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Old 06-21-2013, 09:33 AM
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These aren't ideal viewing conditions but what do you think of this granite-like fabric as sashing for my funny lotteria card blocks? I sort of like it but I don't trust myself![ATTACH=CONFIG]420337[/ATTACH]
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Old 06-21-2013, 09:36 AM
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Well, since you asked I will be honest, I don't care for it. I think something more colorful in the colors in the blocks would look nicer. Something red, blue, yellow or green. Love the blocks too!
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Old 06-21-2013, 09:39 AM
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Thanks. My initial thought was going with something dark that would pick up a color in the blocks. I just came across this and wondered....I appreciate your honesty!


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Well, since you asked I will be honest, I don't care for it. I think something more colorful in the colors in the blocks would look nicer. Something red, blue, yellow or green. Love the blocks too!

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Old 06-21-2013, 09:46 AM
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Look great! If it looks good to you then it is good! I took classes a few years back from Freddy Moran. She is all about color and not do much about quilting. One thing she taught that I have done many times, and probably more than I should have, is to use something that gives your a rest between colorful blocks. In her quilts I noticed she used lots of black and white. I have used lots of black and white polka dots to break up the colors. Last year I made a Dios deLos Muertos quilt. Very colorful fabric broken up with the polka dots. Wish I had kept a picture of it.
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Old 06-21-2013, 09:51 AM
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I am not familiar with that line and if they have different colorways. I think it tones down your nice card blocks. I think I agree with trying to find something either brighter or very dark neutral.
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I like the swirly granite fabric! It picks up the blue and white well and anything brighter I think would over shadow the blocks.
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Old 06-21-2013, 09:53 AM
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It's a good idea to use something restful to balance out the color. I'm going to play around with that.

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Look great! If it looks good to you then it is good! I took classes a few years back from Freddy Moran. She is all about color and not do much about quilting. One thing she taught that I have done many times, and probably more than I should have, is to use something that gives your a rest between colorful blocks. In her quilts I noticed she used lots of black and white. I have used lots of black and white polka dots to break up the colors. Last year I made a Dios deLos Muertos quilt. Very colorful fabric broken up with the polka dots. Wish I had kept a picture of it.
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I think I would use a green the color in one of the blocks. Just my opinion. Your quilt do as you like.
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I like the swirly granite fabric! It picks up the blue and white well and anything brighter I think would over shadow the blocks.
I agree with Tartan. This fabric seems perfect as the background fabric.
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The fabric looks like a totally different style to me. The print in the blocks is very distinct. The marble-y fabric is more subtle.
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