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    Old 05-26-2013, 05:36 PM
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    I remember that Sharon Newman said that red was a good color to use on scrappy quilts for sashing or cornerstones. In her books showing vintage scrappy quilts, she had examples using red, and they looked good.
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    Old 05-26-2013, 05:41 PM
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    I've used dark maroon on two of these....not so severe and worked really well.
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    Old 05-26-2013, 05:47 PM
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    Black and white polka dots would give your eyes a rest between colors. Learned this from Freddy Moran
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    Old 05-26-2013, 05:50 PM
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    what about a creamy yellow? I love the blocks. They are very pretty. You did good.
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    Old 05-26-2013, 06:16 PM
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    Your blocks are terrific. I just made my first string quilt and just loved the process. I have a ton of scraps like those in your blocks and didn't know what to do with them. Thanks to your post, I know what to do with them.
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    Old 05-26-2013, 06:23 PM
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    Red is my go to, but really anything would work
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    Old 05-26-2013, 06:27 PM
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    I'd "audition" several different colors and see which makes you smile!
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    Old 05-26-2013, 06:33 PM
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    Originally Posted by CarolynMT
    Red seems to occur in all the blocks in some form or fashion. perhaps a red and that pretty orange/yellow that is in a couple of the blocks
    That was my first reaction as well. Red or yellow seems to be colors that would be great choices.
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    I agree with some of the others...I squint looking at the blocks and the red pops. Of course, I love red and that may "color" my opinion!!
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    Old 05-26-2013, 07:44 PM
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    My first thought was red also but like the idea of the black and white polka dots!
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