Can't decide which background fabric? Which do you like?

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10-26-2011, 12:11 PM

#51

BizzieLizzie

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Originally Posted by Pieces2

It is so odd how we all see things so differently. Thats what makes so many beautiful quilts I guess.
My thoughts were- to have a light background so my colorful butterflys show up better, making them the center of interest.
My choice for the sunflowers were to add minumal color in the border, but not take over the butterfly blocks. :D

I prefer the lighter background as it does show up your butterflies much better. I like the sunflowers as it does add a little pizazz to the look of the quilt. You need to choose what you prefer. But the lighter fabric does a better job than the green fabric at showing up the butterflies. Best wishes. :-D

10-26-2011, 12:12 PM

#52

cjfquilts

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the lighter green!

10-26-2011, 12:15 PM

#53

Jingle

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Second one is my choice. Be sure to show us your finished quilt.

10-26-2011, 01:00 PM

#54

sondray

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I like the first one better.

10-26-2011, 01:26 PM

#55

quilter68

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Nature says everything goes with green but I like your light brown on this one.

10-26-2011, 01:29 PM

#56

lmc8

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I also like the green background but not the borders. Notice the white reflected surface in the photos above the top of the quilt, it shows you how nice a white boarder would tie in with the white butterfly backgrounds, and would provide a nice space for prominent quilting.

10-26-2011, 01:31 PM

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gollytwo

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I think the pale green highlights the blocks better than the other.

10-26-2011, 01:37 PM

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quiltermachine

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Love the green - it brings out the green background in the sunflower border.

10-26-2011, 01:37 PM

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lmc8

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A second thought, I think I'd trial the dark green fabric as a narrow frame around each the white butterfly blocks, then use a white boarder, and the sunflower fabric as the backing/binding.