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08-26-2010, 05:53 PM
#42
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I would use a bright color - that redish orange (or is it orange/red) of the flower print.
Originally Posted by quilter2
I didn't know if I could add pictures on to the other post. Went to Bernina Sewing Center and found this. I looked at green, just didn't look right. Found this purple Batik, kind of dark as some of you suggested. Honest opinions if this is a go or no go.
Now I need backing. Thanks
Now I need backing. Thanks
08-26-2010, 06:46 PM
#44
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Originally Posted by quilter2
I took a few pictures with the floral fabric with the mums, which do you like now? Purple or Floral? That small piece is all I have left of fabric. Thanks so much for your help with this.
08-26-2010, 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Janet Orfini
Originally Posted by quilter2
I took a few pictures with the floral fabric with the mums, which do you like now? Purple or Floral? That small piece is all I have left of fabric. Thanks so much for your help with this.
08-26-2010, 07:56 PM
#46
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I really, really like the color of the purple, but the design is a different type floral than the others in the quilt, so it doesn't quite fit the same way the large multicolor floral does. However I'm wondering if the large multicolor floral would overpower using it as a wide border. I think that may be why others suggested using one of the greens (or a similar multi-tone green). And I agree that binding with the black would be the perfect finish.
08-26-2010, 08:10 PM
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The floral border is beautiful - I love it with the quilt top. Although I liked the purple and white fabric, I couldn't stop looking at it long enough to admire the quilt as a whole. Definitely make another quilt out of it, though - it IS very pretty!
08-26-2010, 08:14 PM
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I really like the black and the purple border. The photo makes the black appear to be really wide for inner border. Maybe if the border were a little narrower, it would not overpower the blocks. Of course, I am not looking at this as you see it, just seeing from photo. This is a beautiful quilt and the black sure makes the square pop!! Please post final so we can all drool.
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