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    Old 03-18-2014, 06:54 PM
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    I like it as is, but would be very tempted strip piece some sashing so that 'Bob' is surrounded by the orange and the yellow acts as a cornerstone between the pieces of orange.

    Did I mention that I love the color orange? And that it works perfectly with the Bob fabric? And that this quilt top you're making reminds me of my now 14 year old grandson when he was little? Thanks for the memory!
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    Old 03-18-2014, 06:57 PM
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    I think it is very cute. He can see all the builders and talk about it.
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    Old 03-18-2014, 09:02 PM
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    Originally Posted by libby2595
    this is the planned quilt for my second cousin's brand new baby boy.

    the yellow of the fabric is a little brighter than the pictures.

    i'm planning for the backing to be blue to match the bob the builder squares

    what do you think?

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    please be honest in your opinions.
    thanks in advance
    I'd be tempted to do the background fabric in a brighter color. Navy perhaps? But Bob is just perfect
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    Old 03-18-2014, 09:38 PM
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    I think your idea is just perfect. Don't let self-criticism cripple you....press on and get it done so we can see your finished work.
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    Old 03-18-2014, 11:46 PM
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    Honestly. What are you asking it is fantastic and you can sing bob the builder song to the baby.
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    Old 03-19-2014, 02:38 AM
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    It is beautiful. Perfect for a baby boy!

    Definitely use the blue for the backing, and as someone else said use the blue for the binding too - I like a definite frame for my quilts so I'm biased, but I'd do a narrow binding.
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    Old 03-19-2014, 03:05 AM
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    Perfect quilt for a baby boy. Really like the colours.
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    Old 03-19-2014, 04:01 AM
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    There is something I don't like. I like the blue and orange. I think it is the yellow. It does not seem strong enough against the blue and orange.
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    Old 03-19-2014, 04:13 AM
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    Very cute, looks like a little boy and it's not to baby so he can use it for a long time.
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    Old 03-19-2014, 05:35 AM
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    Originally Posted by cathyvv
    I like it as is, but would be very tempted strip piece some sashing so that 'Bob' is surrounded by the orange and the yellow acts as a cornerstone between the pieces of orange.

    Did I mention that I love the color orange? And that it works perfectly with the Bob fabric? And that this quilt top you're making reminds me of my now 14 year old grandson when he was little? Thanks for the memory!

    I agree with the orange sashing. The yellow just doesn't go for me --- but I am not good with color and always have someone else choose for me.
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