looking for suggestions please
 

http://studioefabrics.net/php/catalog/fabricshop.php?a=fs&Category=233&file=3&pass=1


https://www.missouriquiltco.com/shop/outofstock/41976/moda-fabrics/chloes-closet/30s-playtime-2015-fat-quarter-bundle

I am going to start my 2nd double wedding ring quilt soon. The first one I did was traditional white background, but I want to do this one different

I have seen pictures of DWR with dark blue backing and I think that is what I want to do for this one

Unfortunately, the pictures that I have seen used fabrics that are no longer available.... so I can't copy :)

The folks on this board are always very helpful, so I thought I would ask for some of your ideas.

I put links on the fabrics that I am thinking about using. The darker blue fabric from the StudioE Shadow Weave line for the back ground

I have some Chloe's Closet 30's playtime repro fabric I thought I could use for the rings (I have a ton of this bought)

What do you guys think? Any suggestions on the fabric? Maybe one of you have made a DWR like this and can share a picture??? please :)

Thanks

I think a dark blue would be very pretty!

I think it would be wonderful. Did a search on pinterest for dark colored DW's there were quite a few

https://www.google.com/search?q=doub...jFTY-m9DFE1vM:

I have always thought the 30s fabrics look awful on bright white, although it's often done. Seems too harsh to me. I've used unbleached muslin, which is better, but then they can get lost if the fabric background is very light. A dark color like slate blue would be the perfect solution.

hugs,
charlotte

I agree- I think that will be nice!

I don't like the idea with black on 30s. That seems too harsh, particularly the white-based 30s. You can use any of the more intense background colors from your 30s. Blue would look nice.

thank you for your thoughts.. and SuziSew thank you for the link. I didn't see those pictures!

oh, I like the idea of a dark blue background--how about using pastels and shirtings for the rings?

Maybe a pale gray background or pearl gray?

I've seen various dark colors on DWR backgrounds and love them. Very pretty.

I just searched for Double Wedding Ring quilts, and put the word dark with it. I saw some wonderful ones and I noted that you might try a deep cream or a light beige. That could be striking. Be sure to make a test block to see if you like it.

thanks.. I just picked up my background fabric yesterday. No I have to think about the rings... I might have some cream fabric that does sound pretty

and I agree. test block first learned that the hard way :)

The two DWR quilts I have that my my Grandmother made in the 1930's have the unbleached muslin. So I'd have to say I am partial to the off white, creams, ivory...
Whatever you make will be wonderful, the DWR is just classic!!

I'm sending the link of a navy blue background DWR. She lists her fabric in the article.

http://myfabricobsession.blogspot.co...-finished.html

I always consider fading when I use darks, especially blue. Just a thought.

I used black for background and used my own design for this quilt (king-size).

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littlebitoheaven - your quilt is beautiful! you did a fantastic job

Innov8R - thank you so much for link.. so much to learn

Thank you everyone for your thoughts and kind words. Its very encouraging!!