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    Old 05-09-2014, 08:45 PM
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    Quilting with contrasting thread does seem to show up better on fabrics that are solid or read as a solid. Lay your thread on the fabric you are thinking about using, maybe even do a small basting stitch. Do you like it? That will help you make the decision.

    I used a light tan thread on a quilt with a black backing. The quilt back was stunning even with my poor efforts at following a panto. Everyone loves the back more than the front.

    Edited to add: I really like your pattern. It's simple yet very attractive. I'm not a fan that loves a whole lot of little bitty pieces that have to be sewn together. I like the bigger blocks that show the fabric off.

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    Old 05-10-2014, 12:00 AM
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    I really like the smaller border with the mitered corners.
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    Old 05-10-2014, 03:35 AM
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    both are beautiful but I think the first frames the blocks a little better, once you add the white triangles at the border... it seems to open the quilt up - if that makes any sense
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    Old 05-10-2014, 04:32 AM
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    Beautiful, I would change nothing!
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    Old 05-10-2014, 04:52 AM
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    I like the first picture best. Mittered corners would bee good. Really a lovely design.
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    Old 05-10-2014, 06:04 AM
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    They are both equally beautiful. If you can't decide, flip a coin. However it comes out, you will be pleased. froggyintexas
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    Old 05-10-2014, 06:57 AM
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    Personal choice here, I like them both and would take forever to figure which one to use. The fabric is lovely!
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    Old 05-10-2014, 07:02 AM
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    i love that a lot. i like the first version a little better. the white disrupts the flow of that beautiful pattern in my eyes.

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    Old 05-10-2014, 07:47 AM
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    Beautiful quilt, especially if she is a blue lover!!!
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    Old 05-10-2014, 08:15 AM
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    Originally Posted by debbiemarie
    Would you change anything on this design? it's going to be a gift, I made up this design on EQ7
    Yes, I would make one change, when it is finished, I would stuff it in a box and address it to me! Lol! That will be gorgeous!
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