I would do it in the colors she picked - especially sinced you shopped for it together - nice memory

will make for interesting quilt.... you could use the deep pink as the Tread when quilting, could use embroidery floss to do some accent stitching etc. or applique the Pink on the purple in different areas... CAn't wait to see the final picture of Quilt...

I'm going to take this info and store it. I'll be sure to say something along the lines of "what colors would you like" and then let them be surprised at the finish.

Or if you would put together whatever pattern she want it made with - and show her how it needs "color" - maybe by explaining it to her she might understand - but otherwise just go with her desires - even though it it not right- or to your likes, it is her quilt afterall...

I think we get too hung up and what "should" go together and sometimes, someone else has a different eye on what would look good and we need to take those chances as they might turn out better than expected. It gets us out of our box!!

I would go with what she picked out.

It sounds like a lovely old Amish quilt, deep dark colors and simple design.

You gave her free choice and she chose what she wanted. Save the "Grandma knows best" for something really important. Her choice of colors won't harm anyone, and even if she later hates it, she will know that you respected the choice you gave her.

I tried to convince my daughter to use some fabric she did not particularly like and now wish I had listened to her.
I like the quilt, she does too, but it caused some strife I could have done without.
Let her pick and go with it.
If you need to add fabric to finish the quilt, pick within her range of colors.

I made a rather monochromatic quilt and when I asked a shop person for help choosing border fabrics, they "complained" it was too monochromatic and selected fabrics I could not go with. I picked one of her selections and have been sorry ever since.

You have to listen to yourself and in this case, to your granddaughter.
Let it go.

I did a quilt with my goddaughter that, to me, made crossing a major highway on foot look calm. But, when it was done, it really was charming, though not to the taste of an adult. Do it her way!

Funny thing is, "beauty really is in the eye of the beholder"! Do them in the colors she picked, and let it be.

do sample block with her colors then test block with a added color and ask her which one she likes then do it her way

She picked the colors out and probably would feel bad if you changed anything.

I would go with what she picked. Did she pick a lining? If not, use a soft color there with a just a little purple and pink in it.

leave her colors alone , you will be surprised on how pretty it will come out

I think those colors could be gorgeous together especially if one is a batik. Anyway if she likes it that's all that matters.

Think the colors would be ok, just change the value on some of them

I think I would make a sample block with her colors and also a sample block with her colors and the added colors that you picked, just to help her decide. I'm sure she will be happy with whatever she picks out. Don't forget to post a picture of her quilt when you are finnished. Happy quilting. :)

go with her wishes and you'll have a quilt that she designed and loves that you made, otherwise you'll just have a quilt that you designed and made and she won't feel an attachment to. This happened to me, and I still remember. It was never my quilt.

I think I'd do it her way. She'll be pleased with it since she picked out the colors.

It sounds good to me, let her have it.

I think you should just leave the colors as she likes them. My daughter picked out fabrics for a quilt my mom made her. She picked out 4 colors that don't go with each other at all. It hurts my eyes to look at the quilt...but it is one of her favorite quilts(the only one she likes better is the one she picked out when she was 1 year old). She uses it all the time and is very happy with it. We each have our own styles and likes and dislikes. There might be something that triggers good memories with the fabric she picked out. we'll never know. :)

I agree with everybody-do with what she picked out. Not only will it be special because you made it for her with what she picked out, but it will show her that you respect her choices and are treating her decisions with the respect reserved for adults. A big step in growing up for her. She will love the quilt and you even more. IMHO.

You might be surprised in the end ... but maybe you could ask her to look at samples ... for your piece of mind...

You might be surpised in the end... but maybe for your piece of mind you could ask her to look at samples of the blocks... one her way and one your way...

I'd do the two sample blocks "to make sure I'm doing it right" ... if you get my drift.