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purplepamela 01-10-2011 05:00 PM


Originally Posted by KarenLee
When I did my string quilt I didn't do any joiners. You could see if you like that look. There is no matching seams with this type quilt so it is easy. Love you colors.

i didn't do any joiners on mine either. I just put a border around all of it. It's in the frame now.

yolanda 01-10-2011 05:01 PM

I like Kona White (not Snow but White)

fireworkslover 01-10-2011 05:10 PM

If you go with a green the same as the leaves in that one print, would that be too much green to your liking? Or go with the burgandy in the flower.

perci2 01-10-2011 05:12 PM

I would use raspberry! add definition

asmmauer 01-10-2011 05:12 PM

Very pretty blocks I think it would be pretty with the white
and beige that you have in your block I would definitely lay different color strips next to these blocks and see what you like best you have a great eye for color.

CoriAmD 01-10-2011 05:14 PM

My first thought upon seeing these gorgeous blocks is White. Be sure to post photo when you get the quilt done. Nice job so far.. :)

iltoaz 01-10-2011 05:35 PM

I like the gray or something soft looking; pale pink as there is already blue. The colors are just beautiful. Let us know what you decide.

sahm4605 01-10-2011 05:41 PM

I say go with a very nice shade of green maybe not a dark green but one a hair darker than the shades of the blues that you are using. just my thought. you want it to help the blocks stand out and frame them but not take over the quilt so that you see the green first. I think that a green would be the right color to go with especially if you have cobolt blue walls. but I am a green and blue kinda girl.

DBW 01-10-2011 05:52 PM

I'm thinking the room is colbalt blue, kinda dark. Blocks are very light. So I would go with medium color. Not as dark as burgundy but not light or candy pink. Maybe like rose. Age has something to add to it. Hot pink for the younger a richer color for 40s. I like to take it shopping. Happy hunting! Show us pictures!

dljennings 01-10-2011 05:53 PM


Originally Posted by featherweight
I think it needs a pop color, maybe a little darker blue.
I also like the darkest burgandy in the flowers like Mitches Mom suggested.

i agree... the dark burgandy in the flowers, cobalt walls... your quilt will be the focal point... just like it should be.

grmamrtha1 01-10-2011 05:55 PM

Perhaps a white on white fabric?

Sheila Elaine 01-10-2011 05:57 PM

Try blue polka dot fabric strips around the blocks, then hold it up against the wall. Same with the pink & cream. Hope that helps you find the right color to use.

It's going to be beautiful. Show us when you are finished. Thanks.

bea cda 01-10-2011 06:00 PM

I like the green of the leaves, the burgundy of the roses or the blue polka dot. Place each of the colors against your cobalt blue walls and see which one you fall in love with. That is the one you choose.

lynmccoy 01-10-2011 06:03 PM


Originally Posted by fireworkslover
If you go with a green the same as the leaves in that one print, would that be too much green to your liking? Or go with the burgandy in the flower.

I would go with green as the main background and bring in the other colors from the green piece that will tie it all together. Then make a prairie point border of all the fabrics.

wildyard 01-10-2011 06:07 PM

for me, I think the dark rose or the darker shade of green

klutzyquilter 01-10-2011 06:18 PM

My initial thought was the blue polka dot ... but then I would have to audition colors to get a true feeling of what "moves" me

Quilting Nana 01-10-2011 07:04 PM

I don't know but sure like it.

galvestonangel 01-10-2011 07:05 PM

I would audition a soft white, pink, a darker blue, medium and medium/dark green. Sometimes it is the color you least expect that will set it off.

Love your blocks, so pretty.

distar2 01-10-2011 07:05 PM

i agree with the dark rose or burgundy

Dani 01-10-2011 07:06 PM

I think you need to bring in the wall color....not as colbalt as the walls but something to tie them in with the quilt.

Beautiful blocks!!!!

ilovetosew 01-10-2011 07:23 PM

Very pretty blocks - I think a medium blue would look great, something in a tone on tone blue, not too dark.
Janie

Narda 01-10-2011 07:26 PM

white..I made a quilt like this in a smaller scale and i used white It looks great

Narda 01-10-2011 07:29 PM

I made one like this on a a smaller scale and I used white and it turned out great

brendag 01-10-2011 07:31 PM

Hi, I think a light blue or maybe an off white. What ever you deside, it will turn out pretty.

Narda 01-10-2011 07:32 PM

definately white

gizzy1158 01-10-2011 07:38 PM

I would use white with a small white print on it.

Berta48 01-10-2011 07:57 PM

The white or cream that is in your blocks are my thoughts.

DBW 01-10-2011 08:09 PM

To me white with those pastels scream baby quilt.

audsgirl 01-10-2011 08:18 PM

I think white would give it a very crisp, fresh feeling. But I also like the idea of a darker blue, since that seems to be the dominant color of the blocks. Beautiful choices!

M.I.Late 01-10-2011 08:31 PM

Definitely white on white. Keeping the entire quilt in the pastels I think, is important. This particular block does not need to "pop" (in my humble opinion)...

Rose Bagwell 01-10-2011 08:35 PM

My suggestion is to bring out the pink/ mauve color, depends what your color you use for the rest of your decor .

KandiKane 01-10-2011 08:40 PM


Originally Posted by ladyelaine
This is my new project, queen size QAYG 12" blocks.

I don't know what color to use as the joiner strips. I think this will be the most important choice for the success of this quilt.

My bedroom walls have a cobalt blue in a batik look.

I will appreciate suggestions!

Elaine

I would try darker rose to bring out the other colors

Gerbie 01-10-2011 08:52 PM

Beautiful colors. I think that White would be your best bet and seem to tie it altogether. You might audition a very very pale mint green, or possibly a very light almost white yellow and see what that would do. That's looking good there.

juneayerza 01-10-2011 08:52 PM

The choice you made was the first thing that popped up in my head. Can hardly wait to see it finished.

Gramma Jean 01-10-2011 08:53 PM

I think what you have done is stunning, and the color choices are fabulous. What is the name of the quilt pattern? String quilt? I am not good with abreviations. I agree that the blue in the polkadots, the pink, or white. I am afraid too dark a color will overtake the whole beautiful block. You want the wuilt to stand out not the framing. It is just beautiful.

judyyoungs 01-10-2011 09:07 PM

Very nice!

judyyoungs 01-10-2011 09:08 PM

My first thought is something darker to frame them. That is going to be a beautiful quilt. Love the colors.

BrendaB 01-10-2011 09:10 PM


Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
Oh my gosh, those fabrics are gorgeous!! I agree with something very light. Please post pics when it's finished, I just love the blocks!! :)

Me too!

slk350 01-10-2011 09:27 PM


Originally Posted by humbird
would you have enought of the blue polka dot? for some reason, that popped in my head! also, the yellow. your blocks are lovely. what ever you choose will be stunning!

FUNNY..I thought the same thing. That blue polka dot is saying use me !!!

Farm Quilter 01-10-2011 09:37 PM

OK, now you have to audition a bunch of fabrics and post pictures on here so we can see them all!!! :D


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