Originally Posted by
Podunk Princess
In a couple of weeks we'll all know what this quilt is going to look like when it's complete. Can't wait for the big reveal and sure hope that the fabrics I've chosen work well in this quilt. Speaking of fabric, I ran out of my neutral fabric during the last clue and while auditioning other fabrics from my stash to fill in for clue #4, my DH happened by and told me that I absolutely had to get more of the same fabric to complete this mystery and that he would drive me the 40+ miles to the nearest place to get some. What a guy! Mission completed last night so now I'm ready to work on clue #4 in the morning.
I saw an interesting "guess" from someone in the Monday link up on Bonnie's site and thought I would share it here for those who haven't seen it. This is the type of "mix it up" that she is famous for with the bits and pieces we are sewing in these clues. I think it's a pretty good guess, but am sure it will be a whole lot different than this when it is revealed.
Three cheers for DH! And what a pretty picture! I see this person avoided the problem I discovered this evening while I was revamping my clue #1. I only had a few sample blocks sewn, and I wasn't pleased with all of my fabric interactions, particularly some blues that were too dark and too intense. So I've been trading them out and unpinning and re-pairing pink and blue HSTs. Anyway, I realized I was having an awfully hard time looking at my units. The yellow commands so much attention! Not only is it very bright, but it is quite dynamic, with shadings and lots of movement. I could barely tear my eyes away, and the yellow is completely overwhelming the other colors. I went through all of the various yellows I'd collected to audition, and nothing worked, except for this dull gold that I wouldn't have bought had I realized what it actually looked like (it appeared quite bright on the website). I was rather liking this gold (more of a tan, really), until I saw the picture above. I do want the brightness in the quilt, but I also want to be able to look at it, and for it to be harmonious, rather than one fabric overwhelming everything else. I don't know what to do, other than start looking for a yellow again (but I will think gold/orange this time). I'll post a photo of this tan once I've got my clue #1 units sorted out.
PJNesler, I think you really have a gift for choosing fabrics. Just beautiful!