Ombre fabrics - how do you use them?
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Ombre fabrics - how do you use them?
Fabrics like this confuse me. I'm not sure what to do with them.
This is a picture of the full width of the fabric, from selvedge to selvedge.
Having very little imagination, the first thing that comes to mind is "trip around the world" because I can spy six or seven distinct color areas.
But that's not really a very creative idea, so...
... do you have any suggestions on how to use fabrics like this?
This is a picture of the full width of the fabric, from selvedge to selvedge.
Having very little imagination, the first thing that comes to mind is "trip around the world" because I can spy six or seven distinct color areas.
But that's not really a very creative idea, so...
... do you have any suggestions on how to use fabrics like this?
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They make great backgrounds for applique - the shading can make the applique look like it's floating on the quilt surface. Ted Storm made a quilt a few years ago using an ombre that went from black to grey. Her applique was done in pale shades and white - it was a stunning effect.
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I like them alot and the one you posted is particularly nice. I use them in all kinds of piecing. Its like getting fabric pre-coorindated, when cut up into small pieces they really are nice. I love them for borders! Is that manufacture showing other fabrics to coordinate? There is great value in purchasing an ombre.
A few years ago I bought a few yards of a goldish color ombre, today I wish I had more. It gave great depth to the piece, with out the harsh transition to its neighboring fabric. Surrounding a complicated block with an ombre can have very pleasing results.
Using and ombre for the outer area of say a mariners compass can be a bit tricky , and have a bit more waste , but the results are worth it.
I see many quilters shy away from them in the quilt shops. I think the manufactures need to do a better job of guiding the consumer on how to make use of them .
A few years ago I bought a few yards of a goldish color ombre, today I wish I had more. It gave great depth to the piece, with out the harsh transition to its neighboring fabric. Surrounding a complicated block with an ombre can have very pleasing results.
Using and ombre for the outer area of say a mariners compass can be a bit tricky , and have a bit more waste , but the results are worth it.
I see many quilters shy away from them in the quilt shops. I think the manufactures need to do a better job of guiding the consumer on how to make use of them .
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