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Old 02-20-2011, 03:57 AM
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your mom put a lot of work into that is it great! how about a green for the sashing and maybe a lavendar cornerstone at each intersection maybe using a 2" strip
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A treasure for sure!
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Old 02-20-2011, 04:36 AM
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I like the sashing idea, a lot of work and love was put into these pieces.
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Old 02-20-2011, 04:53 AM
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Yes I would NOT take it apart to add sashing. Borders are a great idea. I can see feathers all around the cross stitching. Going to be a beauty when finished.
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Gorgeous!! I agree with a light green to match or coordinate with the leaves. What a lucky find. I'm sure your mom would live to have you finish them.
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really like this suggestion. what a treasure you have. also liked the idea of cutting down the squares. running ahead, how about cross-hatching the white back ground of the blocks? :)

went back and looked at it. don't think they can or should be cut down, but do think the sashing and quilting will add to its beauty.

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your mom put a lot of work into that is it great! how about a green for the sashing and maybe a lavendar cornerstone at each intersection maybe using a 2" strip
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Old 02-20-2011, 06:36 AM
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Originally Posted by sigelgranny
I just found these blocks while going through my Mom's things after she passed away. I would like to finish her dream. I am really stuck as to how to accomplish this. She has them basted together but I would like to add saching and Borders but do not know what to use. Can anyone give me an idea as to what I should use that wouldn't take the emphases away from the cross stiching? Any help would be appreciated.
My Mom embroidered several sets of blocks for family quilts. Here is one she did. A sister designed it and I put it together and hand quilted it for another sister.
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Old 02-20-2011, 06:48 AM
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A scalloped white border---this is so feminine and delicate
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Old 02-20-2011, 06:52 AM
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I think a soft color sashing would be pretty, and show off those beautiful cross stitched flowers.
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Old 02-20-2011, 06:59 AM
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Use a narrow green the same as in the leaves to do sashing.
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