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Old 02-07-2011, 05:36 AM
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Very nice as you have laid them out. I would sash in dark blue.
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Old 02-07-2011, 06:59 AM
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I'd lay it out like you have it, but put white rick rack around the edges, then place on black or blue fabric to make it look like old-time photographs. (Place the photo on top of the rick-rack so only the top half of it shows beyond the edge of the photo.)
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Old 02-07-2011, 07:05 AM
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I like the idea of framing each picture if it isn't sewn together already. I'm thinking a smaller inside border and then a print of trees or landscape for the outer border. just a thought. Marty
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Old 02-07-2011, 07:15 AM
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The colors that stands out to me are the beautiful blue of the sky and the ocean. Or the brick color of the buildings and the fall folage or possibly a comination of both.

Please post a picture when you are done. I think it will be a wonderful quilt.
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Old 02-07-2011, 07:42 AM
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I think a dark bright blue would look good. Maybe a royal or navy.
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Old 02-07-2011, 07:43 AM
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Try Navy Blue, or black, and you will be astounded at how the pictures stand out! I would refrain from using any "colors" for sashing, as there is enough color in the pictures, but having the school colors on the boarder would be beautiful!
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Old 02-07-2011, 08:00 AM
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An 8 year old boy - Hmm - sash with Patriots or Red Sox fabric?
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Old 02-07-2011, 08:13 AM
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I think those pictures would look awesome in an "Attic Windows" quilt. I am in the process of making an attic windows quilt with wolves in the windows for a 11 year old boy who loves wolves....just a thought.
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Old 02-07-2011, 08:18 AM
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How about a narrow, bold-colored sashing outlining each photo, then medium sashing which makes each block a square, as already suggested, a medium-width pieced border, and a wider print border? He will love it no matter what you choose. Such a thoughtful, loving gift.
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Old 02-07-2011, 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by nativetexan
make some pieced blocks to go inbetween, besides sashing. maybe flying geese.
Flying geese would be great! I love the quilt and I know your DGS will too! Great job!
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