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Old 07-02-2011, 08:41 PM
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I'm using some Kaffe Fassett prints + basics (solids & polka dots) for the Farmer's Wife blocks. I've just started thinking about what kind of sashing to use. Normally, I have a neutral or white fabric as background but this is a scrappy quilt made from stash.

Any suggestions for the type of sashing and/or cornerstone fabrics?

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Old 07-02-2011, 10:19 PM
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Not sure about the sashing, but I wanted to say you are doing an amazing job.
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Old 07-02-2011, 10:55 PM
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I am wondering how the pink would work for sashing and the light green for corner stones?
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Old 07-03-2011, 02:31 AM
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Do u have a lot of scraps left that u can piece the dashing from all the fabric u used?
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Old 07-03-2011, 02:49 AM
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I think white sahing would look really nice.
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Old 07-03-2011, 03:03 AM
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Nice quilt.
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Old 07-03-2011, 04:01 AM
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With 111 different blocks and fabric combos, you might want to audition several different fabrics.

You might get some ideas from this thread .... and post on it too, as it's become the central point for this discussion ...
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-110962-1.htm
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Old 07-03-2011, 04:06 AM
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Black sashing would make the bright colors really POP
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Old 07-03-2011, 04:41 AM
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If you want to keep the scrappy look but you need to separate the blocks with sashing, try a narrow strip of sashing (1/2" finished perhaps) with mixed fabrics in the corner blocks. You can even use HST's or QST's for the corner blocks.
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I agree that dark sashing will really allow those colors to shine. Black would work, as would dark brown or charcoal. I would use scraps from the blocks for cornerstones.

ETA: I think navy blue would work nicely, too!
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