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    Old 06-16-2013, 07:55 PM
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    I would put boarders around your blocks, because it would frame each block. I look to flowers for inspiration, so I would go with a purple, you always see purple and yellow flowers in flower beds together. A Christmas green, or a deep blue would be colors that would go nicely with your blocks, too. Would love to see it when you are finished.
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    Old 06-16-2013, 08:39 PM
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    I like the purple idea iris colored maybe? or a soft blue cant go wrong. IMHO orange is too bright you have a ton going with the yellow. what about white sashing thin white border then a wider border of the purple or blue? p s lay out some colors between then a few blocks on top with say the 2 inch spacing? you can see what color you like best take a pic of each color then go look at your pics suprise you will like one!
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    Old 06-16-2013, 08:45 PM
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    sashing or border - i thick thicker...totally agree. I love the size of the blue one, I would also use a print, o black or dark heavy color. I would not go orange either. Uless you really like it bright.

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    Old 06-16-2013, 08:52 PM
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    You are totally right on....I agree have the daughter decide on the color.
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    Everybody has their own tastes when it comes to quilts. So, your son doesn't like your blue quilt. I think it is very dramatic, it takes traditional sampler blocks and gives them a very modern feel. Some people will like it and some people will hate it. Ask your GD what color she would like with the yellow. I have one niece who would have to have grey and one who would go for a bolder color. I was thinking a beautiful turquoise, but orange is a good idea, too.
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    Old 06-17-2013, 04:11 AM
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    A light blue which is opposite of yellow on the color wheel would set it off nicely without detracting from the blocks.
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    Old 06-17-2013, 05:09 AM
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    very nice, how bout a batik with a gold in it?
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    Old 06-17-2013, 06:47 AM
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    Originally Posted by gabeway
    A light blue which is opposite of yellow on the color wheel would set it off nicely without detracting from the blocks.
    I agree!!!!!!!!!
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    Old 06-17-2013, 06:55 AM
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    Depends on who it's for, but even a red would make this pop or black.
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    Old 06-17-2013, 06:59 AM
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    I would be here asking the same question - so I'm no help!
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    Old 06-17-2013, 07:04 AM
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    I think blue would look great.
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