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    Old 02-13-2017, 03:12 PM
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    I just finished a throw-size quilt for a friend and I used the Burst Block pattern by Rob of Man Sewing. I bought the template and it worked like a charm. Most important advice for this template is to be sure that you place the bottom of the template as directed. Anyway, here is my quilt with colors that might work.

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    Old 02-13-2017, 03:25 PM
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    I think you and your sister need to shop for fabric together. There are many complementary colors that you can use. I think you are getting stuck because the decorations just are not your style. You can easily match patterns to the curtains. You might even try batiks. Good luck, you are a good sister!
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    Old 02-13-2017, 03:28 PM
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    If the distance is too far, maybe your sister could send you some fabric sample, photos, or on-line pictures
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    Old 02-14-2017, 06:00 AM
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    I agree with these colors. Try to avoid large floral prints since they will conflict with the drapes
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    Old 02-14-2017, 06:24 AM
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    I would make a log cabin using some of her colors and a lot of different colors. That room needs a spark of pretty.
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    Old 02-14-2017, 07:20 AM
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    Just pick up the colors in the drapes.
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    Old 02-14-2017, 07:21 AM
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    If I were making her a king size quilt, I would take one panel of the curtain and a paint chip of the green walls and dear sister to pick out the fabric with me. I always lay out the fabric that has to matched and then lay out the other fabrics on top of it. I don't know about a star quilt top for that room though...
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    Old 02-14-2017, 08:11 AM
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    Shabby chic in browns and adding some more florals, especial roses, if you can find them in the same color. Could you get one of those curtain panels? What a pretty room! I really like the green and have one room like it in my house.

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    Old 02-14-2017, 11:41 AM
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    I would pick a color from the curtains that I really like. Then I would pick out fabrics to go with it.
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    Old 03-22-2017, 01:34 AM
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    I finished my sister's quilt this week. It is now in Tennessee with her, she loves it! Thanks to all of you for the suggestions!


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    Here is a close up of the color and fabric variations I used throughout the quilt. I used the bright yellow square in every other yellow/cream block to give the quilt some "pop".
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