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10-22-2012, 02:45 AM

#21

farscapegal

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Originally Posted by MTS

I think it's great counter to the traditional, predominately off-white front.

I always think of the turn down.
It's a lovely surprise.

You've got enough off-white empty space on the front.
And it picks up all the colors in your rings.

I agree.

I would use it.

Sybil

10-22-2012, 02:50 AM

#22

nygal

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If it just on the back I'd use it. It looks like a pretty print.

10-22-2012, 03:27 AM

#23

QuiltnNan

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for me, it's a bit busy, but it will be on the back, so won't be seen.

10-22-2012, 03:59 AM

#24

nunnyJo

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think it's great for a backing and can be reversible, if you want

10-22-2012, 05:39 AM

#25

joyce888

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It is busy. Do the colors and fabric prints coordinate with the front? It would be a very hard print for me to work with.

10-22-2012, 05:48 AM

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quiltstringz

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I like it - it reflects the western fabric that is used in the DWR.

10-22-2012, 05:55 AM

#27

DebbE

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As a backing its fine, especially since it carries the western theme. It's busier than I would choose, but as MTS said, it would be a nice surprise when you turn down the bed. But you may need a layer of batting and one layer of a good quality white flannel to be sure you can't see the colors from the back on the front. I'd use the cactus green on the back (as long as it 'goes' with the green that's next to the navy) for the binding.

Last edited by DebbE; 10-22-2012 at 05:56 AM. Reason: typing didn't keep up with the brain...!

10-22-2012, 05:58 AM

#28

MTS

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Quote:

Originally Posted by farscapegal

I agree.

I would use it.

Sybil

John.
Sigh.

;-)

10-22-2012, 06:10 AM

#29

quilter1430

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My vote is that the backing is way too busy!

10-22-2012, 08:09 AM

#30

Quilterfay

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I really like the fabric. I would just be really carefull that it does not show through and that it does not bleed. Remember there is no quilt police.