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08-22-2011, 03:16 PM

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MadQuilter

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Oh - PERFECT!

08-22-2011, 03:17 PM

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quilter68

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This is the first blue and brown that I like together. It will be good.

I am doing a dark, dark blue and bright orange for my GS and wife in the Drunkards path pattern. Sort of Asian fabrics and they are Japanese and Cambodian so it is their choice. I only have a couple of blocks done but I like it.

If I can take a photo of a block I will post it.

08-22-2011, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Dolphyngyrl

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Originally Posted by bearisgray

Love the fabrics - don't think I'd like it for a Drunkard's Path, though.

I was thinking this as well

Same here.

08-22-2011, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by bearisgray

Love the fabrics - don't think I'd like it for a Drunkard's Path, though.

Likewise. I like the fabric, but cut up small enough for DP, I don't think I would care for it myself. JMHO The design would be too disrupted.

08-22-2011, 03:46 PM

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Annaquilts

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Yes, this!

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Originally Posted by MadQuilter

Putting them together will probably not give you the contrast the DP suggests. I'd go with either and a solid.

:thumbup:

08-22-2011, 03:46 PM

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Annaquilts

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Oh yes! Go for it.

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Originally Posted by #1piecemaker

Oh! I guess I wasn't clear. I meant to pair them up with a solid color and make two separate quilts!

08-22-2011, 03:57 PM

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ghostrider

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Personally, I think you're going to totally loose both the impact of the fabric AND the impact of the DP block...but I do like the fabric. Make up a 16 patch and see what you think before committing to a whole quilt, let alone two of them.

08-22-2011, 04:00 PM

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bebe

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maybe use in the border but not in the block
will distract from the block
my opinion :-D

08-22-2011, 04:00 PM

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quiltmouse

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Suggestion ... audition it.

cut drunkard path holes in sheets of paper or cloth in the contrast color you plan to use, lay it on the fabric. Or cut a few pieces.

It sounds like a good idea, but IMHO, you are going to lose the impact of both the drunkard's path pieces AND your wavy fabric.

(cool if I'm wrong, tho)