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teacherbailey 06-02-2013 02:59 AM

I tend to sort fabrics by bright or duller....but usually that ends up being that I sort by whether it has white in it (one pile) or a shade of cream/tan/beige (the other pile). I don't mix white with cream/tans/beiges.

Shorebird 06-02-2013 06:03 AM


Originally Posted by SavedByGrace (Post 6095890)
I want to make a table running using patriotic fabrics and English paper piecing. Some fabric is more "muted"/Americana looking and some is brighter and more vibrant colors. Can I mix them or would that make the muted look dull? Not sure if this pic will show you what I'm talking about or not.

Personally, I love the mix of colors and values. I think it will make your quilt far more interesting.......Too much MATCHY MATCHY makes for a dull quilt, IMHO.......keep posting pics of your progress....bet this one will be really beautiful!

LenaBeena 06-02-2013 06:13 AM

I always go for muted. Bright just isn't my style. But you do as you want...its your creation :) Please post a photo when you are finished with it.

klgls 06-02-2013 08:37 AM

I vote for adding them all in.

saraquilts 06-02-2013 09:06 AM

It is up to you. This is where the design board comes in handy. The question is what look do you want to achieve.
I probably would use all the fabrics together. there is always the light, medium, dark rule.

2blackcats 06-02-2013 11:26 AM

Go for it, they look great!

yorkie luv 06-02-2013 06:21 PM

I have the same red fabric with the little star. I love it.


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