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    Old 10-12-2011, 10:38 PM
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    it;s scrappy..and it looks great...nice job
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    Old 10-12-2011, 11:40 PM
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    Originally Posted by quiltlady1941
    Thanks ... This must be how a scrappy quilt looks... LOL...I guess

    I'll keep going and see how it comes out.

    anyone think I should take the lighter squares out??

    Thanks everyone..
    Yes, I think you should take out the light ones that just fade into the white background, it spoils the over-all effect. i just finished a big quilt with 84 blocks, but I had made 106. I ended up
    taking out the extra light ones......! I had enough of the light ones to make a tiny light quilt. But, with the brighter colors you're using the light ones do nothing for the design.
    Your colors and pattern are very, very nice, just get out those that just fade away!
    I just looked at your photo again......if you squint and look at it and the block has disappeared, take it out. I see a pale pink, a cream near the pillow, and a few others that just don't "do anything" for the design. Your instinct was right on, get out the too lights.
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    Old 10-12-2011, 11:48 PM
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    I agree. The scrappy look is so cute on this x's and o's. Let us see it when it is done too please.
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    Old 10-12-2011, 11:54 PM
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    Keep going I think it looks nice....
    Would love to see your progess in another day or two.
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    Old 10-13-2011, 01:49 AM
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    Love it. Keep on going!!
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    Old 10-13-2011, 02:03 AM
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    looks great!
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    Old 10-13-2011, 05:23 AM
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    Iw love the way it looks now! If you are unsure, make a few more darker blocks and replace the really light ones. Take another photo and compare the 2 photos, then decide.
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    Old 10-13-2011, 05:30 AM
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    really very pretty! i think it looks perfect in the picture. :)
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    Old 10-13-2011, 06:02 AM
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    I think it's great. A true scrap happy quilt!
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    Old 10-13-2011, 06:08 AM
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    I love scrappy so I always think they are cute!! But I agree with your instincts - this pattern works best with strong contrast so take out the light ones (I'm thinking the pink one) that don't have much contrast. Keep going.....lookin' good!
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