I think you need something dark and I like the red with micro dots better than the black.

i think a really dark beige would be prety like we say lay some different colors down and deside js

There seem to be lots of warm colors, how about putting it together with a blue, not too bright, like colonial blue. Just a thought. Let us see what you do with it.

I agree with this idea go dark

When I first saw your blocks, my thought was black or a charcoal gray, maybe with red sashing blocks.

Several have mentioned auditioning different fabrics...along that line you might consider asking a friend that has several large pieces of fabric of differing colors and/or patterns (if you don't have a large variety in your own stash) if you could borrow them. Lay all the blocks on one of the fabrics and take a picture with a digital camera. Do this for a variety of fabrics. When you view them in your camera/phone they will appear quite a bit smaller, giving you a different perspective, and you can scroll back and forth to find just the right one.

I'd try a sort of retro, medium-sage green, to bring out the scrappiness of the varied blocks.

I really love the red with dots. I think it makes all of the blocks really standout without over powering them.

Thanks for all of your ideas. I do think I will go with the red micro dot. Just have to remember that this is going to be done in the quilt as you go style, so the fabric I use will be showing as the sashing as well as the back considering how it is sewn together. It will take some time for me to finish this so I will post a lot later what it looks like.

I definitely think black to make the blocks pop. Maybe a black on black print to add a little interest without making it too busy.

Hi Chamby -
Black or the green solid in some of your blocks will make the blocks stand out more. The beige and the red with pin dots seems to make them all fade together.
It depends on the look that you are trying to achieve, but since I like your
pinwheel choices, I think you should just trust your instincts.
Judy

Put that one in the middle or cut it down a bit and add another color to its outsides! A darker.....medium dark green would be great! It will make the blocks POP!!! (If you are an orange person that would look good as well.) The fabrics you have are bland but if you WANT a soft look, then go for it! Whatever YOU decide will be the right way. Quilting is a matter of personal choice.

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My eyes were also picking up on the darker green. I was hoping you have something in the Hunter green family.

Okay ladies since I have never done a quilt as you go I have been thinking about this really hard. I also did some more research on the computer for this method. I see now that I am going to have to add some sashing. This will prevent losing the design in the blocks. So now I have to decide on the color for the sashing as well as the backing that will also be showing on the front. A friend of mine suggested using navy blue for the sashing. This is beginning to give me a headache. I am going to make this into a wall hanging instead, so probably will not use all blocks. I want this for my kitchen. Again I want the country look. Not in any hurry.
Charlene

Go black