Originally Posted by thepolyparrot
Originally Posted by Lori S
I have seen some that I would define as "dumpster decor".
:mrgreen: True! A little can go a long way!
I have all the Robyn Pandolph fabrics to make a quilt that was in one of the magazines a couple of years ago. It was one of the prettiest quilts I've ever seen, designed by Gerri Robinson - it's made of eight-pointed stars in various Somerset Cottage prints.
I put it into EQ so that I could plan the fabrics and found out that I probably have enough Somerset Cottage to make three or four king size quilts. (no, no... I'm not a compulsive buyer! ;) )
What was so striking to me about this quilt was the very low contrast - it looked so serene and restful. The only contrast comes from the hue and not the value - the value is pretty much the same for all the fabrics in the line.
I usually like a LOT more contrast, but the softness of the shabby chic fabric colors looks beautiful without big contrast.
I LOVE it. It has a quieting effect and makes me want to curl up in it with a good book or movie. I love the excitement of the bright quilts as well. For me, it works because I would have a quilt for every mood! :thumbup: