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    Old 10-31-2024, 03:34 PM
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    I like to use a dark navy. It sets off so many colors.
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    Old 10-31-2024, 05:59 PM
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    Here's a few of mine .........
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    Old 10-31-2024, 10:17 PM
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    I've never used a dark background, but I am loving all the beautiful quilts everyone has shared here. I had enough trouble sewing black binding onto a quilt with a black border! That was my first Bonnie Hunter mystery, Allietare! I guess the darker the background, the brighter the blocks will have to be. Is that everybody's experience?

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    Old 11-02-2024, 04:58 AM
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    I like quilts with dark backgrounds. They can be very attractive as long as they are hung on a light wall/backdrop.
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    Old 11-02-2024, 05:17 AM
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    Here is one that I did with Kaffe fabrics with a dark purple grunge as a background. So far out of my comfort zone but I was very pleased with the end result.

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    Old 11-02-2024, 05:34 AM
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    Here's a quilt I did several years ago. My great-niece loved it, so I gave it to her. It has a minky back.
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    Old 11-07-2024, 10:49 PM
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    Here are a couple I made.

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    Old 11-08-2024, 07:09 AM
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    I made Bonnie Hunters Chilhowee mystery with black background. I call it Chilloween.
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    Old 11-08-2024, 08:43 PM
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    Here's a string quilt with gray background
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    Old 11-09-2024, 01:37 AM
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    I have made only three dark quilts. I have a problem enjoying making and finishing them. But, I made this lap sized one for hubby last year.
    And this one for my grandson. Not very dark really.
    And last is the one for my son.
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