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    Old 08-27-2013, 05:44 AM
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    I think it's just fine the way it is. I would not embroider any ants on your border either.
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    Old 08-27-2013, 06:01 AM
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    I also think it need a small 1" sashing to seperated the block and make them standout. Try auditioning different colors sashing like maybe green leaves or green polkadot . Black may be too dark. Make the sashing fairly light so it frames the blocks but does not out shine them. m
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    Old 08-27-2013, 06:46 AM
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    It's going to be a great quilt! Take it off the bed. Or put a white sheet behind it. I think the bright bedcover is drowning how super this one is.
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    Old 08-27-2013, 06:47 AM
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    Your blocks look great. And I agree, a narrow sashing of black would really set them off. I had to smile when you mentioned the ants. I personally kind of liked the idea, maybe no embroidered ones, but it would be fun to do a couple in the quilting, just for a subtle touch of whimsy?
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    Old 08-27-2013, 08:17 AM
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    I would use black sashing with the green border. I like the quilt just needs a touch here and there, but I agree no ants.
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    Old 08-27-2013, 08:40 AM
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    I think it looks great , if you wanted to add a little more o it , i would put a small (maybe 1 inch finished) sashing in red or black and make the border in opposite of red or black sashing
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    Old 08-27-2013, 08:54 AM
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    I really like your offset rows do you really want to do half blocks on those short rows or leave that for creative quilting spaces? Negative spaces can add a lot sometimes. I really like your blocks and going outside the box think it would make such a beautiful table cloth and kitchen curtains doing a whole kitchen scheme around this quilt block and fabric collection.
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    Old 08-27-2013, 09:30 AM
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    I agree with omacookie, some black sashing would really make a big difference.
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    Old 08-27-2013, 10:07 AM
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    It's lovely. If you find it boring, have you considered narrow sashing strips? Try it out on graph paper with colored pencils before you start cutting. Maybe medium to light green??
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    Old 08-27-2013, 10:11 AM
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    A narrow sashing in red would enhance the quilt and not distract from the blocks - nothing wide, just a narrow one.
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