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Old 02-19-2010, 10:49 AM
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I think you need to audition each choice and see which you prefer. They all have their merits, but seeing it is the best way to make a choice. That being said, there is something to be said for darker fabrics that don't show every spot. Especially if you have pets.

That is one beautiful top!! I can't wait to see what you do with it! Great job!
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Old 02-19-2010, 10:53 AM
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I personally think you should do the border with one of the aqua/turquoise colors from the center stars.

I don't think the paisley would look good because I think it will be too busy and too much of a distraction.
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Old 02-19-2010, 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by sewjoyce
WOW -- beautiful quilt!! I think a large cream border would look nice, especially if you're using a dark bed skirt -- That would be easiest way to finish it. However, the idea of a few smaller "floating stars" in the border would also be beautiful! :D
That would also give you some space to do some pretty quilting inbetween the stars :D:D:D
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Old 02-19-2010, 12:08 PM
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Thinking that you should send it to me so I can have a closer look at it. If I get inspired maybe I will finish it for you and try it out on my bed, LOL. Oh and maybe by then I will have lost your address, darn it!

That is stunning! Love the colors and the balance and EVERYTHING! My address is...........
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Old 02-19-2010, 01:03 PM
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Thank you everyone for all your ideas and kind works... still stumped :cry: As someone stated by adding all cream it would make it look like I am just trying to make it larger... do not want that look... I may take the border off and extend the blocks... and then end it with the border... another thought...
this one is just drivng me crazy,,, lol
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Old 02-19-2010, 01:14 PM
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I vote cream, especially since the skirt will be darker.
Looks great!
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Old 02-19-2010, 04:05 PM
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I thought paisley.... pin some of the paisley material down one side and stand back and decide... that dark blue is pretty too... it needs to be dark and definitely not the cream.
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Old 02-19-2010, 05:54 PM
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Beautiful! I am a star lover anyway. what is the name of the pattern? is it made with quick triangles?
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Old 02-19-2010, 06:30 PM
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Here is my two cents: think you should remove the corner blocks in your border, replace them with smaller versions of your stars, then add a border of your paisley fabric then you can finish with the cream, and binding with the paisley fabric to tie it all together.
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Old 02-19-2010, 06:45 PM
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That is gorgeous. I love the nine patches with the lattice. Nice!! I don't know about the rest...
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