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07-15-2011, 06:47 AM

#121

grannypat7925

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I like it with the red sashing! Makes it POP!

07-15-2011, 06:51 AM

#122

grandmasue

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Like the red best. What is the pattern? I love it and you did a great job.

07-15-2011, 06:57 AM

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Stitchit123

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Definetly the red. Your blocks are beautiful. Don't forget to send more pics I can't wait to see this one finished :thumbup:

07-15-2011, 06:57 AM

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MommaDorian

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Quote:

Originally Posted by grandmasue

Like the red best. What is the pattern? I love it and you did a great job.

This is Carol Doak's Alaska block, from her 50 Fabulous Paper-Pieced Stars book.

07-15-2011, 06:59 AM

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wisconsin

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red

07-15-2011, 07:02 AM

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peacequiltingnana

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Prism99

I personally like the red! IMO, the black has nothing to tie it in with the blocks. White would be my 2nd choice. Seems to me the blue dulls the quilt too much.

Edit: I wonder if a slightly narrower sashing would make a difference? Seems to me that the sashing width almost overpowers the very intricate blocks. Maybe a red sashing width more in keeping with the width of the red in the blocks?

I agree with all of this - including a narrower red sashing - so the beautiful, almost delicate blocks aren't overpowered.