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    Old 06-28-2011, 08:55 AM
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    I like the idea of some of both...and the red, too!
    Please show us when you get it finished!
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    Old 06-28-2011, 09:17 AM
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    Old 06-28-2011, 09:21 AM
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    Originally Posted by Tippy
    OK.. color me weird.. I really like the plaid.
    absolutely! I always like to go with the extreme and unexpected!! Plaid!!
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    Old 06-28-2011, 09:22 AM
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    Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl
    Have you considered the blue border, and red binding with a plaid faux piping. Here's a tutorial: http://tlcstitches.blogspot.com/2010...-tutorial.html

    I've used this method several times now. Easy to do & I love the special touch it adds.
    I like this idea too!! I think the block needs more plaid so this would be a good way to get a little more incorporated!
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    Old 06-28-2011, 09:54 AM
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    Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl
    Have you considered the blue border, and red binding with a plaid faux piping. Here's a tutorial: http://tlcstitches.blogspot.com/2010...-tutorial.html

    I've used this method several times now. Easy to do & I love the special touch it adds.
    BINGO!!!
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    Old 06-28-2011, 10:29 AM
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    I agree!

    Originally Posted by frarose
    I think cowgirl is right on. That would look really great. The plaid by itself is definitely out and the blue is nice but doesn't really set your design off. I think the blue border, and red binding with a plaid faux piping would really make your star pop.
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    Old 06-28-2011, 10:36 AM
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    If all centers are plaid, I would do border in plaid.
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    Old 06-28-2011, 11:14 AM
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    I agree with QuiltnCowgirl too!! If not that way, then the blue gets my vote!!
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    Old 06-28-2011, 11:38 AM
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    Originally Posted by lheartsl
    Think I like the blue.....
    ditto :thumbup:
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    Old 06-28-2011, 12:03 PM
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    I went with the blue with red binding, this was an unexpected urge in the middle of 4 other projects. lol
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