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Originally Posted by scowlkat

Ok, here is my two cent's worth! I think the dark blue makes your cornerstones disappear so I would try the light blue as the main sashing and use the dark as the cornerstones - just opposite of what you have! Or you could alternate the dark blue with some red!

I love the blocks and am sure whatever you decide will be gorgeous!

I agree with scowlkat.
You are doing a great job designing this quilt!! I can't wait to see more :D:D:D

Here's one...not sure if it's what you are looking for but it does have a chain block.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-36389-1.htm

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Originally Posted by crackers

Here's one...not sure if it's what you are looking for but it does have a chain block.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-36389-1.htm

Thank you! I actually drew out several designs and this was one of them. Just find it so difficult to decide!

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Originally Posted by PaperPrincess

I've used cotton men's shirts from the Salvation Army and they seemed to hold up OK. If you are concerned make a mini quilt or placemat and launder it. I would definately pre wash any new fabric. The older stuff is not going to shrink so you're ok there. Given your excellent work on these blocks, you should be able to handle assembling the quilt on point. Finally, I like the dark blue sashing. I like how it makes the secondary squares with the cornerstones.

I put all the blocks on top of a big piece of the navy...and it really makes them stand out so nice...and does create another block without it being so busy. Then red for the centers or even using a variety of the colors for the centers...this is where I'm leaning right now. Thanks for the insight on the secondary squares.

think it looks great!

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Originally Posted by karenm36

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Originally Posted by crackers

Here's one...not sure if it's what you are looking for but it does have a chain block.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-36389-1.htm

Thank you! I actually drew out several designs and this was one of them. Just find it so difficult to decide!

YES :D :D :D ...YOU ARE BRILLIANT!!!! That is exactly the chain block I was hoping you could find! Karen do you like it? Do you think it will work? I think it would be awesome nd if your son loves red I would use red if not use green or what ever color he really likes. What do you think? ooooh I can see it in my head and wow it is awesome!!!!

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Originally Posted by alaskasunshine

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Originally Posted by karenm36

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Originally Posted by crackers

Here's one...not sure if it's what you are looking for but it does have a chain block.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-36389-1.htm

Thank you! I actually drew out several designs and this was one of them. Just find it so difficult to decide!

Yeah, glad she found the one you were thinking of! Yes, I do like it a lot. It's between this one or doing the secondary squares with a contrasting center. Going to sleep on it all and think about it some more tomorrow. Just realized I think I'm coming down with something so I'll wait till I'm more clear headed to make up my mind. In the meantime...I'll just make more blocks as I feel up to it. Thanks so much to everyone for your help!

I agree with Ditter. Red cornerstones will make the quilt sparkle.

I think red in the center would be great. I am impressed with the straigthness of your stripes and plaids. Good work!!