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    Old 02-21-2015, 02:59 PM
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    Default Myn first chevron design need help

    Its will be a mini quilt or wall hanging in solids as the giftee does not like flowery prints. I chose shades of blue/ turquoise/lime/grey but need to add width. I also have an ivory in it that I had planned to back with but am now thinking grey or royal blue. Should I add a hot pink or orange .[ATTACH=CONFIG]511151[/ATTACH]
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    Old 02-21-2015, 04:51 PM
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    I like your color choices, and I think your friend will appreciate having no floral, if she doesn't like floral fabric. You could make it wider with borders or another block of the chevron.

    I am not good at color selection, so I sure can't help you, but I think your first chevron design is really good.

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    Old 02-21-2015, 04:57 PM
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    I like it the way it is now.sometimes less is more.
    or leave well enough alone. I love it the way it is now.
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    Old 02-21-2015, 06:32 PM
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    Lynnie- Thank you. I think it is too long for a wall hanging and to narrow for a throw- ha..

    Dina- If I add another whole V section it will be way too wide and a partial section will look silly- so I think I need about 4 inches on each side of one or more of the solid colors to make it 36 wide by 46 long.
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    Old 02-22-2015, 03:55 AM
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    Adding one block ( half a zig) to each side will continue the chevron without making it look silly.
    Or a border would finish it nicely. I would continue the pattern if it were mine
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    Old 02-22-2015, 05:01 AM
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    Do a black flange w/ dark grey border.....keeping it in the modern vein.......
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    Old 02-22-2015, 05:19 AM
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    I wouldn't add a screaming pop of color to this quilt because it will stand out like a sore thumb with the other colors that are so soft, calm and soothing. You can add just one row of blocks on either side.
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    Old 03-03-2015, 04:16 PM
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    Originally Posted by lynnie
    I like it the way it is now.sometimes less is more.
    or leave well enough alone. I love it the way it is now.
    Finished wall hanging w/my niece dog breeding company name.

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    Old 03-31-2015, 12:33 PM
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    Finished result
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    Old 03-31-2015, 01:56 PM
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    It looks good!

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