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Old 02-27-2011, 09:07 PM
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what great squares!!!...to know they were hand painted, that makes them special.....i would keep whatever you do simple so the blocks are the highlight...maybe a darker color sashing so the blocks pop.........cant wait to see the finished quilt.......gina
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Old 02-27-2011, 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Anna.425
I would make a magnolia block. If you go to the search button and type in magnolia it will take you to a post on this site that shows a wonderful picture. The address is below.


http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-9272-1.htm
Love this idea. Magnolia block is perfect for these beautiful flower blocks. Would really set them off.
I tried for an hour in EQ and this blocks is great by itself, but it is terrible when set in a quilt using only this block!

I am going to stick with the snowballs for the flowers and maybe the Quatrefoil for the secondary block.
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Old 02-27-2011, 09:26 PM
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First, I would iron all the blocks with a dry iron set on cotton, using a pressing cloth.
Second, (pray and grit my teeth), water test a block to be sure the paint is heat set.
Third, I like the idea of sashing with green, or a green on brown print.
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Old 02-27-2011, 09:47 PM
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those are beautiful
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Old 02-27-2011, 11:21 PM
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Maybe a light green ., then a simple stiple or cross hatch. nothing to detract from the flowers as they are soooooooo beautiful.
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Old 02-28-2011, 12:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Rose L
Being a cottage style decorator, I would frame them and hang them all together on a wall in a large, even grouping. They would look gorgeous on a green or yellow wall!
This was my thought, too.
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Old 02-28-2011, 03:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Kat Sews
I think they would look good in an attic windows setting
Love this idea!!! Also they make fabric that looks like a trellis and it comes in many colors would probably go with a green or maybe even the neutral. I also like the idea of framing them - you could still quilt around flowers!!!
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Old 02-28-2011, 05:41 AM
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Beautiful!
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Old 02-28-2011, 05:51 AM
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Hi Jacqui,
I've been following this and have previously commented. For some reason your blocks have been on my mind. The 9 patch idea is pretty, but I personally think it overwhelms the flowers. If you need to enlarge this, how about something simpler?? Maybe a 4 patch or solid blocks between the lovely florals. Maybe a pink or burgandy solid block with green sashing. Double border of same colors. Since there is such a variety of flowers represented, you can go with almost any colors you like. But as stated earlier, Green is a natural.
Good luck with your decision. Are you more confused now then ever?
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Old 02-28-2011, 08:14 AM
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YOu are so lucky! What a find! I like the quilt idea with green sashing. Show us your finished or FO!
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