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GABBYABBY 04-08-2011 06:29 AM

I love the yellow sashing!!! It just makes all the
other colors really pop.

normasews 04-08-2011 06:33 AM

I like the sashing. Maybe white sashing?

champagnebubbles 04-08-2011 06:33 AM


Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl
How about sashing vertical in blue & horizontal in yellow? (or vice versa). Will bring out both colors & the blocks, plus keep it kind of scrappy at the same time.

This is what I was thinking

:thumbup:

mrsmail 04-08-2011 06:36 AM

I vote for black, too.

smiles 04-08-2011 06:37 AM

I like the blue for sashing, makes the blocks pop. If you want the more scrappy look go for it without the sashing. :thumbup:

GrannyHanaDa 04-08-2011 06:38 AM

I like no sashing, looks more scrappy without.

domo 04-08-2011 06:42 AM

One more opinion... Sash it, you will regret it if you don't and use the blue, it really makes it pop.

CBAKER 04-08-2011 06:48 AM

I would go with the sashing, I like the blue. Post when you finish I would love to see.

Ethel Hoffman 04-08-2011 06:55 AM

I like the blue sashing with your colors.

gollytwo 04-08-2011 06:55 AM

I'd sash with gold/yellow or red, not the blue

Johanna Fritz 04-08-2011 06:59 AM

When I can't "live" with something, I finish it the best way I know how and then give it away to charity, hospital etc. They love it and are not as critical as we quilters are. Thanks.

KSellers 04-08-2011 07:07 AM

I think a black sashing would really make the other colors pop!

lheartsl 04-08-2011 07:09 AM

yes sashing.. and I like the blue....

Deb G 04-08-2011 07:13 AM

I agree with KSellers suggestion about using black. It would make it pop.

It'll be beautiful which ever color you choose.

BellaBoo 04-08-2011 07:16 AM

I don't like the blue or yellow, I'd go with black or very dark to really make the blocks pop. I love the scrappy blocks.

psquared52 04-08-2011 07:18 AM

Blue sashing is most pleasing to my eye

doris.meek13088 04-08-2011 07:23 AM

I like the sashing. I think either the blue or as somebody else suggested a black would be excellent. For me since the blocks are so scrappy (and wonderfully so) using a single color for the sashing would make them jump out at you.

Donnamarie 04-08-2011 07:25 AM

I vote for blue

My time 04-08-2011 07:28 AM

I like the look without sashing .

Rose Bagwell 04-08-2011 07:37 AM

I also like the yellow, but what about using black ?

Calico Grammy 04-08-2011 07:43 AM

Ditto!

costumegirl 04-08-2011 07:46 AM

I agree with using black as sashing. It will enhance the colours in the blocks and highlight them. :)

Bluelady 04-08-2011 07:46 AM

Blue makes the blocks pop much more than the yellow, I find the yellow seems to wash out the blocks a bit. So I would say the blue! or, as someone mentioned, for a scrappier look, no sashing.

Plain Jane 04-08-2011 07:47 AM

I love your fabrics. I think I have to agree with the black idea, though that wasn't one of the choices you gave! I'm just wondering how people who ask for advice decide, because we never all agree!
Guess it helps you decide what you really want? Whatever you choose, your quilt is going to be beautiful.

Scakes 04-08-2011 07:50 AM

I really like the way the blue makes things standout. But it would be really pretty with the yellow or without sashing. Don't think you could go wrong. It will be a pretty quilt however you finish it. :lol:

nana katie 04-08-2011 08:01 AM

I would use black.

All Thumbs 04-08-2011 08:01 AM

I too like sashing for this quilt top but I think I would prefer black to pop all the colors. Anxious to see if you post a finished product.

doris.meek13088 04-08-2011 08:02 AM


Originally Posted by Plain Jane
I love your fabrics. I think I have to agree with the black idea, though that wasn't one of the choices you gave! I'm just wondering how people who ask for advice decide, because we never all agree!
Guess it helps you decide what you really want? Whatever you choose, your quilt is going to be beautiful.

I agree. It's like raising a child. Listen to all but ignore what is not your style. This quilt cannot help but be beautiful with the blocks you have already made.

joyce blint 04-08-2011 08:11 AM


Originally Posted by merrylouw
I think sashing will really make the blocks pop. I know you're thinking of blue or yellow, but how about black? It might really be dazzling.!

I would use black or even consider white for sashing.

g-maquilts 04-08-2011 08:28 AM

I like white for the sashing.

pollym44 04-08-2011 08:42 AM

Sash--Yellow :thumbup:

lillybeck 04-08-2011 08:42 AM

I am no help because I like it all 3 ways.

Leticia 04-08-2011 08:43 AM

I love the blue, pretty colors

busygranny 04-08-2011 08:45 AM

The blue makes the quilt stand out.The yellow blends with the quilt. Blue gives it "Umpf"

cabinfever 04-08-2011 09:08 AM


Originally Posted by mommamac
I think the blue/yellow combo looks great but would alternate - one blue - one yellow - one blue.

I agree, I would alternate sashing for some real interest. You could do something similar to an "attic windows" idea where you put one color sashing to the top & left sides of each block, and the 2nd color sashing on the bottom & right.

I would love to see this with a black sashing. Lots of nice colors here. Have fun! CT

lue 04-08-2011 09:10 AM

I like the blue sashing. Will be interesting to see how many votes each gets and what you decide to do. You know what they say about opinions...Opinions are like arm pits--everybody has at least two of them!

wildyard 04-08-2011 09:11 AM

I really like D9P without sashing. I think it looks great just sewing the blocks together. That gives you the continuity of the overall pattern. Hugs and smiles, your blocks are lovely!!

Glynda 04-08-2011 09:20 AM

For my taste it is definitly the "YELLOW" sashing. Really makes the blocks pop.

mvjess 04-08-2011 09:20 AM

I agree with Mommamac.

I'd skip the sashing and go with the total scrappy look or alternate narrow b-y-b-y sashes. let us know what you decide and enjoy the process! Cheers, Cathy

jacie 04-08-2011 09:38 AM

I like it with no sashing, but if you surely want to do some, then I"d say white. nice quilt.. jacie


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