joyce888

I would pull out 7 because it's the only solid and it's dark, then replace it with a white-on-white. I would also remove 10 and 11 (11 because you already have a pink/white dot ).

MadQuilter

I like #10. It works with the ones on either end and the grey. I would also add a white and a darker solid in the pink line. There is a lot you can do with this lineup.

Geri B

#7 might work as a sashing? Is the 9 patch going to be large squares or small? That could decide if those larger prints will work....in my eye, unless you want it to be mellow, I think it needs a bit of punch......green, lilac,or peach??? Hard to say without knowing the actual pattern....on point with setting triangles, or straight setting? JMHOJMHO

Silk

Thank you all for the help.

Oh, this is a really good idea, I will do it!

Navy color? I think I like it... it can work! Can you see why I needed another eyes? I would have never thought of Navy color for this group in a million years, thank you

That was the idea at first, because all the fabrics are quite matchy-matchy and I wanted to add something different... but I'm not convinced at all with #10. I think I will try another colour.

Great advice, thanks for the reminder.

I'd like to mix the colours quite randomly in the nine patches instead of pairing 2 colors by patch.

Yes, I know... my stash is pretty limited, and I have too many basics (too many dots, gingham and stripes and, if it was not enough, I'm realizing that ALL my fabrics are mediums and lights. I have to learn to choose more variety and dark colours).

It's difficult for me to 'see' the darks. In fact, I thought that #6, #7, #8 and #11 were darks... until I saw the picture in black/whites and realized my mistake.

I'm afraid I don't have any 'wow' fabrics

But fabric #12 is the one that makes me smile! It's my favorite, with the roses and the gingham and the printed lace, all in one... it's just perfect (for me). I don't want to pull her out

I was thinking in white sashing, but it sounds interesting. However, I think I have not enough fabric in color #7 for sashing.

Small, I like quilts with lots of small pieces

Straight setting, I'm a newbie so I will keep it simple and easy...

Tomorrow I will be busy, but on Sunday I will keep with the audition and I will follow your advices. Wish me luck (I'm not good at all with this).

Kind regards.

jmoore

looks like you've got it under control... : ) your fabrics (with the exception of #10 in this case) are wonderful and once you find the last one or two additions, it's going to be a gorgeous quilt. Keep us posted.

copycat

I also wondered what size 9 patch you will be making? Numbers 2 and 16 being large scale prints may not work well once pieced into the blocks with the smaller scale prints. Your colors are lovely.

I am not sure about 10. It does seem to stick out as not blending with the other colors. I read in a quilt magazine that every quilt needs a "crazy aunt" fabric (one that sticks out in a crowd) to add interest. Don't rule it out just yet.

Good luck and keep us posted.

Boston1954

I might add a couple more pinks as the aqua outnumbers them. This would be a great baby quilt. If it is for an adult, I think just a few darker ones would add some contrast.

csknott

While scrolling through the photo ideas that Jan sent I noticed that a dark green would work well with your fabrics. And there is a green in the roses and gingham that you liked so well.

rryder

Have you thought about using a dark sashing, like black?

Rob

Clmay

What about making the Arkansas Crossroads pattern? You would have to pick a main color for the background, but I think it will work for both combinations of the first set and second. Just and idea.