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    Old 01-10-2011, 04:19 AM
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    Dark tan or navy
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    Old 01-10-2011, 04:59 AM
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    Love the colors, but i'll let a more experienced quilter suggest colors
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    Old 01-10-2011, 05:24 AM
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    First glance at the picture and the background of the area where the squares are laid would be my choice, it seems to be a light blue/gray and the picture reminded me of soft music. Whatever that background is would not make a statement, or detract from the squares, it would compliment them.

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    Old 01-10-2011, 05:25 AM
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    I think I would pick up a rose color from the dark flower. Its beautiful but you need something to make it pop. Just my opinion
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    Old 01-10-2011, 05:38 AM
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    Your blocks are very pretty. Lay the blocks on several different fabrics and see which one strikes your fancy, :thumbup: :thumbup:
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    Old 01-10-2011, 05:38 AM
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    If you want to keep it all pastel, I'd choose a brighter pastel of any of the colors in the blocks (blue?) ... but if you choose a dark sashing it will change the look completely. To match the room, choose a cobalt-ish blue and that might look great! Definitely audition.
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    Old 01-10-2011, 05:39 AM
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    The suggestion of the blue polka dot strikes me as a very good possibility if you want to keep the pastel theme going. The dark burgandy of the flowers would be a good choice, otherwise.
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    Old 01-10-2011, 05:43 AM
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    Originally Posted by amma
    Burgundy or a deep green would be pretty or a WOW to keep it all bright and light :D:D:D
    I'd pick one of the colors in the larger flowers. You have a lot of blue already so I don't think I'd go with that.
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    Old 01-10-2011, 05:46 AM
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    my thought is also, the blue with the dots. I love dots, and sounds like you like blue. Beautiful blocks. I love doing string piecing.......I save all my scraps and made those blocks. One day I will put it together.....just have fun while you are making it. It's the journey.......
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    Old 01-10-2011, 05:49 AM
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    I would not use any fabric that is in the squares. I would use darker blue if your room is painted blue. The contrast would make the squares pop.
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