Ombres? Are you using them?
 

Are ombres the next "hot item" in quilting?

Have you used any of them?

If so, what have you made?

I want to do this one

http://www.toadusew.com/store/patterns/reflections.html

That's very pretty!

The fabric pusher had ombre batiks in flower colors the last time I was there. They're awesome for doing flowers because you don't have to hunt and hunt for 3 or 4 fabrics of the same color in a range of tones. I have design for the wall hanging done I just have to get the wall hanging done!

I have used them alot for many different projects, but smaller projects. They are great when you want variations in the same color. To me they are one of the best stash builders a quilter can have. I have a pattern for a quilt I want to make .. perfect for a ombre ... but every time I find one I like there is not enough yardage for that pattern. The pattern has a peiced medalion center with other piecing around the perimeter. Rather than have a large "open" area an ombre surrounding the center medalion ..light going to dark at the outside border would be perfect.

doesn't require ombres, but I think they would be fun to use.

I have this pattern (had it for about a year) and it uses ombre fabrics - its a very simple yet awesome design - I actually saw this quilt up close and its very cool. The pattern is called "Orbital View" and you can see it on the website: www.hddesigns.net

oops, sorry I always stick my replies in the wrong spot ;-0

Guess I will just be the first one to admit I have no idea what Ombre means, is or even looks like! Help anyone???

For those of us who fuss (fret) with color choices, this is intriguing.

visit Sewing with Nancy- or Nancy's Notions- she has been writing books- using ombre fabrics for a number of years now- not only sells them but shows many ways to use them- they are really not (new) but may be just hitting some markets....used alot in landscape quilting- they are a 'gradated' fabric with 'landscape qualities'
i have made a few ombre fabrics- but have not purchased many- they tend to be on the expensive side compared to other quilting fabrics. Lunn Studios also have an ombre line...but i think Nancy Zeiman is the one who first really started showcasing them.

Thanks for clearing things up. I don't foresee using these in my future, especially if they cost more.

I have never used them, but maybe one of these days.

ckcowl described it perfectly. Ombre's have been on the market for quite awhile. They're mainly used in landscape quilts, artsy stuff more than a traditional style quilt. I've not seen them used in quilts like most of us do. I've used them a time or two, but in small stuff.

me either never heard of them

Oh I hate ombre!! I used up one for this quilt however and I like the look.

Prertty but I have no need for them.

Nope, i was fixin to say it too!

Ombre is fabric that has colors going from light to dark. Blending from salvage to salvage.

Sewnsewer, looks like you have quite a thorough quilt inspector. Cute.

I really do like your quilt, too (and the inspector)! Seeing this, I would be more likely to use the term 'gradiated fabric". Ombre to me means a sandy, tan, desert-like color. Thanks for sharing your picture. It really helped!

I think you're thinking of umber. It's a light tan color.

I think ombre in a traditional pieced quilt adds a lot of nice movement.

Your quilt is beautiful!

Thanks everyone. I just wanted to use it up! I never know what to do with them.:D

Ombre is another word for "graduated"....

I bought a tone of them from Sew batiks....can't wait to see what I do with them!
http://www.sewbatik.com/SearchResult...CategoryID=121

Thanks to all of you, I now know that Ombre means a shaded fabric and umber means tan. Plus, I shouldn't be afraid to use ombre fabric in a quilt although it may cost a bit more. You all are a great source of knowledge and thanks to all of you who post here. This is a great resource and I learn so much from it.

I also have never heard of this,Ombre befor.Have I been sleeping or maybe locked in my sewing room.
Please explain to me what this is. Thanks

i have two pieces, but have not decided how to use them. they are very pretty, and were not more expensive. they are warming my stash!

I would think Ombres would be an ideal choice for 3D effect quilts like Karen Comb's quilts of illusion patterns.

I LOVE Ombre fabrics (I like the one Caryl Bryer Fallert makes for Bernatex)
But I really have no idea how to use them. I think they do work really well for art quilting (see Fallert's work!), but with piecing I don't really know the best way to make use of the gradation.

Oh those are yummy!! I have some ombre -- bought it after seeing a Sewing With Nancy show about working with ombre. I have not used them as yet, but I am thinking hard about a pattern.