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    Old 01-27-2011, 05:44 PM
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    If it is too busy for you ,what if you put more of the blocks together and go from light to dark or dark to light, you could set them on point too.
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    Old 01-27-2011, 05:44 PM
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    It's very pretty...but if you put in some plain blocks and sashed you would have it finished in no time flat.
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    Old 01-27-2011, 05:45 PM
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    Originally Posted by BluegrassGurl
    If the blocks are not yet sewed (I don't believe they are from the pic)..... I would consider putting a thin, white sash between them. I think it would make it pop. Just a thought.
    I was just thinking the same thing, white sash would look good and you would need less blocks for a queen
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    Old 01-27-2011, 05:49 PM
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    I'm with lots of others, put in some plain blocks between the these. As for the other 5" squares you have, make a different quilt with them....just not a D4P!

    Honestly, I love the colors and think you're on to something. Maybe when you start sewing them together you'll find the energy you need to get it finished.
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    Old 01-27-2011, 05:50 PM
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    I love your blocks but can understand getting bored. The others gave you great ideas!!! :D:D
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    Old 01-27-2011, 05:52 PM
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    I hope this does not sound mean, but if you don't like the colors, do you think you will like a queen sized quilt?

    Another suggestion I was thinking of was to find a color that you like for a sashing...

    I love the quilt and thanks for sharing!
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    Old 01-27-2011, 05:55 PM
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    If you want a different look or a faster ending how about this: make 4 patch blocks out of 4 of your D4P blocks, sash/alternate with solid blocks the size of the newly created 4 patch...

    with that said, I like the looks of what you have & would keep plugging at it.
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    Old 01-27-2011, 07:27 PM
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    I love it to pieces. Your quilt will be stunning. Keep on sewing.
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    Old 01-27-2011, 07:33 PM
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    Your yellow and white blocks get kind of lost in the mix. I would take those out and sew a narrow (darker)blue sash in-between the blocks. You can always use the reject blocks on the back of the quilt.
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    Old 01-27-2011, 07:45 PM
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    I am with NativeTexan, I think having a solid colour would help the colours breath and also make it come together more quickly. As it is, it is very pretty, and I can see it in a room with mostly white, but if you have gone off it and want to finish it more quickly that is my suggestion. Otherwise put it to the wall for a while and come back to it later, it really is a nice quilt top but it does have a lot of work in it I appreciate that.

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