How do you cut & carry swatches for fabric matching???
#23
Originally Posted by Glassquilt
Originally Posted by LLWinston44
Originally Posted by Glassquilt
I carry my samples in a manilla folder.
When I find a fabric I carry it to a window and compare with the chip and fabrics. The chip keeps me on the right track - too easy to find fabrics that look good together but aren't true to the originally requested color.
#26
I like the paint chip idea.. i have trouble sometimes with shades.. this would be great ..
Ok how do you incorporate paint chips???
I asked for paint chips so I knew we are both talking about the same color. There are so many shades.
When I find a fabric I carry it to a window and compare with the chip and fabrics. The chip keeps me on the right track - too easy to find fabrics that look good together but aren't true to the originally requested color.
Originally Posted by Glassquilt
Originally Posted by LLWinston44
Originally Posted by Glassquilt
I carry my samples in a manilla folder.
When I find a fabric I carry it to a window and compare with the chip and fabrics. The chip keeps me on the right track - too easy to find fabrics that look good together but aren't true to the originally requested color.
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Originally Posted by eastermarie
When I try to match up batiks for a banner, I take the pieces that I have in a bag over to the shop in Wytheville and lay them out in a corner and pull bolts that will blend with what I have or make a better choice than what I already have. I've done this process several times. The ladies there offer assistance when I need it. I always let them know what I've brought with me and let them see it. Then I ask if it will be alright to try and match some of their fabrics to go with my project. They have never told me no.
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