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    Old 09-20-2011, 08:17 AM
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    Originally Posted by irishrose
    Definitely a rose or mauve blender type, then a print with mauve and blue flowers. WalMart has one in their basic fabrics that might work. I like green, but that one reads a little yellow to march the green in the paisley. It may be my computer and it will be fine sewn together. I love that green fabric in quilts. Do you remember where you purchased it?

    The pattern is gorgeous. Such fun to have a dedicated time to work on it.

    edit: I can see a navy blender, too. Because I'm not a blue fan, I tend to forget blues, but I do like a strong rose color with that paisley.


    ditto!
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    Old 09-20-2011, 08:26 AM
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    I'd change the green to the hue of green that is in the paisley and add a rosy/red from the paisley. You can play with value.
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    Old 09-20-2011, 08:45 AM
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    Black and a rosy pink would be my choice.
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    Old 09-20-2011, 08:50 AM
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    I had not planed on using that green. But it was in the pic I pulled up and I don't have my camera or phone with me right now to take a new picture.

    I'd like to stay away from pink since the quilt is going to a man. so I guess I need to find the Navy and dark green to use.

    I'm gonna use a cream color for the back ground.
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    Old 09-20-2011, 09:20 AM
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    Originally Posted by CristyK1
    I had not planed on using that green. But it was in the pic I pulled up and I don't have my camera or phone with me right now to take a new picture.

    I'd like to stay away from pink since the quilt is going to a man. so I guess I need to find the Navy and dark green to use.

    I'm gonna use a cream color for the back ground.
    Oh.
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    Old 09-20-2011, 09:35 AM
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    I would add a dark blue and a pink / mauve!
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    Old 09-20-2011, 10:12 AM
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    or you could even try a black in there every so often, the colors are great, but im with everyone, the green u have is too olivey, freshen the green, think spring leaves..
    and a blue would be good, like the cream, and yes, bring out some pink too.
    you asked..
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    Old 09-20-2011, 10:14 AM
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    Originally Posted by CristyK1
    Ok ladies and gentleman. I'm getting in the mood for my retreat in November and I'm trying to pick out some fabric to match what I already have to save a little money.

    I want to use the center and left fabric (not the green) but I need two more colors. The center and one of the strips.

    The pattern I am using is under the fabric picture.
    I used the paisley with a small pastel blue and white check. Really liked the outcome.
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    Old 09-20-2011, 10:22 AM
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    Originally Posted by GrannieAnnie
    Originally Posted by CristyK1
    Ok ladies and gentleman. I'm getting in the mood for my retreat in November and I'm trying to pick out some fabric to match what I already have to save a little money.

    I want to use the center and left fabric (not the green) but I need two more colors. The center and one of the strips.

    The pattern I am using is under the fabric picture.
    I used the paisley with a small pastel blue and white check. Really liked the outcome.
    Can you post a picture? Sounds interesting.
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    Old 09-20-2011, 03:23 PM
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    I'd go with a navy or black and a clear green like in the paisley.

    Too bad the pink/mauve wouldn't work! But I agree, it might not go over well for a male recipient. Some of my guys would like it, my DD (go figure!) and some of the rest would not.
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