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12-29-2013, 07:04 PM

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Rodney

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Pink and white is a classic combination. No reason it wouldn't work.
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12-29-2013, 07:45 PM

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Boston1954

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I would vote for a medium to dark brown. Pink and brown are nice together, at least that is what I think when I see chocolate and strawberry ice cream.....

12-29-2013, 08:09 PM

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Nammie to 7

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Any color you choose would look good -- I just made one in shades of light gray with brights as the squares in between -it looks really nice!!

12-29-2013, 08:10 PM

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BETTY62

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I think white would look great if you go bak to the bright hues for the binding.

12-29-2013, 08:19 PM

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GrannieAnnie

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Quote:

Originally Posted by LavenderBlue

I am beginning a jelly roll quilt for my 88 yr. old Mom's birthday the end of January. Her favorite color is pink so I'm using various shades, mostly very colorful/bright hues, and eliminating very light pink fabrics.

If I ever make myself such a quilt, I plan to attach a 2.5" black solid square on both ends of the jelly roll strips as accents. I've seen very attractive pink/black quilts.

I don't think my Mom would like black in hers, so was wondering if solid white squares would look good. Using the white is why I would not use VERY light pinks. Any opinions?

If you want something for contrast, how about burgandy or scarlet or blood red or all 3, then use your light pinks.

12-29-2013, 09:41 PM

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ragamuffin

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Take a look over in Pictures - feline fanatic showed a jelly roll in bright pinks today, it is really nice looking. Just another idea for you.

12-29-2013, 10:05 PM

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MacThayer

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I really like the combination of pink and soft grey. That would be my suggestion, especially for an older woman. Very restful next to your brighter pinks.

12-29-2013, 10:16 PM

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thimblebug6000

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I always thought white or black squares would look kind of neat, but after looking at the ones on this pinterest page I think I prefer the strips cut & joined on the diagonal & if you want a splash of something else, then an appliqué. JMHO
http://www.pinterest.com/auntieclark...lly-roll-race/

12-30-2013, 06:09 AM

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Misty's Mom

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What about a shade of blue, like navy or royal?

12-30-2013, 08:08 AM

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lfletcher

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I think the white would look good. I have seen a jelly roll quilt in blues done with the white squares and it was striking. Should work for pink as well.