low contrast quilts? always fail?
05-15-2012, 07:10 AM
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I think those fabrics offer a soft and rather soothing combination. Maybe that is just what your grandmother is looking for.
I wish I had the privilege of making a quilt for either of my grandmothers, no longer living!
Enjoy the project and the privilege!
Dayle
I wish I had the privilege of making a quilt for either of my grandmothers, no longer living!
Enjoy the project and the privilege!
Dayle
05-15-2012, 07:15 AM
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I agree with this. Maybe use the check blue for the bigger pin wheel and bring in a similar darker green picking up on the green she chose for the little pinwheels. I really like the fabrics she picked and love low contrast shabby chic quilts.
Originally Posted by QuiltE
Oh no ... low contrast are not always fail. Not at all. That's the Shabby Chique look! 
ITA re the bottom left pinwheel ... If you're using that pattern, watch that the pinwheels have the contrast to let them show.
You might want to add another one or two fabrics to your mix, though you can get some lovely subtle contrasts with what you have. However, don't get too carried away with add-ins, as this is what your Grandma chose!! And you want to keep it "her" quilt! Have fun making it. What a special project to work on.
ITA re the bottom left pinwheel ... If you're using that pattern, watch that the pinwheels have the contrast to let them show.
You might want to add another one or two fabrics to your mix, though you can get some lovely subtle contrasts with what you have. However, don't get too carried away with add-ins, as this is what your Grandma chose!! And you want to keep it "her" quilt! Have fun making it. What a special project to work on.
05-15-2012, 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by lfletcher
Sometimes low contrast quilts work just fine. It's the blended look and several books were written on it. If your Gran picked out the fabrics then she must love them and I would hesitate to introduce anything too bright or dark.
05-15-2012, 08:17 AM
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Please look at the quilt I made with similar colors. It came out really soft and inviting looking, without the need for any OOMPH! It was the plan that it be neutral, and the colors worked out perfectly.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...t-t188735.html
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...t-t188735.html
05-15-2012, 09:17 AM
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It isn't that low contrast quilts fail, it is just a personal preference for each of us. I love contrast, and the quilts that I have been disappointed in are those with low contrast. Others who have seen them--love them, so it is just our individual tastes.
05-15-2012, 04:19 PM
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thank you for this tread so incredibly much!
the more i look at these hanging on my ironing board the more i can see it in my mind.
i do think a blue for those mini-set pinwheels might work, but i'll futz and see.
the quilt jljack posted is perfect.
oh! i am so very happy to have found this board, this community and all of you!
aileen
the more i look at these hanging on my ironing board the more i can see it in my mind.
i do think a blue for those mini-set pinwheels might work, but i'll futz and see.
the quilt jljack posted is perfect.
oh! i am so very happy to have found this board, this community and all of you!
aileen
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