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The polka dot sashing doesn't quite work. What about replacing the sashing with a deep gold or dark brown fabric? And perhaps a narrower sashing width. You could use the polka dot sashing strips for the binding instead?
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Originally Posted by Quilter7x
Honestly, I'm not thrilled with it either, because the dots on the fabric aren't straight.
What about using black sashing to showcase the other fabrics? The squares are such beautiful fabrics. |
Originally Posted by LovingIzabella
It may not necessarily be the pattern in the fabric but how it is cut. If you cut it so it was straight when you sewed it to the other blocks it may look better. As it stands it gives it a curved,lopsided look. just my opinion of course :-)
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I would take the strip out and just put the pretty blocks together. Save the strip for something else.
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I would take the sashing out too. I really like the other fabrics, but that one isn't working for me. You can use a different fabric, or just put the blocks together. Can't wait to see it finished!
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you might try a narrow strip in between instead of this wide one..and a more subdued color, or the black as was suggested..a solid color would probably be the best, to show off the pretty blocks. I know I have taken things apart when they just dont go well together..in cross stitch group, we call it "Frogging".... you know, rip rip rip.....
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Originally Posted by bj
What if you took the sashing out of the middle and just put the squares together with the seams offset? Or try a sashing strip that is not so busy. The polkadots seem to clash with your squares. 'Course, it could be one of those combos that doesn't seem to come together until you have a bigger chunk of it done. Just keep at it. Or put it aside for a couple of days and let the possibilities percolate in your brain a bit.
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It seems to have too much movement for me. I agree a black strip may work better.
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I personally would like to see the strip with a pattern since the blocks are solids. You could use a floral strip or for a more masculine look, use a plaid strip being careful to keep the pattern lined up. Or you could use a different color between each row of blocks.....lots of possibilities..
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The sashing strip might work better, if it were half the size? You could also maybe add the same sashing across the width of the quilt say every other square? Sort of like a 4-patch with sashing all around.
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