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    Old 09-10-2011, 05:24 PM
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    Try using the "wrong" side of the fabric. Sometimes it can be a bit lighter than the "right" side.
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    Old 09-10-2011, 05:39 PM
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    Wow, I love it.
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    Old 09-10-2011, 06:09 PM
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    Very nice, I also like it the way it is - continue on :thumbup:
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    Old 09-10-2011, 06:12 PM
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    Looks good as is to me! Love the colors.
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    Old 09-10-2011, 06:27 PM
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    Awesome design!! A tad lighter sashing would look great. Please show us your finished piece :-D
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    Old 09-10-2011, 06:58 PM
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    I love it. keep as is. The only thing to make it better is making it bigger. HEEHEE!
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    Old 09-10-2011, 07:55 PM
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    Very pretty!
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    Old 09-10-2011, 11:35 PM
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    Thanks ladies. Having settled on the design I've begun cutting the fabric.

    Maybe my next will be another variation since I can't really settle on the design cause I can see many variations - maybe that's what quilting is all about!
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    Old 09-11-2011, 05:16 AM
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    Originally Posted by Baloonatic
    Wow, what a pretty quilt! This pattern is easy, you're going to have fun! I think the sashing color is fine just as it is, but once you go to purchase your fabrics and actually have them in hand, you can make your final decision.
    Fabrics already purchased. Thanks for the heads up!

    Originally Posted by colwoods
    Very pretty. There are a lot of shades of pink and the sashing seems to jump out. What if you used a pale green to pick up the green in the leaves? Just a thought.
    I tried a pale green and didn't like it at all. The sashing has been the hardest thing for me to decide on. Thanks for your kind words.

    Originally Posted by j
    I would never have thought to keep the pattern in order by fussy cutting it. Thanks for the idea and this is going to be beautiful. - J
    My pleasure J

    Originally Posted by AngelinaMaria
    I haven't had a chance to read all the posts yet, but was wondering what program/how you are preparing that image of your quilt block?? I have run across a quilt image maker on a website that lets you play around with a few images and different quilt patterns to see how it would look. Would love something of my own that is more flexible and would let me load the actual fabrics I am wanting to use to see exactly how it would look. Is there anything like that??
    Played around in Adobe Photoshop - I have that on my computer since I'm a photographer. I had a look at Electric Quilt 7 the other evening, nice but I struggle along with PS for now.
    Thanks for your kind words :)

    Originally Posted by charlotte37830
    I did a search for the pattern and I have to say that I like yours better than any of trhe ones I saw. I really like your color choices and the print. I'm bookmarking this page for future referance.
    I've done a little tweaking and will post the new "plan" after this message.

    Originally Posted by Grambi
    I like it! I've found that I have better luck with bias edges now that I have started starching the heck out of the fabric before I cut the triangle. I have been using Faultless in a pump spray. I don't have the bottle here in the house, but it is a black plastic bottle and is some kind of "extreme" or "max" or something to that effect. Good luck!
    So you recommend a thorough dousing of starch - better put on my mask. hehe

    WhiteTiger and GramaLaura - tell me what you think of the revised image. I'm gonna post it after this message.

    I've tried to answer all questions. Sorry if I missed anyone. And thanks to everyone for your lovely words.

    A slightly different treatment of the border. Stippling of the sashing will help to lighten it up!
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    Old 09-11-2011, 07:34 AM
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    I like the color combinations as you have them. Great job! I notice a small grid showing through & was wondering if some pieces are already quilted.
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