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04-24-2011, 07:04 AM

#11

booklady

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It looks nice! have fun finishing it!

04-24-2011, 07:13 AM

#12

amandasgramma

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I'll be honest with you -- I've never seen a necktie quilt before...and thought the idea was crazy but I LOVE this one!!!! Keep going -- I want to see a whole quilt out of it!!! I have a vision of it together with red sashing!!!

04-24-2011, 07:21 AM

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QuiltE

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MommaDorian

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I'm just not diggin' it yet. lol The spoke are 6 1/2" long.

Thanks for the size!

It could be you aren't falling in love, as you are thinking traditional dresden plate (white background, light prints). Try moving it to a darker background.

I'm not the best at visualizing possibilities, though I think black would be too much. Maybe a taupe? or a dark grey? even a red? perhaps a batik?

It'll somewhat depend on how many more colours your other ties are going to bring forward.

I think it's going to be one beautiful quilt!

04-24-2011, 08:29 AM

#14

the casual quilter

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Love it, love it, love it!

04-24-2011, 08:44 AM

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debcavan

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You don't get a lot of choice when it is neckties. But I think that center is wonderful and really pulls them all together.

04-24-2011, 09:07 AM

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Sandee

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I like it ALOT!!! If you don't want it....I'll let you know where to send it.....................I think it's Great!!

04-24-2011, 09:09 AM

#17

chairjogger

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that is way cool !

04-24-2011, 10:26 AM

#18

CoyoteQuilts

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I love it! If they are ties family members have worn it would be a great 'remember when' quilt...

04-24-2011, 10:31 AM

#19

hairquilt

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Beautiful! My question would be can you do that using Wonderunder. I want to make one but don't do applique.

04-24-2011, 10:51 AM

#20

Sweeterthanwine

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Looks beautiful to me. I'm sure when you find the right background color, it will really pop out and you will love it. Great job - I love dresden plates.