Originally Posted by
Jeanne S
To me, the best looking scrappiest are 'controlled' scrappies---they have have something that ties them together in a broad look. For example, they are primarily dark jewel tones, or light pastels, or bright primary colors. I guess the type or style of print doesn't matter as much as the overall color theme. I have just never been able to put a "true random" scrappy quilt together.
That's exactly how I see it. For me, a jumble of random colors just doesn't seem to do much for any of them. I just finished a red and blue quilt. Not sure if there was any contrast in value, as the fabrics were intense and seemed to vibrate against each other, but the there was an overall theme and it feels like a single piece of art.
hugs,
Charlotte