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09-28-2010, 07:23 AM

#131

May in Jersey

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I like the blue. Can't believe you think it's an ugly quilt, it's great looking. If you really can't stand it you can send it to me, I'll give it a good home, LOL! May in Jersey

09-28-2010, 07:27 AM

#132

katiebear1

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The white. Blue, yellow and white is one of my favorite combos. Maybe use the blue for a boarder.

09-28-2010, 07:28 AM

#133

margef

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Your quilt is lovely. Personally I would use a blue but a darker color blue. I would also use a yellow polka dot binding.

09-28-2010, 07:31 AM

#134

ArtisticDesign

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(noticing your first post.."smile")

Hiya Margef, welcome..Excellent call, I agree darker blue would make those squares come forward

09-28-2010, 07:37 AM

#135

klgreene

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I like the blue...no ugly quilts here....I like the blue and yellows. You will to when you finish it.

09-28-2010, 07:38 AM

#136

oldhag

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When I look at your picture and then visualize them in my mind's eye, I see two different quilts out of those very simple but beautiful blocks.
The White sashing calls out summer and sunlight and old fashioned bedrooms. With a larger white border you could make it more 'feminine' and old fashioned with a little applique to break up the white.
The blue one is more comfy cozy snuggly in the winter type of quilt. Corner stones in the border is what jumps at me and I see a little homespun or small plaid for those and the binding.
With all the advise and varied comments you have received, I think the message we're sending is ..go with your feelings, Well done! and don't be so hard on yourself.

09-28-2010, 07:38 AM

#137

eimay

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I prefer the white on your very pretty quilt. It reminds me of summer at the ocean (it has a light, sunny feeling).

09-28-2010, 07:41 AM

#138

iltoaz

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I prefer the blue and I agree with everyone - no quilt is ulgy! Blue/yellow is very pretty together. Keep us posted on what you decide. Thanks for sharing.

09-28-2010, 07:59 AM

#139

sherriequilts

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Quote:

Originally Posted by lillybeck

I agree with others that there is no such thing as an ugly qult. The blue would be great but whatever you use will be fine. This is your quilt and you do what you want to do with it and you will be surprised ant the end result. I recently did a baby quilt in blue and yellow and ended up putting yellow sashing between the rows and blue on the outside. It was gorgeous. Unfortunately I did not take a picture.

I think you have done a great job with your 4-patches and was thinking about yellow sashing too. Otherwise, I like the blue sashing a little better than white. You go girl.

09-28-2010, 08:23 AM

#140

HIBISCUS

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I like the blue! My only suggestion would be to play with the blocks and try different combinations; for instance, place the blocks with the dk bl patches in a diagonal pattern from one corner, alternate with the lighter colors. I think your blocks are bee-yoo-ti=fullllll!