Originally Posted by oksewglad
Originally Posted by QuiltE
I've also noticed what a difference white makes to quilts. I just don't "do" white ... in clothing, decorating, quilting etc. Though, because of the beauties I have seen here, I may just have to get over it and give 'er a try! :)
I see using white with colors with a clearer or brighter intensity. Cream, like muslin, would help set off the earthier colors I tend to use. My DS, who used to manage a "calico" dept of a large fabric store, always said that Moda fabrics tend to have a gray look to their colors. I use a lot of Moda. Black on the the other hand goes with both intensities (clear/bright and earthy/gray) as it encompasses all colors.
Thanks for the colour lesson. It makes sense. It fits with what one lady explained to me as to why she sorts her stash according to "white" and "brown" base. While yellow, green and orange go together, we sometimes say, they don't and it's all because of the white/brown mix. That made sense when she said it, and you brought it back to my mind!
I have SEW much to learn about colours! :)
Oh the joys and benefits of being here on the QB!