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    Old 02-07-2011, 07:26 AM
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    What color background would yu guys use for a dark red and white Dresden Plate? Thanks!
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    Old 02-07-2011, 07:26 AM
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    black sounds good
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    Old 02-07-2011, 07:28 AM
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    I don't think I'd like black for that pattern. What are the choices, if any??
    Could you post a pic?
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    Old 02-07-2011, 07:33 AM
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    What I planned to do with it always helps me in determining the colors I use. If I'm making something for someone specific, I'd use colors that they have in their home. If I'm making it to donate for a sale I try to use more generic, "could be used most anywhere", type of colors. If it's for myself then I use what I like.
    If you're red and white are solids you could use a print that incorporates a little of each color for the background.
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    Old 02-07-2011, 07:33 AM
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    Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
    I don't think I'd like black for that pattern. What are the choices, if any??
    Could you post a pic?
    Not at home now so no camera:( No choices, just wanting ideas. Thanks
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    Old 02-07-2011, 07:35 AM
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    would have to see to be sure, but I am thinking something in the beige family might work
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    Old 02-07-2011, 07:41 AM
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    I like what Raptureready said. I just can't picture black on a traditional Dresden. That's why I wanted to see a pic of your fabrics for the plates.
    Maybe I just have trouble thinking outside the box lol :D
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    are your red & white solid?? If so , how about an softer small flowered prints for the background?
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    I agree, black!
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    Old 02-07-2011, 07:46 AM
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    Originally Posted by nwm50
    are your red & white solid?? If so , how about an softer small flowered prints for the background?
    The fabrics are white on white and red on red.
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