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02-05-2014, 11:20 PM

#21

DOTTYMO

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I would match a blue and white in the borders, only narrow pieces.

02-06-2014, 12:08 AM

#22

rebeljane

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I don't think it works! JMHO

02-06-2014, 06:27 AM

#23

hairquilt

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I don't think it's the blue so much as the gray that dulls it or something to me. The colors in the middle part of the Star just don't complement each other or go Wow or anything. Audition other colors there & see if that makes a difference. It's going to be a Awesome quilt when you get colors right!!

02-06-2014, 06:29 AM

#24

Nanny's dollface

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Quote:

Originally Posted by lodes48

I think it works especially if you incorporate the fabric or color in the sashing or border.

I agree with this suggestion!

02-07-2014, 05:09 AM

#25

lclang

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The blue will probably be fine, but add some as a border to tie it with the center. If you don't want to do that, you could do a flange or simply bind it in the blue. I think more is better in this case.

02-07-2014, 05:13 AM

#26

Aurora

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Nanny's dollface

I agree with this suggestion!

I like the blue print. I would also use it in a border. Those are the colors your niece requested and it is a gift for her. I would honor her request.

02-07-2014, 06:24 AM

#27

coopah

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Quote:

Originally Posted by lodes48

I think it works especially if you incorporate the fabric or color in the sashing or border.

What she said. :-)

02-07-2014, 06:50 AM

#28

JanieH

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I think the blue overpowers and draws the eye too much. I would go with a softer blue.

02-07-2014, 09:09 AM

#29

caspharm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Crqltr

I agree here, this blue just does not work. I think a different shade of blue and a smaller print would work better. I love this pattern and your other colors!

I also agree. The print is too busy and the blue is not quite the same value. The other colors are great, just audition another blue for the center.

02-07-2014, 09:14 AM

#30

borntoquilt

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good eye DOGHOUSEMOM! "I" thank you for catching that!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by DogHouseMom

Since you asked (normally I wouldn't say anything)... when I first opened it I thought "ugh, colors wrong" (I always look at the pic before I read the text).

I think a solid blue would look better than a blue print.

BTW ... you have a block flipped. Top right ... beige/rust HST in the frame