Fabric Choice question
03-27-2013, 12:56 PM
#12
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I would save that fabric for the back and go with something that will make the star shine. I do love that fabric though...I would want it somewhere, just not there. While I do think it looks good, I think it draws the eye to it rather than making the star shine.
03-27-2013, 01:00 PM
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I agree with Barny. The fabric is pretty and I can see why you bought it with this quilt in mind, but I think it detracts from your amazing star. I'd love to see a fabric there that makes the star pop.
03-27-2013, 01:50 PM
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I actually really like that fabric - to my eye, and on my monitor, it kind of echoes the feel of the patterned line of diamonds about halfway down the star's rays, but in a more airy and light way...kind of like the denser pattern is expanding outward from itself and breaking up as it goes. (I do not know how to say what I mean!!)
I agree that you might want to audition the next fabric before making any firm decisions...
Alsion
I agree that you might want to audition the next fabric before making any firm decisions...
Alsion
03-27-2013, 02:03 PM
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I actually really like that fabric - to my eye, and on my monitor, it kind of echoes the feel of the patterned line of diamonds about halfway down the star's rays, but in a more airy and light way...kind of like the denser pattern is expanding outward from itself and breaking up as it goes. (I do not know how to say what I mean!!)
I agree that you might want to audition the next fabric before making any firm decisions...
Alsion
I agree that you might want to audition the next fabric before making any firm decisions...
Alsion
BTW - that is one beautiful star/compass and you did a great job
03-27-2013, 02:33 PM
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So the rest of the quilt looks like the final part of the broken star so more of the radiating diamonds will be in the area above this fabric, then I will finish the quilt with this fabric.
03-27-2013, 02:45 PM
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I have another question about the current quilt I'm working on...sorry for having so many.
I just finished another block of my quilt and cannot decide if I'm happy with the top corner fabric...I really like the fabric itself but am wondering if it would be better to have the light solid color rather than introduce another fabric.
Can I have opinions please on whether you all think it works or doesn't.
Thanks,
Yael
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I just finished another block of my quilt and cannot decide if I'm happy with the top corner fabric...I really like the fabric itself but am wondering if it would be better to have the light solid color rather than introduce another fabric.
Can I have opinions please on whether you all think it works or doesn't.
Thanks,
Yael
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The print reflects the nature of your block----------and the colors are a great match. Go for it!
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