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    Old 11-19-2015, 06:11 PM
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    I'd sash it with something, white, black, a color in one of the prints. I think it's just too busy otherwise. Beautiful blocks, though!
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    Old 11-19-2015, 06:30 PM
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    If you use sashing you don't have to worry about matching seams.
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    Old 11-19-2015, 06:47 PM
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    I think that sashing would give you a point on which to rest your eyes and take in each pretty block rather than trying to separate them mentally.
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    Old 11-19-2015, 07:46 PM
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    It looks like you have these blocks laid out on a white blanket.....so move them apart a bit (the width of shashing) so the white shows between the blocks....then take another picture. I bet it will give you an idea of how the shashing will look, and I think I will like it.
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    Old 11-20-2015, 09:29 AM
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    I think a small white border would look great with your blocks. Good luck on your decision. Love your blocks by the way.
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    Old 11-20-2015, 10:11 AM
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    Definitely sash...otherwise the blocks rather run together. The extra fabric...if you don't want to do a piano key border, you could incorporate them into the back of the quilt - I always love a backing that has extra blocks and fabrics in it because it adds interest and is an easy way to widen the backing if you need to.
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    Old 11-20-2015, 10:26 AM
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    I think white sashing, with cornerstones. Otherwise it's too hard to appreciate all the colors in the squares, your mind doesn't separate them out.
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    Old 11-20-2015, 12:02 PM
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    I don't know. I love how they make that little diamond where the blocks come together if you don't have a sashing. White would definitely make it look more updated/modern.
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    Old 11-20-2015, 08:32 PM
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    Your blocks are great!! I'd do a white sashing, narrow white border (or one of those flanges in white), then a piano key border with your extra fabric.
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    Old 11-21-2015, 05:58 AM
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    I just wanted to say I love your fabrics!
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