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mariatherese 01-25-2014 12:49 AM

Of course I have to say #3 because it looks like there are parts of the Swedish flag (inverted) in there. But I really like the warmer choices. I'd say #2 or #4 so that the butterfly fabric pops.

QM 01-25-2014 01:17 AM

I think any of them would work with your marvelous focus fabric (I wish I'd seen that one), but #3 strikes me as the best because it brings in a good contrast.

wannaquilt1 01-25-2014 01:22 AM

I love #3. It brings out the yellow in the focal fabric but isnt overpowering.

Teacup 01-25-2014 01:45 AM

I like #3, but what about reversing the blue and yellow placement, so it would be like #1 with blue instead of red? I think more of the cool blue might allow the butterflies to "pop"

carolaug 01-25-2014 03:44 AM

I like #1 and #3 - I also agree with the Teacup

cherisews 01-25-2014 03:53 AM


Originally Posted by Teacup (Post 6533211)
I like #3, but what about reversing the blue and yellow placement, so it would be like #1 with blue instead of red? I think more of the cool blue might allow the butterflies to "pop"

I agree with Teacup. This was the first thing I thought when I saw the different layouts. I like the bright yellow a lot, but I think it might overpower the quilt by using so much of it. Flip the blue and yellow and see what happens.

ManiacQuilter2 01-25-2014 04:08 AM

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LOVE BQ but I am wondering if you will try this. I would like to see black or the dark blue used in the background because your print is so BOLD and BRIGHT. Then use all the colors as the accents. Here is my EQ drawing and the pieced top. GOOD LUCK !! :)

Aurora 01-25-2014 04:27 AM


Originally Posted by MamaBear61 (Post 6532935)
That is a tough one. I will start by saying I LOVE your focus fabric. I am drawn to #1 and then #4, they seem "warmer" to me but maybe "warm" is not right with such a vibrant fabric. Whatever you decide it is going to be beautiful.

I am also drawn to #1 and #4. I like #1 for the reduced amount of yellow and the orange in #4 appears to tone down the yellow.

Michelekolt 01-25-2014 04:27 AM

I like the first design, but I would also use this beautiful fabric for backing a quilt. It is so beautiful.

Stitchit123 01-25-2014 04:30 AM

I lose sight of your beautiful butterflies in all 4 designs--they all take my eyes away from the focus fabric. Maybe black will make the butterflies pop-in #1 use black instead of the red/orange but keep the yellow as is.


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