how big to cut shawdow strips?

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03-23-2011, 08:33 AM

grma33

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I showed this stack n whack last summer and just pulled it out to work on.
I want to do the shawdow effect but was thinking with my drk purple I might not get the effect but looking throught the camera I like it!
Hoping to get more of the lite purple or similar tomorrow.
okay my ? is how wide to cut the black.My blocks are 16.
Should I do 11/2 unfinished or can I go to 2 or 21/2?
THanks Gale

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03-23-2011, 08:45 AM

kathy

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it looks like a little wider than what you have now would look good/better

03-23-2011, 08:47 AM

Ditter43

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That block is beautiful! I agree, a little wider on the shadow strips! I can't wait to see it finished! :thumbup: :D

03-23-2011, 09:00 AM

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Also agree a little wider on the shadow strips. I'm working on 12" blocks and have a 2" shadow strip and that looks great, so I think finished size strip could be 2 1/2 to 3" wide. I think I would go with the 3" which means cutting 3 1/2" strips before sewing.

03-23-2011, 09:06 AM

KathyAire

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I am not a fan of the stack and whack but I love your block. I might have a change of heart after seeing it.

03-23-2011, 12:32 PM

grma33

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Wow I was thinking when I said 21/2 everyone would think too big! Bigger it is then.
Thanks Gale

03-23-2011, 12:56 PM

grma33

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Forgot to ask if the black strip is 3 unfinished does your background sq at the end of the black strip 3sq also.
Thanks for the help.
Gale

03-23-2011, 02:04 PM

QuiltnNan

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what a pretty flower garden ;-)

03-23-2011, 02:40 PM

watson's mom

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WOW..love your block Gale. Great job. Love the colours.

03-23-2011, 04:23 PM

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Stacey

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I like this technique with the shadow. I have several sets of blocks that were given to me and the usual setting w/ sashing etc just wasn't thrilling me. I may try something like this. Beautiful block, by the way. Please be sure to show us the finished quilt when done. Thanks for sharing.