here is my pink and red... too much?
01-20-2017, 05:07 PM
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Of the pinks, I like the lighter (second) one better. If you are considering a green, I'd try one that is closer to the background; the one you've pulled looks like grass green and is too much. Or if you're considering the red or a light blue - you might be able to try the color if you have something in your stash that would be close, even if it's not the satin. That way you could get an idea of if it's worth it before you drive to a store and by something.
01-21-2017, 05:06 AM
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Thanks for the quick post back of the photo .... it's eve nicer once I see the whole thing!
Whomever is the recipient is certainly one very fortunate and much loved wee Miss!
Sorry for the confusion ... when I said lighter, I was actually meaning the darker of the two .... and thinking lighter in comparison to the strawberry strips! Here we go again, re red and pink ........ when I look at the photo, yes the pink satin matches the pinks in your quilt, but because they are subtly there, we don't really see them from the distance. Whereas the green and strawberry, and even the blues show up in the photo. Because of the strength/intensity of the green and strawberries, I think you need a strong coloured frame around the whole thing, when you do your ruffle.
So to me, the green to use, would be the background green already there, as you are not adding in a new colour. Bonus ... to me, the green satin would look quite luxurious too once it is ruffled up
And definitely keep the pale pink minky ... I love that stuff and still want to put it on the back of a quilt for me!
Just the explanation about my thoughts ... you really do need to do what you want and like the most!
Regardless of what you choose, you've got a treasure of a quilt!
Whomever is the recipient is certainly one very fortunate and much loved wee Miss!
Sorry for the confusion ... when I said lighter, I was actually meaning the darker of the two .... and thinking lighter in comparison to the strawberry strips! Here we go again, re red and pink ........ when I look at the photo, yes the pink satin matches the pinks in your quilt, but because they are subtly there, we don't really see them from the distance. Whereas the green and strawberry, and even the blues show up in the photo. Because of the strength/intensity of the green and strawberries, I think you need a strong coloured frame around the whole thing, when you do your ruffle.
So to me, the green to use, would be the background green already there, as you are not adding in a new colour. Bonus ... to me, the green satin would look quite luxurious too once it is ruffled up
And definitely keep the pale pink minky ... I love that stuff and still want to put it on the back of a quilt for me!
Just the explanation about my thoughts ... you really do need to do what you want and like the most!
Regardless of what you choose, you've got a treasure of a quilt!
01-21-2017, 02:08 PM
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My daughter, who is now in her mid-forties, would have loved your quilt as a little girl (that was when Strawberry Shortcake first came about). She would have loved it, even if it had no ruffle. I'm sure your grand-daughter will love it whatever you decide.
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