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Old 05-27-2012, 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by sewnsewer2 View Post
Oh I hate ombre!! I used up one for this quilt however and I like the look.
Sewnsewer, looks like you have quite a thorough quilt inspector. Cute.
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Old 05-27-2012, 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by sewnsewer2 View Post
Oh I hate ombre!! I used up one for this quilt however and I like the look.
I really do like your quilt, too (and the inspector)! Seeing this, I would be more likely to use the term 'gradiated fabric". Ombre to me means a sandy, tan, desert-like color. Thanks for sharing your picture. It really helped!
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Old 05-27-2012, 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by SandyinZ4 View Post
I really do like your quilt, too (and the inspector)! Seeing this, I would be more likely to use the term 'gradiated fabric". Ombre to me means a sandy, tan, desert-like color. Thanks for sharing your picture. It really helped!
I think you're thinking of umber. It's a light tan color.
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Old 05-27-2012, 02:43 PM
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I think ombre in a traditional pieced quilt adds a lot of nice movement.
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Old 05-27-2012, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by sewnsewer2 View Post
Oh I hate ombre!! I used up one for this quilt however and I like the look.
You might hate ombres Dawn, but you sure know how to use them to great effect!
Even Miss Kitty thinks so.

i recently purchased some to use as color gradated (sp?) fabrics in paper pieced flowers.
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Old 05-27-2012, 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by sewnsewer2 View Post
Oh I hate ombre!! I used up one for this quilt however and I like the look.

Your quilt is beautiful!
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Old 05-27-2012, 06:43 PM
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Thanks everyone. I just wanted to use it up! I never know what to do with them.
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Old 05-27-2012, 07:22 PM
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Ombre is another word for "graduated"....

I bought a tone of them from Sew batiks....can't wait to see what I do with them!
http://www.sewbatik.com/SearchResult...CategoryID=121
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Old 05-28-2012, 07:09 AM
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Thanks to all of you, I now know that Ombre means a shaded fabric and umber means tan. Plus, I shouldn't be afraid to use ombre fabric in a quilt although it may cost a bit more. You all are a great source of knowledge and thanks to all of you who post here. This is a great resource and I learn so much from it.
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Old 05-28-2012, 01:12 PM
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I also have never heard of this,Ombre befor.Have I been sleeping or maybe locked in my sewing room.
Please explain to me what this is. Thanks
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