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    Old 04-26-2018, 02:22 PM
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    The stripes look like they were made for this quilt! It's going to be so cute when done!
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    Old 04-26-2018, 03:19 PM
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    The stripes definitely match color-wise, so if the quilt were for me I'd say stripes, but I wonder if a wee one would rather have the clouds? Sorry, that wasn't very helpful was it?
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    Old 04-26-2018, 03:46 PM
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    Originally Posted by wesing
    The stripes definitely match color-wise, so if the quilt were for me I'd say stripes, but I wonder if a wee one would rather have the clouds? Sorry, that wasn't very helpful was it?
    This is exactly my quandry. I thought of the two fabrics, the clouds look more juvenile but the stripes matched better. I wonder if I could compromise and use the clouds for the back and the stripes for the binding? Hmmm...
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    Old 04-26-2018, 04:09 PM
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    That's darling. I also would opt for the stripes but your idea of using both is a good one. It's going to be a wonderful quilt no matter what.
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    Old 04-26-2018, 04:53 PM
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    Originally Posted by JENNR8R
    This is exactly my quandry. I thought of the two fabrics, the clouds look more juvenile but the stripes matched better. I wonder if I could compromise and use the clouds for the back and the stripes for the binding? Hmmm...
    I LOVE striped bindings, especially if the stripes are on the bias. This plan gets my vote.
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    Old 04-26-2018, 06:16 PM
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    I would use the stripes and use the cloud fabric for a different quilt.
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    Old 04-26-2018, 06:33 PM
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    The stripes are perfect with the quilt. Will you be binding the quilt with the backing fabric as well? I think it will look terrific!
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    Old 04-26-2018, 06:55 PM
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    I’ve heard that babies see bright colors better. I like the stripes personally.
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    Old 04-26-2018, 07:20 PM
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    Originally Posted by PamelaOry
    I’ve heard that babies see bright colors better. I like the stripes personally.
    Good point...if I'm not mistaken black and red are the best colors they see at and early age.
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    Old 04-26-2018, 08:03 PM
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    It's going to be darling!

    My vote is also stripes.
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