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    Old 03-15-2016, 04:05 AM
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    I think both are too busy and detract from your quilt, but if I had to pick one, I would pick the one on the right.
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    Old 03-15-2016, 04:27 AM
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    LIke the idea of solid , maybe one of the blues ,but it is your quilt.
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    Old 03-15-2016, 04:59 AM
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    Originally Posted by Prism99
    I would try more of a solid or marbled color - more like the background fabrics - so the border doesn't compete with the center of the quilt.
    I agree with you. I think the florals become the focus, not the center. Makes it too busy IMHO.
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    Old 03-15-2016, 05:53 AM
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    First, how awful that the Hancock's is closing. One of ours closed, so we were left with Joann's and quilting shops. Fortunately a Hobby Lobby opened that is a 25 minute drive (I think it's worth the drive.). On your 2nd grouping with less busy fabric, I like the watercolor blue at the bottom. It makes the blues in your quilt pop. My 2nd choice would be the yellow/green at the top. It brings out the yellow/greens in the quilt. Look at each piece of fabric with the quilt by itself and see which color you would rather bring out.
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    Old 03-15-2016, 06:53 AM
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    I like the one on the bottom as it brings out the yellows. Aren't you glad you asked???
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    Old 03-15-2016, 07:27 AM
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    I'd go with the blue on the right. It looks kind of mottled, and brings out the colors in your top. Perhaps use one of those florals--or both!-- for the backing......
    Whatever you decide, make yourself happy!
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    Old 03-15-2016, 10:47 AM
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    Old 03-15-2016, 02:26 PM
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    I like the 1 on the right side of the picture. Love how it highlights the pink in your quilt top.
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    Old 03-15-2016, 05:44 PM
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    I like the blue on the left, the one that matches best with the posts in your sashing. I think using that color again really ties it all together.
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    Old 03-15-2016, 05:52 PM
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    I would use more of a marbled or solid also. All the fabric is beautiful but I think a solid would show case the quilt.
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