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Opinions on Backing fabric Please

Iminei

Opinions on Backing fabric Please
« on: May 10, 2020, 14:49:30 PM »
Can you help me decide which backing to use for this lil embroidery?

A) Top ... Turquoise and blue flowers on beige

B) Right ... Black, Grey and Beige Leaves

C) Bottom Right ... Pink and sage green on cream

D) Bottom Left ... Blue and Green Daisies on Cream

E) Left ... Grey leaves on cream

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The recipient is very into Vintage.

TIA
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Acorn

Re: Opinions on Backing fabric Please
« Reply #1 on: May 10, 2020, 15:02:39 PM »
E - although I think any of them would be lovely.
I might look as though I'm talking to you, but inside my head I'm sewing.

Greybird

Re: Opinions on Backing fabric Please
« Reply #2 on: May 10, 2020, 15:19:41 PM »
E

twopence

Re: Opinions on Backing fabric Please
« Reply #3 on: May 10, 2020, 15:33:47 PM »
E for me too.  I can see it more clearly here that using my phone for facebook.

Iminei

Re: Opinions on Backing fabric Please
« Reply #4 on: May 10, 2020, 15:41:12 PM »
Last option ... I thought at first the background was too yellow but in fact its just right.
I think the grey and black leaves design (B) is too strong.

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Lowena

Re: Opinions on Backing fabric Please
« Reply #5 on: May 10, 2020, 16:08:41 PM »
D or E
« Last Edit: May 10, 2020, 16:15:11 PM by Lowena »
Triumph of hope over experience :D

Ploshkin

Re: Opinions on Backing fabric Please
« Reply #6 on: May 10, 2020, 16:14:16 PM »
I like D because it echoes the colours of the jug.
Life's too short for ironing.

BrendaP

Re: Opinions on Backing fabric Please
« Reply #7 on: May 10, 2020, 16:31:41 PM »
D or E, but if she likes vintage then go for the flowers rather than the grey leaves.
Brenda.  My machines are: Corona, a 1953 Singer 201K-3, Caroline, a 1940 Singer 201K-3, Thirza, 1949 Singer 221K, Azilia, 1957 Singer 201K-MK2 and Vera, a Husqvarna 350 SewEasy about 20 years old. Also Bernina 1150 overlocker and Elna 444 Coverstitcher.
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So Chic

Re: Opinions on Backing fabric Please
« Reply #8 on: May 10, 2020, 16:41:11 PM »
E as first choice and then D
So Chic
Bernina Artista 630, Bernina 800DL, Janome Cover Pro 1000CP and an elderly Singer Touch & Sew 720G as a back up

annieeg

Re: Opinions on Backing fabric Please
« Reply #9 on: May 10, 2020, 17:03:27 PM »
:D

Ellabella

Re: Opinions on Backing fabric Please
« Reply #10 on: May 10, 2020, 17:05:39 PM »
D for me

fajita

Re: Opinions on Backing fabric Please
« Reply #11 on: May 10, 2020, 18:25:04 PM »
A or D

Renegade Sewist

Re: Opinions on Backing fabric Please
« Reply #12 on: May 10, 2020, 19:15:29 PM »
I'm leaning toward D.
Hey Bill! Read the manual!  Hehehe.

mudcat

Re: Opinions on Backing fabric Please
« Reply #13 on: May 10, 2020, 19:20:17 PM »
I agree that B is too strong and that any of the other four could work but I am partial to A.

coffeeandcake

Re: Opinions on Backing fabric Please
« Reply #14 on: May 10, 2020, 19:33:37 PM »
E or A