KyKaren1949

I recently saw an interesting quilt done on solid backgrounds called Bottled Rainbows. You can google it and see it. I thought it was gorgeous. I'm also very drawn to the Amish quilts which are always solids and sometimes on black backgrounds. I believe they're beautiful!

TanyaL

I work out the overall design of my quilt and then search out the colors - usually use more solids than anything else. The only time I have trouble is when I try to stick to what is in my stash - I need the wide selection of several fabric stores. LOL Probably wouldn't have this trouble if I used someone else's patterns. Usually the color I want is a shade or two different than the one I have on hand. Economics is going to change my choices soon.

pasolovers

I think it depends on the quilt,

Annie68

I really like solids and use them often, even all solid quilts. If you use lots of various brights and set them off with black, that makes an eye catching statement.

SunlitenSmiles

i am a fabric 'junkie' i love them all *except blue* solid mixed in as a blender really makes design pop.....sigh......I just plain love quilting, every step of the process !!!!!!!

#1piecemaker

I most always use solids in my quilts! they just set the prints off and add more dimention to your quilt.

lillybeck

My sewing room is a mess right now. It is used as a guest room also and even though it is 14 by 20 when you have a guest it is scrunched up and I cannot have all of my tables up. One of our sons is with us right now and really I would rather have him than all the stuff.

Highmtn

I don't purchase any solid colors anymore it seems (or should I write "it seams"...hehe). One of my mantra's about 3 years ago is that every fabric I pick up MUST be a print that reads as a solid. I love every piece of fabric to be working - if that makes sense. Even if it's just the slightest pattern... I like that.

I do agree I have seen some quilting that turns solid fabric into a work of art...but.. that would not be my hand quilting.. or anything that I can afford to have done. It's sure gorgeous when it's done right.

hoppa

I am not big on solids but do use them sometimes with a nine patch to bring out the busy fabrics on my preemie quilts

IAmCatOwned

I LOVE solids in 2 color quilts. Otherwise, I only use them as an accent. I've seen some really fine quilts made with solids, but these women were artists (really, they went to art school and all).