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    Old 04-09-2013, 01:11 PM
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    Originally Posted by SavedByGrace
    Prism99, I'm not following what you are saying about the middle squares in the 9-patches. For a single chain, don't they have to all be the same as the large squares? The top 2 pictures are deceiving as far as color. The bottom pic is much more accurate.
    It's the yellow squares. They are in the center of each nine-patch. It really disrupts the flow of a random single Irish Chain pattern. The middle and corner pieces of the nine-patch form the Chain. It is the other pieces that should match the large background squares.

    Edit: Oh, I see why it was confusing. I should have said "center squares" instead of middle squares.
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    Old 04-09-2013, 01:18 PM
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    I vote for 3. I like the contrast the black brings to it.
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    Old 04-09-2013, 01:19 PM
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    Here's a link to a random Single Irish Chain quilt:
    http://fabadashery.blogspot.com/2013...arm-quilt.html

    I think yours would look stunning with a silvery neutral gray as the background. A swirly batik cream/tan would be another nice choice. You really need a neutral to set off the brightly colored chains. (In my opinion.)
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    Old 04-09-2013, 01:39 PM
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    If you want to keep the background fabric, I think either 1 or 2 will work. I agree with Prism that using the same center square in your 9 patch is distracting. I also would keep all your pieces of the 9 patch that are part of the chain a very dark or different color. The green you are using is too close in value to the background.
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    Old 04-09-2013, 01:46 PM
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    I like the 'pop' of #3.

    Next I like #1. Which at least has interest.

    #2 is way to bland.
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    Old 04-09-2013, 01:49 PM
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    I like that swirly fabric so much! I think the 1st one and then the 3rd.
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    Old 04-09-2013, 01:54 PM
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    I like the third one best.
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    Old 04-09-2013, 02:03 PM
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    I vote No. 1
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    Old 04-09-2013, 02:05 PM
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    If you are looking for a more subtle coloration, #1 is the choice....for a brighter look, I prefer #3
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    Old 04-09-2013, 02:08 PM
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    Now I see what some of you mentioned about the yellow squares. That was quite unintentional. Thanks for the heads-up.....I didn't even notice that.
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