Neutral Quilt Ideas Needed
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Neutral Quilt Ideas Needed
My oldest daughter is requesting a neutral quilt with whites, creams and grays. She has commented that she does not like quilt patterns. Seems like she prefers pastel neutrals in an understated way. I have postponed this many times as I don't know where to start. Any suggestions???
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You might want to visit the website of Keepsake Quilting. I got their catalog today, and it had a number of pale fabric collections. For instance, you might look at Sandy Dune or Sandy Shores or the various Shirting collections. The Ice and Ivory, and White and Ivory, collections might appeal to her, too. Downstairs at Downton is quite pale, as are a number of other collections like Bali Sandstone and Bali Pastels and Sand Dollar Medley and Background Beauties Batiks and Sunshine Grays. Oh, so many to choose from!
Another way to go would be to make her a "whole cloth quilt." There's no piecing at all - just quilting.
Another way to go would be to make her a "whole cloth quilt." There's no piecing at all - just quilting.
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She's probably telling you she doesn't want a traditional quilt pattern, but a modern one; many, many of the younger generation prefer the 'new' look -- I remember the Pucci prints from when I was late teens/early twenties.
If you google "modern quilts in gray and white" or "neutral color modern quilts" or even just "modern quilts" you'll get a whole lot of easy but dramatic ideas.
Good luck, Mom; this way of quilting can be hard on some of us long time quilters!
Jan in VA
If you google "modern quilts in gray and white" or "neutral color modern quilts" or even just "modern quilts" you'll get a whole lot of easy but dramatic ideas.
Good luck, Mom; this way of quilting can be hard on some of us long time quilters!
Jan in VA
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Look at the book Modern Neutrals by Amy Ellis, especially the pattern on the cover of the book called Whispered Lace. I have made 3 of these in light grays, taupes and creams with white sashing and they are beautiful.
I am not at home so can't post a photo of one right now but will try to remember to when I get back.
I am not at home so can't post a photo of one right now but will try to remember to when I get back.
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Look at the book Modern Neutrals by Amy Ellis, especially the pattern on the cover of the book called Whispered Lace. I have made 3 of these in light grays, taupes and creams with white sashing and they are beautiful.
I am not at home so can't post a photo of one right now but will try to remember to when I get back.
I am not at home so can't post a photo of one right now but will try to remember to when I get back.
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