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08-26-2009, 07:04 AM

#31

Lisa_wanna_b_quilter

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Your center block is amazing. I think you should do something to really set it off. Maybe just frame it in a nice blue.

08-26-2009, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Butterflyspain

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Originally Posted by sandpat

Elle, the idea you now have for this quilt sounds wonderful and I can't wait to see!!!! Boy, that center sure looks great with those blocks....you might just inspire me to get mine out and actually make them into a quilt....nawwww...not today :roll:

Come on girl.....whatcha' waitin' for???? Show us another teaser of your layout!!!

Okay will do another layout soon, have to get the right blue for the borders though. Meanwhile doing Terri´s today have completed sewing on two borders so far then I have the special touch all planned after that. Woo hoo.

Elle

A special touch? WOOHOO!! I'm excited!

08-26-2009, 08:40 AM

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SharonC

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Elle - your compass is amazing. I (like everyone else) am anxious to see how you lay this out and what it'll look like. It's really summery. The blue remind me of the Greek isles :).

08-26-2009, 09:26 AM

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joeyoz

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I would maybe add a 1" blue, then white and then another 1" blue. You could do some really beautiful quilting in the white border in between the 2 blue 1" borders. Your compass is absolutely amazing.

B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L!!!

08-26-2009, 03:45 PM

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my 2 cents - I vote blue then a small white. I think a single white border looses the blue balance.

It's gorgeous.

08-26-2009, 03:45 PM

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chickadee_42us

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I was going to say this but was toooooo afraid, three borders - YES.

08-26-2009, 03:57 PM

#37

pennyswings

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I love the white Elle. Gosh the blocks are all so beautiful. I like CajinQuilter's suggestion, use a blue border around the center block. I like the color Mgshaw used in her quilt. I think the darker blue would look great and not detract in any way.

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Originally Posted by Butterflyspain

These blocks were part of a recent blue and white block exchange. I have now made the centre block of a Mariners Compass and when I laid them out on the white bedspread I wondered if it woud be better to stick to white with perhaps a last blue border.

OR do I edge each block in blue and then sew them together

I would be grateful for your suggestions.

Elle

08-26-2009, 04:00 PM

#38

Justquilting

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Your compass is breathtaking!
Can't waiat to see what you do.
I'm sure it'll be stunning!!

08-26-2009, 05:29 PM

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sandpat

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Sounds great Elle...I know you are busy. I can't wait to see what magic you create on Terri's quilt too! I'm just jumping up and down with excitement! :lol: