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    Old 09-20-2017, 07:11 AM
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    Here are before and after photos. I posted the before earlier seeking help for this ugly top, and then I had an inspiration--I added the black strips on 2 sides of each block. I like it now. :-) So now I'm trying to decide how to quilt it. One idea would be to do a FMQ flower in the center of every block, along the lines of Lori Kennedy's flower:
    http://theinboxjaunt.com/2012/11/27/...t-flower-ever/
    But I'd love to hear some other suggestions from y'all.
    Thanks for looking!
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    Old 09-20-2017, 07:20 AM
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    Very nice. The difference is amazing.
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    Old 09-20-2017, 07:23 AM
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    I don't know how to quilt it but I love the dimension you have now with the new look.
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    Old 09-20-2017, 07:32 AM
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    That does look better, but how did you add the black strips after the block was made?
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    Old 09-20-2017, 07:38 AM
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    Total different look. Very nice.
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    Old 09-20-2017, 07:42 AM
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    Originally Posted by alikigirl
    That does look better, but how did you add the black strips after the block was made?
    Raw edge applique. It would have been a lot easier to piece them from the beginning!
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    Old 09-20-2017, 08:01 AM
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    I like it...totally different look.
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    Old 09-20-2017, 08:16 AM
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    i think it's a great solution
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    Very nice! I like the shadow effect!
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    Old 09-20-2017, 09:19 AM
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    Wonderful! The shadows really brought the quilt to life! Love it.

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