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catmcclure 07-03-2012 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by rrhaigh (Post 5331621)
I recently posted that I had cut out 2000 squares (2.5") of Civil War fabric to make a Grandmother's Flower Garden quilt. However, after I cut them out they seemed too dull for that type of pattern. I basted some together and laid them out on top of muslin to see how they look. What do you think? Too dull?

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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marymay 07-03-2012 07:20 AM

I would not change a thing. these are so pretty.

fmhall2 07-03-2012 07:29 AM

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

Shankquilt 07-03-2012 08:53 AM

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

jcrow 07-03-2012 09:21 AM

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!!

WisWis 07-03-2012 10:03 AM

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

LadyElisabeth 07-03-2012 12:32 PM

The blocks have a warm, comforting look.

chickadeee55 07-03-2012 12:46 PM

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.

rrhaigh 07-03-2012 01:10 PM


Originally Posted by Pat625 (Post 5332053)
Not in the least dul!! I love the civil war era fabrics..I want to use them for my daughters wedding quilt..Where did you get your fabrics from? I love the combinations and prints!!

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!

rrhaigh 07-03-2012 01:13 PM


Originally Posted by jcrow (Post 5335838)
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 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.


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