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06-02-2013, 02:59 AM

#51

teacherbailey

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I tend to sort fabrics by bright or duller....but usually that ends up being that I sort by whether it has white in it (one pile) or a shade of cream/tan/beige (the other pile). I don't mix white with cream/tans/beiges.

06-02-2013, 06:03 AM

#52

Shorebird

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SavedByGrace

I want to make a table running using patriotic fabrics and English paper piecing. Some fabric is more "muted"/Americana looking and some is brighter and more vibrant colors. Can I mix them or would that make the muted look dull? Not sure if this pic will show you what I'm talking about or not.

Personally, I love the mix of colors and values. I think it will make your quilt far more interesting.......Too much MATCHY MATCHY makes for a dull quilt, IMHO.......keep posting pics of your progress....bet this one will be really beautiful!

06-02-2013, 06:13 AM

#53

LenaBeena

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I always go for muted. Bright just isn't my style. But you do as you want...its your creation

Please post a photo when you are finished with it.

06-02-2013, 08:37 AM

#54

klgls

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I vote for adding them all in.

06-02-2013, 09:06 AM

#55

saraquilts

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It is up to you. This is where the design board comes in handy. The question is what look do you want to achieve.
I probably would use all the fabrics together. there is always the light, medium, dark rule.