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Old 06-28-2011, 08:55 AM
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I like the idea of some of both...and the red, too!
Please show us when you get it finished!
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Old 06-28-2011, 09:17 AM
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Old 06-28-2011, 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Tippy
OK.. color me weird.. I really like the plaid.
absolutely! I always like to go with the extreme and unexpected!! Plaid!!
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Old 06-28-2011, 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl
Have you considered the blue border, and red binding with a plaid faux piping. Here's a tutorial: http://tlcstitches.blogspot.com/2010...-tutorial.html

I've used this method several times now. Easy to do & I love the special touch it adds.
I like this idea too!! I think the block needs more plaid so this would be a good way to get a little more incorporated!
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Old 06-28-2011, 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl
Have you considered the blue border, and red binding with a plaid faux piping. Here's a tutorial: http://tlcstitches.blogspot.com/2010...-tutorial.html

I've used this method several times now. Easy to do & I love the special touch it adds.
BINGO!!!
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Old 06-28-2011, 10:29 AM
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I agree!

Originally Posted by frarose
I think cowgirl is right on. That would look really great. The plaid by itself is definitely out and the blue is nice but doesn't really set your design off. I think the blue border, and red binding with a plaid faux piping would really make your star pop.
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Old 06-28-2011, 10:36 AM
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If all centers are plaid, I would do border in plaid.
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Old 06-28-2011, 11:14 AM
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I agree with QuiltnCowgirl too!! If not that way, then the blue gets my vote!!
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Old 06-28-2011, 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by lheartsl
Think I like the blue.....
ditto :thumbup:
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Old 06-28-2011, 12:03 PM
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I went with the blue with red binding, this was an unexpected urge in the middle of 4 other projects. lol
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