What color to use for pathways TATW

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11-08-2014, 07:01 AM

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Depends on the look you want. A dark solid would make it dramatic, a light solid would give it a subtle old fashioned look.

11-08-2014, 03:07 PM

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I rather like the color of the flooring you're displaying them on!

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11-08-2014, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Susan7639

Thank you! Funny because the way I dress and decorate is very subdued but when I get to the fabric store I want 1/4 yard of everything I like. This is a stashbuster. The unifying color is purple.

Then I would suggest to use a dark solid purple that is similar to the unifying one. Love the blocks so far. It will be grand when finished.
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11-08-2014, 04:52 PM

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What does TATW mean?

11-09-2014, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Leslie333

I think I'd use a solid (or reads as solid) navy to match the navy and white print in all the blocks. I think a darker color would frame your blocks.

this was my first thought, too

11-09-2014, 03:49 AM

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What does TATW mean?

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11-09-2014, 07:20 AM

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Thank you all for your advice, I will show you finished product someday. Still unsure. I wish there was a local place I could look at shot cotton where the warp and weft are woven out of different colors, that would give me a solid with a little more punch.

11-10-2014, 03:51 AM

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Susan7639,
I'd forget the "shot" cotton (never heard of this). You already have the PUNCH with those Eng. Paper Pieced blocks. They are beautiful. Keep the unifying background/sashing simple and solid or near solid (tone on tone)...the deep purple would be lovely and rich looking!

(just an observation, is that lower right block finished? or does it need another row?)

Good luck.