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Old 05-13-2020, 02:16 PM
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Hoping someone can help.
I am trying to enlarge a John Deere quilt for my niece and I need a solid green and solid yellow.
The problem is no stores are open to go look.
Does anyone know of a Bella, Kona, or other solid color name that would match. It doesn't seem to be Kelly green. Put a pic of her quilt for guidance
Edited: ugh, it won't let me upload the pics, but it's a panel quilt with the plaid ( blue/green/yellow)


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Old 05-13-2020, 02:56 PM
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I think I recall that sometime I heard that John Deere had put a patent on their specific shade of green....so maybe the best you can do is "come close:
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Old 05-13-2020, 03:39 PM
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Thousands of Bolts has an on-line Bella solids color card.

http://bellasolidsonthousandsofbolts...Colorchart.cfm

couldn’t find anything equivalent for Kona. And couldn’t find the color cards in stock.
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Yes, they did, but I don't think the fabric I have is itsvyrue color.
I tried to upload the pic but it won't let me.
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Originally Posted by Gannyrosie View Post
Yes, they did, but I don't think the fabric I have is itsvyrue color.
I tried to upload the pic but it won't let me.
You will probably need to reduce or compress the picture to a file size that is smaller than 2MB How to post images can be found at https://www.quiltingboard.com/attach...020-01-17-.pdf
Now to add an image is the paper clip icon that doesn't show in "Quick Reply" - only by "Go Advanced" or the red "Reply" button. Don't forget to scroll over to the far right to find and click on the "Upload" button,

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Old 05-13-2020, 04:33 PM
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Thanks,everyone.
I didn't realize 1000 of bolts had the color chart.
I went and ordered 2 differrent greens, and the only blue that seemed close.
As long As it's close, right?
Thanks for your help
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I have had success using Pantone to match a color, then finding the closest solid to that particular Pantone. I found this for John Deere colors:

https://usbrandcolors.com/john-deere-colors/
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I googled (as I always do!) "John Deere green fabric" and there were several posts. Perhaps that would help you!
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Old 05-14-2020, 09:27 AM
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Try putting John Deere quilt fabric in the search box from the Fabric.com site. Lots of coordinates came up for me.
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I have used dimple dots fabric line for a tractor applique. There are two different greens that might work for you.
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