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I don't have a color wheel. I just know what I like, what I don't like, what works for me, and what doesn't. I like specific color combos, and gravitate to them. Whatever works!
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I don't understand color that well. I can intellectually understand the color wheel, but I think the best combinations of colors are ones I happen upon by accident, like glancing at my scrap drawer and seeing two pieces of fabric together, or seeing an accidental pairing on my fabric shelf. I don't think I'm very good at 'thinking outside the box.' The most useful thing I can do with respect to color, is to look at tons of quilt photos. That teaches me what I like the look of.
I've read Jinny Beyer's theory about colors blending into each other, but I don't really get it. Maybe I'll pull that book out and have another look. |
I know the color wheel from art classes but sadly, I don't really use it. I recently found this website which has some interesting color palettes. Stitch Palettes Its for hand stitching but I find this more interesting and useful than a color wheel. You can take pictures and it will break them down into the individual colors and give you a pleasing palette.
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I've got a couple of color wheels/tools, but never use them. I do use my red and green plastic value finders for many projects, though.
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Originally Posted by mkc
(Post 8607360)
I've got a couple of color wheels/tools, but never use them. I do use my red and green plastic value finders for many projects, though.
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Take a photo and break down the individual colors for your palette
Originally Posted by cashs_mom
(Post 8607358)
I know the color wheel from art classes but sadly, I don't really use it. I recently found this website which has some interesting color palettes. Stitch Palettes Its for hand stitching but I find this more interesting and useful than a color wheel. You can take pictures and it will break them down into the individual colors and give you a pleasing palette.
The more the merrier. |
I have a color wheel poster haging on my wall, and color wheels too. I use them all the time, it helps me with my indecisive mind.
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I have two color wheels, one is posted to the bullentin board and the other rests on my cutting table. Seriously doubt if I've ever used them.
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I'm aware of the color wheel. I just keep it in my head. I don't venture too far from the blue area.
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My ophthalmologist tell me I am profoundly color blind. I see color, but not like the fully color perceptive do. A color wheel just won't work for me. I stick to simple quilts, use at most 4-5 fabrics in each of them. Bright colors are my favorites.
Admission: My husband has 'saved' me from several color disasters over the years. I'm OK with that. |
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