Bobbie I would think any color would look great, even scraps, if all the sashing strips are all the same color to tie it in together. I am anxious to see what you surprise us with!
The pattern says for a 63 x 83 it takes 48 (10 inch) squares, plus 3 1/4 yards of black or whatever color you use, for your stripping. So you could use a layer cake, plus 6 more 10 inch sqs, from the fabric you use for your backing and it will tie it all in. Be sure to add 5/8 yd more to your 3 1/4 yardage if you do, so 4 1/8 yards. You will also need binding fabric, unless your pattern says it is included, in the black stripping they used. The pattern directions may tell you if it was included in the yardage.
Last edited by toogie; 04-20-2022 at 12:20 PM.