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    Old 09-07-2010, 07:16 AM
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    It's perfect as it is!! You captured RETRO, right on!!!
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    Old 09-07-2010, 07:27 AM
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    I love it, its very colorful and happy - it makes me smile. The only thing I might do is take the four center squares (made up of 3 pieces each) and rotate 3 of them clockwise (top right-1/4 turn, bottom right 2/4 turn, bottom left 3/4 turn) so that the floral pieces don't all meet in the center.
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    Old 09-07-2010, 10:24 AM
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    Originally Posted by Twilliebee
    Don't 'calm' it down. If you really feel inclined to sashing, I'd use a black and white stripe. It's really a fun piece. Nice job! The navy blue and white stripe is good, but I think black and white would be jazzier.......and I'm thinking the navy and white stripe is just a background piece, but it looks good!
    Yeah. Ditto. :thumbup:
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    Old 09-08-2010, 03:57 PM
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    Originally Posted by DRogers870
    I love it, its very colorful and happy - it makes me smile. The only thing I might do is take the four center squares (made up of 3 pieces each) and rotate 3 of them clockwise (top right-1/4 turn, bottom right 2/4 turn, bottom left 3/4 turn) so that the floral pieces don't all meet in the center.
    I agree! Don't tone it back - it's crazy, man!
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    Old 09-08-2010, 06:04 PM
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    I love it, also, as is!! I'm in love with retro!! And I don't wanna go back to the 60's but this sure brings back the memories!! Thanks for sharing!
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    Old 09-08-2010, 06:20 PM
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    I would add a border but otherwise it is perfect for the funky look.
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    Old 09-08-2010, 06:43 PM
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    How about a double border of the funky colors you're already using, rather than the black/white stripe? Maybe a very narrow yellin' yellow, and then a wider knock'em dead orange!
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    Old 09-08-2010, 06:59 PM
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    I really like it!
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    Old 09-08-2010, 07:05 PM
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    I'm lovin it! If you just wanted a border, I would put a black and white checked one. My opinion, but it looks good as is!
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    Old 09-08-2010, 07:10 PM
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    I like the four squares together in the center, and I like those same fabrics in the top and bottom.
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