Decision, decisions.... modern quilt background?
#12
I really love the look of the black, I don't feel it makes your gorgeous blocks look somber at all. I would choose to do the black all in one fabric though, maybe a batik? So many blacks have green tones or brown tones, isn't it great we all have our different reasons for our choices. Lovely project so far! I know alot of modern quilters are using the white these days, but with all those gorgeous bright colours you might have one errant one bleed, so would chose the black.
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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!
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I'm not sure of the definition of "modern quilt". What I've seen doesn't use black, I think. It's more clean, crisp. So my thinking is white or very pale grey with, the centers being the lighter colors in the heart.
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I like what you've got and I think either black, as you've shown, or a white would contrast nicely. But then I'm just delving into the "modern" quilt type of thing and suppose I shouldn't give too many opinions.
Anyway, I love your quilt. I guess I'm not traditional enough and just think of black as 'classy' and not necessarily as "somber".
Anyway, I love your quilt. I guess I'm not traditional enough and just think of black as 'classy' and not necessarily as "somber".
#18
Love what you've got going here! I would think any subtle-ly patterned tonal for the background would be faboulous - you know black with the dark gray swirly, filigree type designs, blue, white, off white, any color - the background is you color palette - pick a color the recipient favors! Would LOVE to see this when you finish!
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