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06-26-2011, 03:19 PM

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ube quilting

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Another opinion here! I like the idea of the pink fabric in the block but a little narrower so as to not over power the blocks.

06-26-2011, 03:24 PM

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MadQuilter

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Quote:

Originally Posted by lb70542

thank you all so much for the help. my instinct was telling me solid..but i love the sashing fabric so much..so I'll us it as my backing or binding...awww what about a 1 inch border between two 3 inch solid borders with mitered corners like a picture frame? such as green, print,pink.. or vice verse.again thank you all off i go to put in a movie and rip rip rip..
thank you...
loretta.

That sounds even more busy than the sashing you have now. The block is really pretty. One other option is to find another block to alternate and see if that gives you a secondary design.

06-26-2011, 03:30 PM

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When I choose fabrics, first I get the colors, light med and dk. Then I go back, and look at the prints. Do I have a small print, medium, and something that looks like a solid, or a larger print. So just as we have a contrast in light med dk, we have a contrast in the size of our prints.

06-26-2011, 03:53 PM

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bjrusty

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yes, maybe a green or a shade darker pink. Try laying different fabrics along the blocks before you rip out the sashing. Barb

06-26-2011, 04:45 PM

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Blocks are beautiful, I am with the others, you need a solid for sashing. Great job.

06-26-2011, 05:43 PM

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athenagwis

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Originally Posted by lb70542

I think that might be a good use of the fabric!! You could lay it out once your middle is done and see how it looks. :)

Cheers!
Rachel

06-27-2011, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by athenagwis

My own personal opinion is I like the idea of putting sashing there, but that fabric is a bit busy with the other prints you have. Perhaps a nice light colored solid? Like a pale green or something I think would look nice. Just my opinion of course!! :)

Rachel

I agree sashing is great and the light green would pull the colors together

06-27-2011, 01:55 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DogHouseMom

I'm thinking a narrower sashing in a lighter but same "tone" as the pink in the block would look great. With corner blocks of a lighter (but same tone) of green. A solid or mottled fabric.

Or visa versa - green sashing with pink corner blocks.

I tend to agree with DogHouseMom. I think more color for your sashing would make your blocks stand out more. Love your choice of fabics. And I rip alot too!!

06-27-2011, 03:13 AM

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Holba

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I think it would look nice without any sashing.
I r
eally like the blocks!

06-27-2011, 03:17 AM

#30

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Definitely a darker solid color sashing. The color depends on what color you want to bring out to highlight you room decor. You have lots of choices. :thumbup: