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Old 03-04-2014, 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Nammie to 7 View Post
I think there needs to be more contrast in 8 of the blocks -- they read dark on dark (at least in the picture) so the frames and pin wheels don't pop.
I agree. The 8 blocks that are dark need more contrast between pieces as you did the ones in the center. You can always save the 8 dark blocks to work into your backing.
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Old 03-04-2014, 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by thart795 View Post
This Mosaic #8 was definitely cooler in my head. Disregard the messed up pinwheel, its since been fixed. On its own each block is nifty, together im not liking how they look.
Thoughts on how to proceed?
Have you considered a zig-zag setting ? xx
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Try setting them with the blended darker blocks on the bottom left then add the lighter blocks to the right going up and maybe make 3 light on light blocks for the top right corner. Just a thought. Luann Love the colors but as many have said not enough contrast on a few of the blocks! Luann
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Old 03-04-2014, 10:18 AM
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I agree more contrast. By the same token you picked out the fabric because you liked it and are not happy at this time. Maybe you just need some time away from them. You put alot of time and energy into these blocks don't be so hard on yourself. I have worked on projects that I seriously considered burying in the backyard(I can do that as I don't live in the city) I put them away for awhile and started on something new. When I later pulled them out I was glad I hadn't had the energy to dig the hole. Hang in there we all have our days when we say "What was I thinking!"
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Old 03-04-2014, 12:46 PM
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needs contrast.
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Old 03-04-2014, 06:12 PM
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i really like the blocks. i agree on contrast, light and dark values really direct the eye and maybe consider some sashing maybe a light value or a really dark value.
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Old 03-04-2014, 10:26 PM
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Why, I see a modern monochromatic quilt. 6 blocks whith a high contrast is enough, place them strategically trough the whole quilt, and you need more blocks whith a low contrast. No sashing, no borders. You will create like a new fabric. It will be stanning.
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Old 03-05-2014, 06:00 AM
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I would scatter the high with the low contrast blocks.
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Old 03-05-2014, 01:36 PM
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I wouldn't use sashing, because you would lose the secondary X pattern. I agree on alternating the dark and contrasting blocks.
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Old 03-05-2014, 06:03 PM
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To complete your design, you need to put half square triangles in the center of the sashing. In your design,the sashing is another color not included in the pinwheel and a thin stripe between the block and the sashing, a thin stripe around the outer edge of the block and another thin stripe around the point of the squares. Lots of work, but you can graph it out and figure it out. It is a a very unique design and I love it. if you use the same sashing on all the blocks, I think it will pull all the blocks together.

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