Originally Posted by
lfletcher
Sometimes low contrast quilts work just fine. It's the blended look and several books were written on it. If your Gran picked out the fabrics then she must love them and I would hesitate to introduce anything too bright or dark.
I agree with this view. I see the darker check as the "dark". Another contributor earlier said something about assuring that the pinwheels showed good contrast. I agree with this also. I am one who likes low contrast. It works if it is well thought-out. Give it a try.