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    Old 09-26-2012, 03:19 PM
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    This would make a really pretty "Trip around the world" or a bargello.
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    Old 09-26-2012, 03:38 PM
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    I love those floral fabrics on the left, and I like the array of colors as a whole. What I'm confused about is the presence of the flannel. Is it intended for the backing? Whatever you decide to do, your daughter will love it because you made it just for her.
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    Old 09-26-2012, 06:01 PM
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    I agree that the yellow sticks out, You could add some more lights just to balance things out a bit. A great bunch of colors to work from!
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    Old 09-26-2012, 09:28 PM
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    I like your choices except for the yellow. It is too intense. The red/orange at the end seems a bit bright (at least on my monitor) All the other colors seem more subdued. I agree about the fabric choices-for a young girl I would definitely stay with the 100% cotton. Use the satin for a pillow or pillow sham with a flannel back.
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    Old 09-26-2012, 11:24 PM
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    I love all the colours but like others have mentioned you could run into some real problems using such different types of fabric and like previous poster try a Disappearing 9 patch - really simple but very effective do let us know what you decide
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    Old 09-27-2012, 12:20 AM
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    I don't have time to read all the comments so if I repeat some one, I'm sorry. IF you have washed all (especially the flannel) prior to cutting, why not make a rag quilt with the flannels on the back. When doing so, use at least 1/2 inch seams and use the satin on the back with the flannel for additional texture but fuse 2 satins wrong side together omitting the fusing in the outer 3/8 of the seam allowance. Even that bright yellow should work if you mix it in on the BACK with the satin and flannel.
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    Old 09-27-2012, 02:26 AM
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    I like the the light pink with white, fabric and 2 floral prints. I would try to match the orange in the fabric like the orange on the right if it matched.
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    Old 09-29-2012, 08:38 PM
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    I like all the colors,what ever pattern you decide on I am sure it will be gorgeous
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    Old 10-07-2012, 06:38 AM
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    One thing that has not been mentioned is the fact that most flannel shrinks more than regular cotton fabric. This is why pre-washing flannel is suggested. If it is heavily quilted, it may not shrink as much, but that also means heavily quilting the entire quilt.
    Satin is usually a dry clean fabric, rather than washable. And it frays,
    Just my two cents: omit the flannel and the satin. Your colors are lovely and will work nicely together.
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