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    Old 03-13-2014, 04:14 AM
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    I agree with your hubby-don't use the green. Choose a color that's inside one of the blocks for the sashing and borders.
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    Old 03-13-2014, 05:03 AM
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    Sorry, but I have to agree with hubby.
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    Old 03-13-2014, 05:14 AM
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    Totally agree with DH that lime just seems to swallow your blocks. I would lay the blocks on a blank surface and just lay strips of other colors next to some blocks or lay the block on the various colors if you are using a large piece of cloth and see which looks best, that is how I normally audition colors I work with.
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    Old 03-13-2014, 05:45 AM
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    All I see is green when I look at the picture. I think something less popping for the sashing would make your blocks the focal point of the quilt.
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    Old 03-13-2014, 05:50 AM
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    I agree, if that is a blue, go with it in a warm color
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    Old 03-13-2014, 06:02 AM
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    You used my all time favorite color-GREEN! But I have to concur that even this one is too much for me. LOL.
    What would my group think?
    Go for the kinda soft teal in the blocks or even a medium brown-beige?
    Good luck. The blocks are beautiful
    Pegeth
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    Old 03-13-2014, 06:18 AM
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    Agree with your hubby. I know how completely computer monitors can distort color but you need something that will highlight not bury your beautiful sampler blocks. I would audition several different colors from the blocks to see which ones emphasized the blocks without hiding them. Maybe even a white or an ecru. Since you have an in house expert I would certainly ask his opinion.
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    Old 03-13-2014, 07:31 AM
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    Agree with your DH, the blocks are gorgeous; but the green overpowers them.
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    Old 03-13-2014, 08:53 AM
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    I think the bright green may be a tad too bright and doesn't allow the blocks to shine. I think I would pick out a color in the print that you used and use that for sashing, or maybe use no sashing at all.
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    Old 03-13-2014, 10:06 AM
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    I think the lime, while pretty, is very strong and drowns out the other colors, particularly the center of the blocks. I'd choose something else.
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