Boring consignment request
09-23-2012, 06:29 AM
#41
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I've never bought fabric deliberately all of one "kind" before and had the impression people did that to be "safe" and sure the colors would all go together. It isn't warm or gentle or conservative; it's splotchy. It isn't me, and it isn't them. I tried too hard.
09-23-2012, 07:54 AM
#44
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Location: Alabama
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maybe not so boring!
I would have problems using all pastel's to make a baby quilt. This is just a quirk of mine, I like to make them "simple and BRIGHT"! My favorite "boy baby blankie" so far, was cotton Camo and a bright orange tiny floral. I made simple drunkards path pattern and quilted from corner to corner, ignoring the curved pieces. I did the back in a deep brown flannel. And he's 2 now, it's still his go to blanket at night or nap time! Mom was going to hang it on the wall, she said it was too pretty to use. Happy to say, the Dad told her Baby gets to use his blanket, it was made for HIM to USE!
If your friend has gone to the fabric store and purchased a pack of precut fabric, see if they are open to adding a simple background fabric. Remember, all background doesn't need to be black or white, it can be any shade that coordinates or contrasts with the primary blocks! And it could be skinny strips between the "plain" nine patches! I agree that making sure the construction would please the "quilting teacher" inside you is a great idea! Keep the corners perfect!
Of course, I wanted to attach a shot of the orange and "camo" quilt, can't find it. Here is a "pancake" car-seat quilt I just finished for a friends first grand child. I did use PINK, but not much of that was "baby" tones! Have fun and enjoy adding to your own stash!
If your friend has gone to the fabric store and purchased a pack of precut fabric, see if they are open to adding a simple background fabric. Remember, all background doesn't need to be black or white, it can be any shade that coordinates or contrasts with the primary blocks! And it could be skinny strips between the "plain" nine patches! I agree that making sure the construction would please the "quilting teacher" inside you is a great idea! Keep the corners perfect!
Of course, I wanted to attach a shot of the orange and "camo" quilt, can't find it. Here is a "pancake" car-seat quilt I just finished for a friends first grand child. I did use PINK, but not much of that was "baby" tones! Have fun and enjoy adding to your own stash!
09-23-2012, 08:27 AM
#46
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I agree...I make my quilts for people, no charge and I pay and pick ou the fabric...No stress. I don't even like being asked to make one a certain way...too stressful...I like to be creative and think of a quilt or have it come to me...If I ever sold a quilt It would have to be one I already made.
I made the same mistake when I made soap as a hobby. I turned it into a business and pretty soon it went from my favorite hobby to a chore I dreaded. People keep telling me I should sell my quilts...no. Won't do it. I make them as gifts, I give them to charity...maybe some day I'll try raffling them for charity. But it's my creative outlet and trying to commercialize it would ruin it for me.
Maybe it'll be different when I retire, but that's a long way off for me. Fortunately I have a full time job that I enjoy and that pays well enough to cover all my "needs" and most of my "wants" so I can afford to just have quilting as a hobby. I sock away a lot for retirement too, so hopefully I can continue to be a "leisure quilter" even after I retire.
I suppose I might try selling some down the road some day, but never a commission. I make what I WANT to make, and if someone feels like paying me for it after the fact, that might be OK. 
Maybe it'll be different when I retire, but that's a long way off for me. Fortunately I have a full time job that I enjoy and that pays well enough to cover all my "needs" and most of my "wants" so I can afford to just have quilting as a hobby. I sock away a lot for retirement too, so hopefully I can continue to be a "leisure quilter" even after I retire.
I suppose I might try selling some down the road some day, but never a commission. I make what I WANT to make, and if someone feels like paying me for it after the fact, that might be OK. 
09-23-2012, 02:19 PM
#49
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Location: Texas
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Try to think of the precious baby, rather than how boring the quilt will be to make. That way you'll find yourself making it as cute and colorful as you possibly can for the little one, within your co-worker's rather narrow specifications.
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