16 PM


Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl
Your blocks made me think of some fat quarters I have. They are floral in blues, yellow & green. Can just see something like them for your sashing, one of your blues for a narrow border & then finshed off a wide border of the floral again. Maybe find a floral with these colors but with a white background, which may help calm the colors some.

I agree. I think you should get a pretty pattern than includes the colors of your blocks.

theresa.redington 05-19-2011 05:47 PM

Find some fabric with floral or pattern with the color blue, green, and yellow in them. May with a light or cream background.

Debbie B 05-19-2011 06:16 PM

I think I have some yellow that is even worse than your's. I made some pinwheel blocks with some blue & couldn't stand to look at it. So, it's a UFO.

mountainmammo 05-19-2011 06:24 PM


Originally Posted by bebe
use a small plaid ,check in blue and white or a small floral print with several colors to include your block colors

I agree. A plaid or check in blue or green with maybe a little yellow would be a good choice for sashing and border.

mountainmammo

sherriequilts 05-19-2011 06:25 PM

I have seen some very pretty blue and yellow floral fabrics that when used for borders and sashings would be great. Your blocks are very nice. Someone said pillows, that's a good idea too. And if you are not happy with the completed project, bless it and send it off as a charity quilt.

alikat110 05-19-2011 09:20 PM


Originally Posted by debs

Originally Posted by alikat110
I would add floral fabrics to soften. Found these at j joanns.

These are what I was thinking!
Debs

Great minds think alike.

VernaL 05-19-2011 10:20 PM


Originally Posted by ghostrider
I would stay with the marbles, not adding any florals or prints at all. And, in my opinion, beige and/or brown would just look like mud with those brights.

I'd go with the same dark blue as sashing then a narrow border of the light blue and a wide border of the dark blue again. Another obvious choice is a black marble in one wide border with the dark blue as sashing. The blue will balance the yellow without making it look sickly (or sickening).

I actually like the colors. :oops:

I agree. Don't add any other colors or busy-ness. Go with the blue either light or dark. That should make it blend together more.

Jacki 05-20-2011 12:30 AM

Make a Linus quilt. These colour are just perfect to brighten up the lives of little ones. I call them 'smack you in the face colours' - wonderful.
Have fun
Jacki


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