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tkhooper 02-18-2010 09:09 AM
I'm really worried about my fabric choices. So if I could get some feedback I'd really appreciate it. TIA

Oklahoma Suzie 02-18-2010 09:12 AM
they sure are pretty

Bluphrog 02-18-2010 09:19 AM
Originally Posted by tkhooper
Has anyone done one of these. I'm completely confused about how to go about making one. I've found the panels on line but I'd still need directions. Is there a lesson on them somewhere? I'm really bad at googling.
If you look at my avatar, it is from the book "Moon Dance" by Cary Flanagan. I got mine from http://www.cottonclub.com/ It is a great book for using panels. My avatar is an 18" square, which I made as a donation for a miniature silent auction.

tkhooper 02-18-2010 11:35 AM
Ok after digging through all the color articles I could find I know what is bothering me about the fabrics. The green background fabric and the black background of the kimono fabric are going to cause them both to receed so the kimono won't pop like I want it too. So I either use somekind of misty color for the back for contrast or change the kimono focus fabric. Which would basically mean starting all over. Does that sound right?

Arty1 02-18-2010 04:32 PM
Originally Posted by tkhooper
Ok after digging through all the color articles I could find I know what is bothering me about the fabrics. The green background fabric and the black background of the kimono fabric are going to cause them both to receed so the kimono won't pop like I want it too. So I either use somekind of misty color for the back for contrast or change the kimono focus fabric. Which would basically mean starting all over. Does that sound right?
I like your fabric choices except for the green background. It will overshadow the beautiful asian fabrics in the kimono. I love the kimino fabric and wouldn't change that and I would use a soft, pale, mottled green in the same tones as the plant leaves in the kimino fabric. I would change the umbrella fabric and pull some other color from your fabrics. Just my opinion...... It will be beautiful whatever you do I'm sure.

dljennings 02-18-2010 04:40 PM
Originally Posted by tkhooper
Well from what I've noticed so far. If you mess up with the Fusible web you just take it off and do it again. Since everything is going to get covered before your through any glue left on it will be covered. If you mess up while stitching around the applique just pull out the seam ripper and carefully tear out the stitches and then knot what is left in the back so it doesn't run. What other kinds of Quilting nightmares are you having?
i'm worried about cutting the pieces out..the preprinted panel is just blocks of color, and if i cut something wrong, i can't replace the fabric...everytime i get it out, i wimp out & put it away....

buttonhead 02-19-2010 05:23 AM
I don't think you cut up the panel. It seems as though you should trace all the pieces onto fusible web like Steam a Seam then fuse that onto the fabric where it is suppose to go. Am I right you all? Very, very pretty panels.

ceegee 02-19-2010 06:45 AM
Where did you get these ?
ceegee

Arty1 02-19-2010 07:00 AM
Originally Posted by ceegee
Where did you get these ?
ceegee
These panels are available through most quilt shops.

tkhooper 02-19-2010 07:10 AM
Your absolutely right those are the two fabrics that have to change. But I've looked all day and just can not find anthing I like. I'm going to take a break and work on my current block to try and clear my mind.

If any of you see an olive green tinted material or something that would work with the parasol I'd really apprecate a holler.

BTW the website I got the panels from is listed on one of the earlier pages 3 I think.


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