Red, or Brown, or . . . .

All along I thought the color I would use for sashing for these star blocks was red.  Specifically, these two red striped fabrics with the stripes going cross-ways between the blocks.  (They're not all laid out that way below because the fabric isn't cut.)

I like the reds well enough but I had the impression that the quilt wanted either something more or some other color. 

I placed some blocks against a mix of browns.  Hmmm.  Brown adds a different kind of warmth.  My husband likes the red because it's brighter but brighter isn't necessarily better.  I like the darkest brown on the far right.  But for the whole quilt?  Will I like it when it's finished?  Will I like it for years and years? 

These blocks are laying on the floor in a room where I pass frequently enough that I can look in and catch them unawares, surprise myself to see what my first reaction is, so to speak.  I need to add some corner blocks as I did with the red, above. 

How do you choose sashing colors and widths?

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> Design Wall Monday at Patchwork Times


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