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    Old 01-10-2011, 12:19 PM
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    Lovely colours, you have enough colour and patterned fabric in the blocks, therefore I would go with a cream (neutral) this will "Frame" the blocks and really show them off.
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    Old 01-10-2011, 12:26 PM
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    My first thought and last is a blue white. Perhaps a plaid in the boarder. very pretty.
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    Old 01-10-2011, 12:49 PM
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    Originally Posted by ladyelaine
    This is my new project, queen size QAYG 12" blocks.

    I don't know what color to use as the joiner strips. I think this will be the most important choice for the success of this quilt.

    My bedroom walls have a cobalt blue in a batik look.

    I will appreciate suggestions!

    Elaine
    So this will not need quilting when you are done, is that right? I like the color combinations and should be very pretty. I would say a light blue would be pretty.
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    Old 01-10-2011, 01:16 PM
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    I like the rose colored sashing idea. I would also entertain hot pink and other pinks. It is a very pretty quilt. Thanks for sharing.
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    Old 01-10-2011, 01:19 PM
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    Don't you just love string blocks? Over at Quiltville we just finished a mystery with string blocks - ours were 8 1/2" then sliced in half at the triangle end and these two and two more sliced string blocks were added to make the main block - it is gorgeous - the fabric really moves.
    As to color, I would add a gorgeous pop in color - maybe a darker blue??? Batik maybe?
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    Originally Posted by ladyelaine
    This is my new project, queen size QAYG 12" blocks.

    I don't know what color to use as the joiner strips. I think this will be the most important choice for the success of this quilt.

    My bedroom walls have a cobalt blue in a batik look.

    I will appreciate suggestions!

    Elaine
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    Old 01-10-2011, 01:28 PM
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    Originally Posted by Mitch's mom
    Burgundy or a dark rose.
    I agree - you need something darker, but narrow strips.
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    Old 01-10-2011, 01:40 PM
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    I would definitely go with a darker blue to make those beautiful squares pop.
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    Old 01-10-2011, 02:10 PM
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    White or cream. But I think the white would be more WOW with those beautiful fabrics
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    Old 01-10-2011, 02:15 PM
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    Light blue or white. It is going to be pretty.
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    Old 01-10-2011, 02:16 PM
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    I'm thinking a pale blue would coordinate and not take away from your beautiful colors in the block.
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