Pinwheels or no pinwheels.... that is the question

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07-14-2012, 05:23 PM

#21

supergma

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I love the pinwheels! Bind it in that beautiful pink. A very nice quilt.

07-14-2012, 05:30 PM

#22

NanaCsews2

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Originally Posted by MawMaw B

I like the pinwheels, but you could add a solid border between the panel and pinwheels, maybe the same color of the binding that you will use. It would define the two. Just an idea.

This is what I had in mind too when I first saw it. Then the pink border, or you could also find a print (even floral) that has the pink and yellow or pink, yellow and green in the fabric. The border doesn't need to be a solid color. You could make the quilt label for the back out of a pinwheel also. Very cute quilt, will fit perfectly for her. IMHO

07-14-2012, 05:33 PM

#23

SharonAnne

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So far, it's unanimous. Love the pinwheels and a pink binding. She'll love it (and so would I).

07-14-2012, 05:36 PM

#24

bearisgray

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I went back and looked at the panel a couple of times -

The pinwheels appear to be the right color - but I think they detract from the carousel in the center. To me, they make the merry-go-round seem really small. Also - the other lines in the panel are curves and arcs - and the pinwheels are pointy.

They won't make the quilt look 'bad' - I just think something 'softer' would be better to try to make the top larger.

07-14-2012, 05:40 PM

#25

Tweety2911

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Pinwheels are perfect for this panel! Looks great!

07-14-2012, 05:41 PM

#26

hperttula123

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love the pinwheels!!!

07-14-2012, 05:59 PM

#27

Mariposa

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yes! The pinwheels are perfect for this!

My condolences on the loss of your brother.

07-14-2012, 11:22 PM

#28

burchquilts

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Originally Posted by Scraps

Love the pinwheels - I see pink binding ------------see what the experts suggest. Is she old enough for some bling?? Maybe some jewels on the animals saddles? She will love however you do it.

Yes to both the pinwheels & the pink binding. This quilt is going to be ADORABLE! Please post again when you get it done, OK?

07-15-2012, 02:52 AM

#29

patsynel

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Please keep the pinwheels, they look great on the panel.

07-15-2012, 03:03 AM

#30

wraez

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Definitely pinwheels! You might consider doing 2 adjacent sides in one color combo and the other in a different combo. I'm drawn to that kind of finish on some quilts for kids. But definitely pinwheels, they really go with the carousel theme.