Decision, decisions.... modern quilt background?
06-23-2013, 11:21 AM
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Thank you, Everyone, for your kind comments and suggestions! You have no idea how much I appreciate all the ideas, and warnings from pet owners about black! I'll keep that in mind. Later this summer, I hope to make a mini of this quilt for myself, with shades of black for the background. I can do that, I no longer have pets or messy children. Well, at least not living with me!
I spent some time yesterday at the LQS with two friends, and we decided on three shades of purple. I can't think of any color I like less, but it is what looked best and in keeping with her favorite colors, red and purple. I will post pics when I'm done, probably around July 12, my deadline.
Thanks bunches,
Mary Ann
I spent some time yesterday at the LQS with two friends, and we decided on three shades of purple. I can't think of any color I like less, but it is what looked best and in keeping with her favorite colors, red and purple. I will post pics when I'm done, probably around July 12, my deadline.
Thanks bunches,
Mary Ann
06-23-2013, 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by QuiltE
I'm with the others, that I would be hesitant on the black. Yes, you are expecting a full recovery ... though that does not mean her emotions will always be there.
That being said ... I really like the punch that the black would give. How about using a bright navy? or a rich, royal purple? ... both dark enough to give a contrast yet bright enough to not look black. I think both of these could be
very effective and give you a really classy rich look to the finished quilt.
Your design is really great ... quite clever!
That being said ... I really like the punch that the black would give. How about using a bright navy? or a rich, royal purple? ... both dark enough to give a contrast yet bright enough to not look black. I think both of these could be
very effective and give you a really classy rich look to the finished quilt.
Your design is really great ... quite clever!
06-23-2013, 02:58 PM
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My son was a cancer patient, fought it for 3 years. By the grace of God he has been 10 years clean. From this experience if you chose to use black I know it will not be in any way a negative for your friend. I have written down all the color suggestions as I never would have thought to use them. Now I have more ideas and choices!
06-23-2013, 09:28 PM
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I would audition the look on different colors. Pink someone mentioned, but I think the complement to red, is green, and it would be very pretty. With the amount of purple, you might want to see how that looks as well.
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