Alternative color for back ground white. Bee in Bonnet Farm Girl Vintage quilts

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01-19-2016, 07:51 PM

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A navy blue would also make it pop, if you don't want to go too dark, like black.

01-19-2016, 08:08 PM

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Black would look dramatic with brights.

01-19-2016, 08:33 PM

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Well we went to Hobby Lobby and tried to buy Kona Coal. The bolt was brand new but had tiny holes and some discoloration. The other grey was silver but it was way to light. The lady told me that she would order a new bolt and it should be there next week. I would also like to see Kona ash but they did not have that. Is there a good place to buy Kona online?

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01-20-2016, 02:51 PM

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Well she picked a tone on tone taupe. It is ordered and I will take a picture when it comes in.

01-20-2016, 02:52 PM

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For myself I will need to try some of that Kona grey. I like the look of it.

01-20-2016, 02:57 PM

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Should be stunning! Hope you're able to post a photo of it when it's finished.

01-21-2016, 09:11 AM

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Moda marbles are neat when you don't want a solid look to the background - there are just enough tones to give a quilt an interesting look.

01-22-2016, 12:03 AM

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Moda marbles are neat when you don't want a solid look to the background - there are just enough tones to give a quilt an interesting look.

I look for it but was not able to find it. Marbles are great!

01-22-2016, 05:53 AM

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I'm using a linen look ecru.

01-22-2016, 06:39 AM

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I have started working on a quilt for a friend who was in a terrible auto accident. I had jewel-tone squares I wanted to use for flowers and had some lovely light lavender marbled fabric that I am using for background. Wow, are they ever pretty. The flowers stand out--so bright and cheerful. Was going to buy some light yellow but I am glad I stumbled on this combination right out of my stash!