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    Old 12-09-2012, 06:05 AM
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    Originally Posted by michelled
    The fabric that forms the foundation of the church doesn't seem to appear anywhere else. That's the one I'd use because then it would contrast with every colour in the outside edge blocks and it would also stand out if you put it on a light-colored wall. Nice wallhanging - it almost makes me wish there was some snow outside ... almost ... lol
    I agree, that or the fabric used for the dark tree immediately to the left of the church.
    Love it!
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    Old 12-09-2012, 06:34 AM
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    I would do two...
    one light in side and then your darkest colour...
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    Old 12-09-2012, 06:41 AM
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    It's a cute and fun hanging!

    I see a darker blue that goes with both your church and snowflake backgrounds. I'd also do an inset flange ..... so dark blue, then narrow flange and then dark blue again. Bind in the dark blue.

    For the flange ... I think a white will really make those snowflakes pop and somewhat join them into an overall snowy effect.



    BTW .... I was looking for snowflake fabric yesterday, and wish I could have found what you have. By chance, could you let me know the selvage info? Please? and Thanks!
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    Old 12-09-2012, 06:42 AM
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    First of all, I love your quilt! It is so pretty. I think maybe two borders would be good, maybe that teal church background, and the coral color in the quilt. If you just do one border, the teal would be nice.
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    Old 12-09-2012, 06:57 AM
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    Originally Posted by katier825
    You could go with any color in the quilt. I would use something plain, like a marble or solid to offset the busy prints. I like to lay out a few and audition them before I decide. Some are just ok, some will make the center pop.
    I agree. Any of the colors in the quilt would work.
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    Old 12-09-2012, 07:07 AM
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    i would go with one of the dark colors you used in your piecing...many possibilites...:-)
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    Old 12-09-2012, 07:34 AM
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    Is it a factor where it is going to be hung, i.e. on a light wall or on a dark wall?
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    Old 12-09-2012, 07:58 AM
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    Reallly great job. I also think any of the colors in the quilt!
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    Old 12-09-2012, 08:58 AM
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    I think a nice green or cream border will look very nice.
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    Old 12-09-2012, 09:06 AM
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    My idea would be a white border with any of the colors as binding. I love the quilt!
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