Originally Posted by
Grammie Sharon
I've been making 1 inch hexies for a grandmothers flower garden out of the mini charm packs (2"squares) using Civil War and Reproductions ones. I was going to alternate each flower light dark, etc. There seems to be more darks in the packs and my center is all the same. I'm not happy with them. When I put the darks together they seem to look better. (Pic on left compared to right) The fabric they are laying on will be what connects them together. Any suggestions. I am getting frustrated and want to quit but I love doing them.
I think there are too many values in your flowers that are the same as your background. Try making your background lighter or very dark and with not as much pattern in it and I think it will work - not enough contrast as it is now. Good luck with your project.