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GrannieAnnie 12-14-2012 11:50 AM


Originally Posted by tjk829 (Post 5716637)
This is all I have so far. I started making "sample" blocks after I made an enitre quilt with fabric I "loved" and ended up not liking the quilt. Now I try things out first. Thanks .

The print and solids are fantastic----------just think the white needs to be softened. A cream tonal would be my choice---------and I think an off white/cream/ecru would look great with the solid peach and mint.

wildyard 12-14-2012 12:20 PM

I really like grannieannie's idea of a white background small print with the peach and greens in it to replace the plain white.

jaly3162 12-14-2012 02:17 PM

I agree, the white is no stark.

Debbie C 12-14-2012 03:23 PM

Although I do love what you've done here, the white does seem a bit 'harsh' against the floral. Perhaps something in a softer tone - cream or buttery yellow? Love your fabric choices, though

lpsewing 12-14-2012 05:45 PM

lokks very nice to me !!

noveltyjunkie 12-14-2012 11:13 PM

I like the white, but for me the greens are shouting at each other- might be my screen. I love the blocks- maybe use the floral for the outside border?

MimiBug123 12-14-2012 11:46 PM

The white is too bright. I would use a darker shade of the pink and green or a much lighter shade, or use the floral instead of the white and change your background color to another solid with more contrast.

QuiltingHaven 12-15-2012 04:31 AM

Okay, my 2 cents. I would use that beautiful floral fabric in the squares where you have the white. Then use the white and the floral for the sashing. If you had some of the peach for other sashing would work also. Or use the white in the middle 4 block square and then add the white in the sashing.

SpotMurphy 12-15-2012 10:53 AM


Originally Posted by love 2 sew (Post 5716642)
Holy Moly, Jan! I wish I knew what you know!
Joan

Me, too! Please keep sharing!

May in Jersey 12-15-2012 11:06 AM

Lots of good advice given. Love the colors in the print and also love the blocks but I think the blocks are too bold for the print, maybe blocks in softer colors and the darker pink or green as an accent would work better with the soft print fabric.


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