I think they look warm not dull.

i love those!!! The problem is that the cream color of the muslin is too light - you need something a bit darker - tan/beige....

Definitely audition different fabrics - you'll find the perfect one.

I agree, the white doesn't do it justice. It needs some color. tan/beige, very light to pop the flowers, but not enough to overpower the flower. Someone suggested the center hex as the path fabric, that would be nice too. GFG is most often seen in 30's retro fabrics, but I think anything works, as evidenced by yours. Keep going, it's going to be beautiful.

They look really good go for it I really mean that it is gooooood.

I just got "English Paper Piecing" by Vicki Bellino. There is a quilt in there done with similar colors. It has a black outer fabric that has hints of gold in it. The quilt in the book is gorgeous, and yours will be too. I just started one in red, white and blue fabrics for my nephew.

I like what you are doing, keep going, for background fabric maybe a deep chocolate brown?

I've never been drawn to those fabrics but it looks like I may have to look at them, again. The flowers are beautiful. Keep going, these may be the only flowers growing this summer!

I think they will look like a Civil War era quilt! However -- if you don't like the fabric you chose and want to resell it -- please let me know!!!

I'm not even a civil war fabrics buff, and I think they are beautiful! Keep going, I think you will love the finished quilt.

I agree that the muslin is too light and I would choose a darker path colour. Any of the dark CW fabrics would work as long as the third round is medium to light as they seem to be . Will be jawdropping gorgeous.

I LIKEE! You don't want you can send to me! I am saving civil war fabric for my second CW quilt. DH loved his first one so much.

I love what you have done with these fabrics. They should be beautiful when combined together!

I think the muslin background would work but I like the idea of using the cheddar color or maybe a light tan color. Pathways were traditionaly green so using a dark green in the CW fabrics would look great. The pathway can be diamond or hexagon shaped. There is a link to the QB Quilt Gallery in the QB, I think it's the 2nd or 3rd post. Look there at the GFG pictures. There are a few with the green pathway and you get to see several ways to arrange your GFG blocks. I think it will be beautiful when finished!

They look lovely and challenging to make.

I like them. I recall that you had some concerns but these are likely true to the genre.

Love it!! I'm a civil war fabric addict!!

I love your blocks. Civil war reproductions are my favorite fabrics. Takes a lot of patience to make this pattern. The only suggestion I would make is to use a softer color fabric for the outside rounds versus the muslin. I too would look at pictures on line to determine what shade to go with tho. Beautiful work.

These are lovely. Keep going just the way you started. froggyintexas

Lovely! Keep on making em and be sure to post pictures again later so we can see the top when done. I think it will be great!

I LOVE these! Please finish it...it's going to be gorgeous. Civil War fabrics are one of my favorites!!

Here's a mockup with different greens. Personally, I love the dark, dark green background, since it seem to make the flowers more vibrant.
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I would not change a thing. these are so pretty.

I think they are beautiful. Remember, Civil War fabrics never were bright, these are gorgeous. Leave them like they are.

I think the quilt will be beautiful. Keep going and when you are finished please post pictures!!

I am a big fan of Civil War fabric. I recently took a king size quilt to my LQS to be LA and the gal tried politely to explain how she would LA it. She was trying to describe my fabric and she called it "muddy" and I told her it was Civil War fabric and then she got it. I have to order Civil War fabric online because I can't get it any place around me (2 hours drive even). Some people love it and some people just don't get it, I guess. But it's my all time favorite fabric. I hoard CW fabric!!

I think your hexagons are lovely, they have a lovely old-fashioned look.

The blocks have a warm, comforting look.

I love these, and I love civil war fabrics, they always seem homey to me, I guess they are a comfort fabric. Can't wait to see more.

I have been collecting them for a couple of years now from LQS. I always check the sale room and when I find a Civil War I like I buy the yard bundle at a nice reduced cost. When I cut these fabrics I also cut a 2.5" strip to make some jelly rolls for another project someday!

I have been very spoiled - a LQS just 15 minutes from my house stocks lots of CW fabric. But, sadly they are closing in August unless someone purchases the store. There is another shop about 1/2 hour from me, but with a smaller collection.

Wow, how did you do that???? Thank you soooooo much. You are absolutely correct, the dark green makes them pop!! I have switched around the hexigons and put all medium or dark on outside, but on the light muslin it still looked washed out. Now, thanks to you, I KNOW I need a dark background! I can't thank you enough!

Perfect - keep going!

I think the colors are just right. Not washed out at all... soothing. I love Civil War fabrics anyway & this is going to be one spectacular quilt! Great job!!!

Would love to see yours!!!!

The very dark green 'pathways' really brightens the other fabrics.

I think they are lovely. Also those are the authentic colors of Civil War era fabrics and grandmother's flower garden is an authentic pattern for that time and type of fabric. They would look strange if you popped in a bright blue or yellow that was not of that era. Keep going! It is beautiful.

I think they are very pretty. Civil War quilts were not bright colored.

Aren't you glad you decided to do this? It will be a great quilt. May I suggest unbleached muslin for your background? I think the color and slight flecks of brown will add to your quilt and it's so neutral all of your flowers should stand out beautifully. Keep us posted.

keep going so pretty dont change a thing

Oh, my goodness! They turned out beautiful!