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    Default Opinions Wanted - I Spy Quilt

    So I am wanting to make an I Spy Quilt using M*QC's tutorial. They look SUPER fun and I know my kids and my nephews will love them. BUT I wasn't sure if I wanted to use the black background. SOOO anybody have ideas on what YOU think would look great as a background??? THANKS!

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    Default Re: Opinions Wanted - I Spy Quilt

    Then use a dark brown to tan color, anything really that will make the "jars" stand out.
    I'm sure it will turn out fantastic no matter what you decide to do, and please post pictures when they are done.

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    Default Re: Opinions Wanted - I Spy Quilt

    I made the memory game using that layercake and used a blue on some and red on others and I think those colors would work nice for the background of the quilt. Play around with it until you find something that you like.

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    Default Re: Opinions Wanted - I Spy Quilt

    This is what I made and I felt that this green was too bright. But I'm not sure what I should have picked, either but just thought I'd show you another color.
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    Default Re: Opinions Wanted - I Spy Quilt

    I think any dark or bright contrasting fabric would look good.
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    Default Re: Opinions Wanted - I Spy Quilt

    Since jars are generally kept on a shelf or in a cupboard, you could go for brown.

    Actually if you pick any color that is common through your fabrics it will work. I prefer solids (or small print) .

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    Default Re: Opinions Wanted - I Spy Quilt

    I plan to use white with the dark layercake and light grey with the light one.

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    Default Re: Opinions Wanted - I Spy Quilt

    I used red to for the background fabric, but I think black would have looked better.
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    I like the red!

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