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    Old 12-14-2012, 11:50 AM
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    Originally Posted by tjk829
    This is all I have so far. I started making "sample" blocks after I made an enitre quilt with fabric I "loved" and ended up not liking the quilt. Now I try things out first. Thanks .
    The print and solids are fantastic----------just think the white needs to be softened. A cream tonal would be my choice---------and I think an off white/cream/ecru would look great with the solid peach and mint.
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    Old 12-14-2012, 12:20 PM
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    I really like grannieannie's idea of a white background small print with the peach and greens in it to replace the plain white.
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    Old 12-14-2012, 02:17 PM
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    I agree, the white is no stark.
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    Old 12-14-2012, 03:23 PM
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    Although I do love what you've done here, the white does seem a bit 'harsh' against the floral. Perhaps something in a softer tone - cream or buttery yellow? Love your fabric choices, though
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    Old 12-14-2012, 05:45 PM
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    lokks very nice to me !!
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    Old 12-14-2012, 11:13 PM
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    I like the white, but for me the greens are shouting at each other- might be my screen. I love the blocks- maybe use the floral for the outside border?
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    Old 12-14-2012, 11:46 PM
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    The white is too bright. I would use a darker shade of the pink and green or a much lighter shade, or use the floral instead of the white and change your background color to another solid with more contrast.
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    Old 12-15-2012, 04:31 AM
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    Okay, my 2 cents. I would use that beautiful floral fabric in the squares where you have the white. Then use the white and the floral for the sashing. If you had some of the peach for other sashing would work also. Or use the white in the middle 4 block square and then add the white in the sashing.
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    Old 12-15-2012, 10:53 AM
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    Originally Posted by love 2 sew
    Holy Moly, Jan! I wish I knew what you know!
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    Me, too! Please keep sharing!
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    Old 12-15-2012, 11:06 AM
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    Lots of good advice given. Love the colors in the print and also love the blocks but I think the blocks are too bold for the print, maybe blocks in softer colors and the darker pink or green as an accent would work better with the soft print fabric.
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