Which fabrics to choose?
02-12-2012, 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by beckalou
I want to make a DP9 and am trying to use mostly fabrics from my stash. Which of these fabrics would you use? My fav is the beige with the flowers, but what would you put with it? Choosing fabrics has never been my strong suit!
Please help! Quilt Inspector is keeping my sewing chair warmed for me while we await your input..........lol
Please help! Quilt Inspector is keeping my sewing chair warmed for me while we await your input..........lol
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Maybe red instead of orange for the center block
02-12-2012, 08:08 PM
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If #1 is you favorite, I would select #2 from the left as the center of all the 9 patches. It will bring in a neat secondary design in your quilt. The polka dot may have too much white and jump out at you unless you 9 patch is quite large.
02-13-2012, 05:37 AM
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I would use the first 3. Since the floral is your favorite, I would put it in the 4 corners. I would put the blue in the center and then the orange in the other 4 places. When you cut it each way, the blue would be the little square and the orange would be like sashing. I think it would pop nicely and the biggest pieces would be your favorite.
02-14-2012, 04:11 AM
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I feel that all would work with your design but the red could be a little bit overpowering.
I especially like the furry one in the second picture. Really fits right in and is quite at home.
Beautiful baby. Gleniveve.
I especially like the furry one in the second picture. Really fits right in and is quite at home.
Beautiful baby. Gleniveve.
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