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Old 05-13-2010, 02:02 PM
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I have no idea if I'll be able to find the fabrics. I just created it on the computer. Any suggestions as to good places to find the fabrics?
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Old 05-13-2010, 02:09 PM
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I think its stunning!! Since I don't know if you'll find 12 shades of solid blue, I probably would mix tone on tones with it. I wouldn't do a print I think it would take away from what you're trying to do.

The only thing different I think I would do, is at the cornor blocks of the border do like a spray, instead of vertical and horizontal coming together. :thumbup:
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Old 05-13-2010, 02:17 PM
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what do you mean by a spray? like mitering the corners?
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Old 05-13-2010, 02:19 PM
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Wow..I love it just as it is...the variegated blues...would be really beautiful if you kept it that way.
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Old 05-13-2010, 02:22 PM
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I really like it the way that it's shown. Have seen enough solids to do it, will just have to find the website again. Another thought, if you want to keep the "modern" taste that it has now, is to go with batiks.
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I love the idea of all solids. Very dramatic. It may be tough to find enough solids, but here is a starting idea. Supposedly, Robert Kaufman Kona cotton comes in 221 solid shades!

http://www.robertkaufman.com/fabrics/kona_cotton/
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Old 05-13-2010, 02:40 PM
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I love the design! I'm not much of a solids fan, but I'd be tempted to look for marbles or solid batiks, like Hoffman 1895 group. You could also use prints that read as more solids, small designs with space between.
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Old 05-13-2010, 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by carol45
what do you mean by a spray? like mitering the corners?
Sort of. I would bring the sides and the bottom to a certain point and then I would, probably PP'ing would be the best way, make like wedges that are wider on the outside to very narrow.

Did I explain myself? :oops: I made a sort of kinda drawing!! :lol:
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Old 05-13-2010, 03:22 PM
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My only concern would be finding 12 shades of solid blue
I think I'd like solids too but blue is one of the hardest colors to match. I agree it would be hard to find all those shades.
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It's the thrill of the hunt! :thumbup:
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