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    Old 02-12-2014, 07:39 AM
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    Originally Posted by CookyIN
    I love it! The only suggestion I have -- and it's just a suggestion -- is that you make all four of the outer corner pinwheel blocks the same color. I'm lovin' the purple. The border fabric is so busy, I think less color in the corners would be more effective.

    You did great, and you have a good eye for color and scale!
    yes I agree. With the borders so busy the corner blocks all the same would tone it down. it all depends on your style. I am a less busy style, if you like bright and busy it is fine as the colors all are comparable. Love the dogs.Looks nice.
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    Old 02-12-2014, 07:44 AM
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    Love your border fabric. I think the sashing needs to be narrowed down a little. Have you thought about maybe a navy blue instead of the black. I also think the pinwheel conerstones are too much. I would either make them much smaller or remove them completely and see how you like that look. I would want to keep the dogs and the border fabric the focal point. Just love the border fabric! I said that already, but I do love it! Good job on creating the dogs.
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    Old 02-12-2014, 07:46 AM
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    Your quilt is wonderful - the border fabric is ideal and I love the pinwheels. And the black sashing really frames the blocks. Hope you will post a photo when it is finished.
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    Old 02-12-2014, 07:53 AM
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    Originally Posted by CookyIN
    I love it! The only suggestion I have -- and it's just a suggestion -- is that you make all four of the outer corner pinwheel blocks the same color. I'm lovin' the purple. The border fabric is so busy, I think less color in the corners would be more effective.

    You did great, and you have a good eye for color and scale!
    I agree about the pinwheels in the corners, maybe even a solid black cornerstone. I realize that the shashing will be smaller once you take your seams.
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    Old 02-12-2014, 07:55 AM
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    Would not change a thing. Great job
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    Old 02-12-2014, 08:00 AM
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    I think this quilt is a very nice border for these puppies!
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    Old 02-12-2014, 08:26 AM
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    A big yes from me. One minor thing, I'd change the positions of the bottom left and top right blocks for more contrast but that's purely personal taste. Sashing width is appealing IMO, just enough. It's unique and looks warm in both senses of the word. How big is it?
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    Old 02-12-2014, 08:58 AM
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    You did a super job, the greyhounds are so cute and I love the border fabric, as it ties it all together. You're doing a great job with your quilts, keep up the good work.
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    Old 02-12-2014, 09:07 AM
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    reminds me of a fence ,but it looks ok with the other colors.
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    Old 02-12-2014, 09:28 AM
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    You did a great job!!!!
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