I liked the one darker muted blue green in the last row. I think it is a good contrast without overpowering the cactus print. It would be restful which is what you want in the bedroom. What are the color of the walls and other accessories in the room?

Keep the comments coming friends! :thumbup:

Right now I'm still stuck on using large squares (of the cactus fabric) and narrow sashing as a pattern, mostly because I'm having a hard time "seeing" the cactus fabric being paired with more than 1 other fabric.

The BQ quilt is exciting and fun looking-- impressed that your 9 year old granddaughter is making it, CindyB-- but the retro 50s vibe I get from it wouldn't work in my bedroom.

Again, because I'm having a hard time managing more than 1 coordinate, the Warm Wishes quilt is not for this project but I LOOOOOOOOOVE the pattern. Not sure why it appeals to me so much but I really want to make a fall quilt using that pattern and Civil War reprints. Thanks Tartan for giving me my next project!

Barb, I'll keep that pattern in mind-- thank you!

Glad some of you are feeling my fabric choices-- I was a little worried everyone would say NOPE to my picks :D And I was totally thinking of cactus flowers when I picked out the pinks; so cool that others have the same picture!

I'm surprised to see that green is being recommended as the second color, tho. I have to be honest here, I'm worried that would be too bland. If keep the sashing narrow, which I intend too, I feel like a contrasting color wouldn't overwhelm the design. Or maybe it would. I'm off to audition some greens with the cactus fabric right now. :)

Marryellen, I just missed your post!

I like the dark teal-ish color too-- the darkness of it anchors the lighter cactus print and as you said, it doesn't overpower. Agree that it is restful. The walls of my bedroom are a soft light blue and the wood all is dark brown. I always pick a warm colored bedspread to counteract the coolness from the blue walls, so using a blue with the green would be going outside my "comfort zone" LOL but I think it could look really pretty

Love your fabric. I would choose a pink sashing or perhaps one of the greens in the cacti print. Here is a simple pattern that will focus on your lovely fabric.
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Snowball block

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This is Snowball - Nine Patch.

I have always admired Pixie Quilt Cactus Wreath quilt. It is not a good pattern for your fabric if you want to keep the cactus fabric as a focus print but it may give you some ideas for a coordinate color.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBfJ3cLTuqk
I favor the Stone and Summer fabrics from the ones you've shown.

I would go with colors that are in the fabric. BQ with sashing. To me it's a busy print. Any other print would just make it busier.

Love your fabric, I am going to go outside the box and say that I absolutely love the violet color with one of the pinks. Just reminded me of Christmas cactus. BTW there is a BQ2, I made mine using a focus fabric and a couple of others. You may want to check that pattern out.

Solid purple/ violet. Your print is beautiful and bright, the dark violet will contrast the light green and white print. It will help "feature" the green print......all,others are too busy and will pull the eye towards them instead of the green print. Please post your quilt. What a wonderful project.

Love the snowball nine patch twinkie. Great pattern for a focus fabric.

Fabric can make a quilt modern or traditional or any other vibe. I like the idea of the BQ quilt (not as difficult as it appears) with a very pale green background and pink or several pinks for the accent color.
where is Chicago do you live? I grew up in the Lincoln Park Area. bc