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Auntie Em 12-31-2015 08:53 AM

Black! I!! I

fayzer 12-31-2015 08:55 AM

I think you have your answer. Black for sure.

Calran 12-31-2015 09:23 AM

Black makes it stand out!

JanieH 12-31-2015 10:39 AM

Black for me, too.

IBQUILTIN 12-31-2015 10:43 AM

I like the black also, but wonder how it will handle being laundered. Will it be washed often, etc?

quilting cat 12-31-2015 10:51 AM

Black zings! (Unless the quilt is a gift for someone who HATES black.)

Mary Christine 12-31-2015 12:29 PM

Black for sure!

Madgie Rae 12-31-2015 12:57 PM

No offense intended . . . it's almost a "no-brainer" . . . Looks sooooo much more vivid on the black . . . that's what it needs to "pop" the colors!

MargeD 12-31-2015 01:01 PM

Personally, I like the black background better, as it really makes your quilt blocks pop and look brighter.

zozee 12-31-2015 01:07 PM

Black, without a doubt. White does nothing for those colors.

rhilkey 12-31-2015 01:45 PM

Black for sure

AlixJM 12-31-2015 01:51 PM

Another vote for the black.

Sassylass 12-31-2015 02:06 PM

Black.makes your colours POP!!!!

Manalto 12-31-2015 02:31 PM

Blackety, black, black, black. There's no comparison!

(I didn't go through all 10 pages of responses - did anyone say white?)

caspharm 12-31-2015 03:02 PM

I prefer the black. It makes the blocks pop more. The white seems to be washing them out.

Karen Mc 12-31-2015 04:46 PM

Black. Both look good but I like the black best. It makes the colors pop.

matraina 12-31-2015 04:52 PM


Originally Posted by MarionsQuilts (Post 7417156)
I am always partial to black for a busy quilt, but what do others think?

I will go with white if survey shows more white than black (I have a poll on my FB account as well !!!)

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I like the black one.

ILoveToQuilt 12-31-2015 05:26 PM

Gorgeous blocks! Black for me, too. Can't wait to see the finished quilt.

klswift 12-31-2015 05:29 PM

i love using black - it is so dramatic!

QuiltnLady1 12-31-2015 05:48 PM

Black -- the white dulls the blocks because there is white in some of the fabrics.

northerncreations 01-01-2016 03:32 AM

I choose black. It makes all your hard work pop

twinkie 01-01-2016 03:36 AM

Definitely black. Beautiful. Colors get lost on the white.

JoyjoyMarie 01-01-2016 06:40 AM

I'm all for black - the colors just POP with it!

Silk 01-01-2016 09:53 AM


(I didn't go through all 10 pages of responses - did anyone say white?)
Oh yes, someone did it... there's the strangest people out there, don't you think?

(It was me, of course... :p )

madamekelly 01-01-2016 05:51 PM

The white would be very pretty and spring like, but the black is fabulous!

Angel Bear 01-01-2016 06:09 PM

Definitely black!

Tom W 01-01-2016 10:31 PM

Black by a wide margin

Teddybear Lady 01-01-2016 11:13 PM

Both are nice but...I like the black.

kaylfordsollimo 01-01-2016 11:24 PM

My vote goes for the black background.

justflyingin 01-01-2016 11:48 PM

Black. You may have already decided by now, but I like the black better.

Watson 01-02-2016 05:57 AM

Black. And then you should send it to me. :D:D

Watson

Nerys 01-02-2016 06:51 AM

I think navy or a very dark blue would lift enhance all the greens/blues.

mojo11 01-03-2016 01:32 PM

I think the black.

costumegirl 01-03-2016 04:57 PM


Originally Posted by Nerys (Post 7421111)
I think navy or a very dark blue would lift enhance all the greens/blues.

Looks like "black" is the choice by many between the two but as suggested by Nerys I think a very dark blue would also make them sparkle :)

Irishrose2 01-03-2016 05:23 PM

I vote for purple, but of your choices, I'd go with the black.

nancia 01-04-2016 10:29 PM

dh and i say black!


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