Originally Posted by Rose L
Originally Posted by mom-6
I think I would just use black cotton for the sashing and binding. Unless you really want it larger, I don't think I would do a border.
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Wow I really like the turquoise it really makes the butterflies stand out.....
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They sure are pretty butterflies.
Wonder if the fabrics were washed or not before she made them. |
They look like they are on unbleached muslin. A coordinating floral print with some of the colors of the butterflies would look nice for sashing and a border then use a solid for the binding. It will be a pretty quilt. Echo quilt around the butterflies.
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If you have access to a quilt shop with a large variety of fabrics I would go in there and pull a bunch of fabrics to audition.
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I also agree about using black. It would really make the bodies and applique stitching stand out.
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What about calico's with a light print to match the bottom of all the Butterflies?
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Could you maybe ask her what her favorite color was and go that????
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I like the mottled fabric idea what if you sashed with a variety of colors based on what is in each butterfly using black cornerstones and a black border and binding?
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I think a lavender or turquoise would be charming! Black makes me shudder because it is so out-of-keeping with the period during which the butterflies were made.
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