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Janquiltz 07-28-2011 11:52 AM

Sage or a hunter Green needs to replace that green (think blue undertones here - not yellow undertones as the stripes in this fabric appear to be cools). Really will depend on your pattern as to what you want to have stand out. Softer toned additional fabrics might make those yummy stripes really pop whereas the brights might overpower the focus fabric. Just my humble opinion.

Nanjun 07-28-2011 12:46 PM

Your choice is Perfect.

trolleystation 07-28-2011 01:26 PM

Purple or dark green.

luckylindy333 07-28-2011 01:31 PM

I's go with black or white or a darker green like someone else said. Does it have the little dots of color in the selvage? They are good for isolating colors.

Phyllis42 07-28-2011 01:57 PM


Originally Posted by laughingquilter
I think a different green (more "sagey"?) and a purple would be awesome.

agree

twixbar 07-28-2011 02:10 PM

Aqua maybe?

vickimc 07-28-2011 02:11 PM

you dont have to match exact. try a little bit darker. or tone on tones instead of solids. I like the purple

wildyard 07-28-2011 02:47 PM

I like the pink and picking up the tanish/yellow color, but to me the green is off, and I would go for something a little darker or with a more blueish tone to it. It's hard to tell on our monitors as each shows color a little differently.

QuiltingSister 07-28-2011 03:40 PM

I agree with the black or dark purple...the pink and green would really "POP" :-)

QuiltingSister 07-28-2011 03:42 PM

Save some of that wonderful stripe for binding on the bias - what pizzaz that would bring to your finished quilt!

Podunk Princess 07-28-2011 03:43 PM

How about a shade of gold?

Grambi 07-28-2011 06:49 PM

I'm adding my vote to the chocolate brown suggestions.

Greenheron 07-28-2011 07:14 PM

Not that there's anything wrong with being Amish.


Originally Posted by ibeesewin
I think you are asking if the tan fabric in the middle will work. I think yes...but black would really make the colors pop, or would that be to amish looking?


MelodyWB 07-28-2011 09:30 PM


Originally Posted by dotski
BLACK....BLACK...BLACK....BLACK...BLACK

LOL..it's my signature color !!!

alikat110 07-29-2011 02:05 AM


Originally Posted by lgc
Don't forget to look at the selvedge for those helpful little dots for other color choices. :thumbup:

Great minds think alike!!!! That's what want to say!

LindaMRB 07-29-2011 03:42 AM

ditto and also another shade of one of the colors already chosen.
there is a darker green in there as well as a different pink/red.

I'd go that route if you want to calm it down.
Aqua would make it brighter...

janjer 07-29-2011 10:23 AM

How/what you are using it in might determine the way to go. It seems to need a dark. I have used the stripe and put it with a darker burgandy rose and it worked very well. I also put it with a dark green and that was nice too.

Buckeye Rose 07-29-2011 10:24 AM


Originally Posted by ontheriver
purple or the aqua/blue



ditto!

k3n 07-29-2011 10:27 AM

Aren't you glad you asked! :mrgreen:

The green colour patch in your second pic is better, I agree with some black but then I'm obsessed with black! BUT it's hard to say exactly without knowing your pattern, therefore what proportion of each you plan using. :-D

mumzer 07-29-2011 05:01 PM

I think purple and aqua/blue with the pink and green would be pretty

Dee 07-29-2011 08:28 PM

I think a different green and black trim.

hpylady 07-31-2011 04:55 PM

Very beautiful colors! I think for me, the bright green is a little too bright, I would go with a sage green or aqua. Gonna be beautiful though.

jansquiltn 08-01-2011 07:32 AM

Black would really make those colors pop. I love the stripe.

My time 08-01-2011 08:06 AM

White or chocolate brown could work.

bonniebusybee 08-02-2011 08:44 AM

I like your neutral tan. Too many brilliant or strong colors weaken the effect of all of them. Put it away for a few days, then take another look and decide. Relax and enjoy it! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

gmavis 08-05-2011 09:19 AM

Blue

Leota 08-05-2011 09:23 AM

DARK chocolate with the bright colors :D

QuiltMania 08-05-2011 09:33 AM

I'd say a darker green. The lime doesn't really look like it belongs with the striped fabric but the other two do.

Alexandra 08-05-2011 09:34 AM

White or black would be my choice

dltaylor 08-05-2011 09:35 AM

love the colors

travelingquilter 08-06-2011 06:14 PM

a print really ties the solids together.


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