Jeanne S

I am continuing to experiment mixing various black and white prints with bright colors. Some work and some don't. This is an example of one idea I had that just I just didn't like the results after I laid out all the blocks, so I separated them and made two different quilts from each pile. The original idea was to alternate the bright 16-patch blocks with the black and white print HST "X" blocks. But altogether, it was just too busy and didn't seem to have the symmetry that I wanted.
So I separated the black and white "X" blocks from the bright 16-patch blocks, and created two entirely separate throw quilts from them. With the black and white blocks, I just added strips of color and hourglass cornerstones, and with the 16-patch bright blocks I added a predominately white "X" to offset and tone down the color a little.
Another learning experience. I think I like the two OK, not may favorites, but not that bad either. I think they are happy quilts.
Now off to the next idea..........

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ManiacQuilter2

Jeannie, I love the 2nd one. I did the same quilt using black Kona cotton.

bearisgray

I like the first one the best -

I am always amazed at how changing the colors of the same pattern can make it look so different.

Mariposa

They're great! I like brights with b& w~~

SuziSew

Jeanne both are fabulous! The black and white is really striking! Great work!

Jeanne S

Maniac, I love yours with the black! I debated with using black rather than white, but I had more solid white fabric in my stash!

notmorecraft

I love the second quilt, it's bright and cheerful

northern lass

Great quilts

loisf

I think both quilts will be great, and I think you were correct to separate them. It might just have been too busy otherwise. Happy quilts.

Cam's gram

I like both! Nice work.