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Old 04-29-2011, 11:14 AM
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I have finally decided that I will make a Slanted Stars quilt for our granddaughter's wedding quilt. I plan to make 6 1/2 inch with white/light color central part and scrappy stars. My question is about the scrappy star part. In sorting through my scraps (no, they aren't organized - darn!) I am coming up with an awful lot of pretty dark scraps. I am wondering whether that would make the quilt too dark. Perhaps I should stick with light to medium scraps? Or should I just use whatever comes to hand the way I usually do when making a scrap quilt? Should be a simple decision but I seem paralyzed by indecision at this point. Help?
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Old 04-29-2011, 11:16 AM
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Darker/Med scraps will make the stars pop out more on a lighter background. This could be stunning! I guess it depends on what look you are going for :D:D:D
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I agree. The darker/med scraps will def make the stars pop out better! :)

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Darker/Med scraps will make the stars pop out more on a lighter background. This could be stunning! I guess it depends on what look you are going for :D:D:D
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You're planning a light background, so I don't think it will be too dark but will make the stars 'jump out' :-))
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Originally Posted by amma
Darker/Med scraps will make the stars pop out more on a lighter background. This could be stunning! I guess it depends on what look you are going for :D:D:D
I agree!
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[quote=amma]Darker/Med scraps will make the stars pop out more on a lighter background. This could be stunning! I guess it depends on what look you are going for
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I agree. The sharp contrast will really make this quilt one she will love for many years.
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