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rekrug 10-09-2011 06:04 AM

I like the gold the best, but I think you need to change the white background to gold (very light) or someth other soft, not so stark contrast. I can really "see" gold candles and nice china!

Originally Posted by chamby
Here are the choices. To be honest I do not like any of them. I may have to go a different route. The background block is what you see. I just have the black so that you can see better. I am planning on putting sashing between the blocks and using christmas green for the backing and binding. I am just not happy with with it so far. I am wanting something that is elegant and pops. I haven't even decided on the color of the sashing yet.


Phyllis42 10-09-2011 06:08 AM

Red

Lucky Lindy 10-09-2011 06:11 AM

What would happen if you tried black for the center? I'm not sure, but it might make it "pop".

Tudey 10-09-2011 06:12 AM

I like the gold.

Jersey Gal 10-09-2011 06:20 AM

Of the four shown, I like the second one (red center.) To me, it pops, blends, and looks elegant.

sash 10-09-2011 06:22 AM

I think I like the red too, but a it all looks good to me. Makes me want to go buy some elegant Christmas fabrics now and make a Dresdan quilt. Love the look.

smcfadden 10-09-2011 06:26 AM

I like the gold best. It makes the red and green "petals" stand out.

rather B stitchin 10-09-2011 06:31 AM

i like the red poinsettia#2

MaryAnna 10-09-2011 06:31 AM

Use black as your center, there is a nice selection of black for Christmas out in the lqs. You have black going through some of your Christmas prints, and a black center would pull it all together. Try to find a print with some gold or a little red going through the black.
Blessings,
MaryAnna

piepatch 10-09-2011 06:44 AM

My first choice would be # 3, if you want it to be more elegant. I would also not do the white background. I think maybe a soft color would make it more elegant. I do love your dresden plates. They are so pretty, I can't imagine your finished quilt not being beautiful, no matter what you choose. Please post a picture when you are finished.


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