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01-24-2011, 05:01 PM

#11

bev fry

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I like tone on tone,love blenders, and use some patterned. very little solid except sashings

01-24-2011, 05:26 PM

#12

Sadiemae

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I have only made two quilts with solids.

01-24-2011, 07:00 PM

#13

BKrenning

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Shelbie

I also like tone on tones as many of these "read" as a solid and I think they add more interest and eye movement to your quilt. However, if you have really busy blocks, a solid coloured sashing is exactly what you need. If you have the luxury of both at $1.25 a yard, why not?

My thoughts exactly!

01-24-2011, 07:34 PM

#14

candi

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No solids for me! I've bought two yards when I first started quilting (reads didn't know what's what) and they are still here. I do love tonals and batiks!!

01-24-2011, 07:36 PM

#15

gale

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mmonohon

I usually let the project determine the backing.

I think she's talking mostly about the top, not the backing. She never mentioned backing.

01-24-2011, 08:51 PM

#16

featherweight

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Tone on tone or patterned, hardly ever buy solids.

01-24-2011, 09:06 PM

#17

Jim

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I use it all....solids batiks tone on tones prints...whatever looks good for what I am making

01-24-2011, 10:53 PM

#18

sewwhat85

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patterned

01-24-2011, 11:03 PM

#19

Borntohandquilt

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I love solids! Hand quilting shows best on solid fabrics, of course. For the quilt backs I normally use patterned ones, especially flower prints.

01-25-2011, 05:28 AM

#20

quiltmom04

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I most always use a patterned and have lately done pieced backing becasue they are so much more interesting. Just think - when you pull the quilt up over you - what do you see - the BACK! I will use a plain muslin for a wall hanging so I don't have to waste something good against the wall.