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    Old 07-25-2011, 07:39 PM
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    I think possibly Fall, I love Christmas but it is kinda limiting
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    Old 07-26-2011, 01:17 AM
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    I may be odd but I would never buy an autumn quilt, simply because it would not match any rooms in my house- Nothing against those colours in leaves, but not anywhere else for me.
    I like clear colours so, even in November, I would be much more likely to buy tickets/bid for a gorgeous jewel coloured quilt than Either an autumn one OR a Christmas/winter one.

    Just to make things more difficult!
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    Old 07-26-2011, 10:32 AM
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    I vote for autum
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    Old 07-26-2011, 03:29 PM
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    Thanks all, I loved reading your thoughts, insight, comments. The fundraiser is for the family of a co-worker who recently committed suicide. There will be a variety of his friends and family as well as a large number of co-workers from his almost 30 year career. very sad.
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    Old 07-26-2011, 03:42 PM
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    I would spend a LOT more on a quilt that would be useable all year long, i.e., light weight, non-seasonal colors than I would on a seasonal one. I would go for beauty totally before I went for a color scheme.
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    Old 07-26-2011, 05:30 PM
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    Go with Autumn.
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    Old 07-27-2011, 01:15 PM
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    Originally Posted by SweetSlumber
    I've been asked to donate a quilt to a fundraiser being held in September. I'm not sure if I should make one with fall theme/colors or jump ahead to holiday/Christmas fabric. Which do you think would be more popular? Thanks in advance for your input!
    Could you make it reversible and use backing fabric that is the opposite season from the front?
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    Old 07-28-2011, 08:53 AM
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    if it is not being sold by a religious organization, please do not forget there are those of us out here who do not celebrate Christmas. While I love seeing Christmas lights on the streets, it is NOT my holiday and I would not ever buy anything related. Sorry if I'm huffy, but I often feel forgotten during Christmas season and Christmas discussions and Christmas parties, etc etc. I'm probably one of the few who like "Holiday" parties, that way, all of us on this wonderful Mother Earth can join in.
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    Old 07-29-2011, 04:52 PM
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    If you make a maple leaf or bearpaws or almost any block pattern in browns along with other fall colors, It can be used all year around, because it coordinates with wood furniture.
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    Old 07-30-2011, 10:14 AM
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    Originally Posted by gzuslivz
    I would go with Christmas. But, that's just my opinion:-)
    Me too.
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