Opinions needed, please
 

This is my niece's wedding quilt. She requested browns, beige, rust white and blue. She also picked out the pattern. Question is, does that blue throw this off or does it work!

I think it works especially if you incorporate the fabric or color in the sashing or border.

I think it works ok but would be better if you add some more of it by using it in at least one border.

Since you asked (normally I wouldn't say anything)... when I first opened it I thought "ugh, colors wrong" (I always look at the pic before I read the text).

I think a solid blue would look better than a blue print.

BTW ... you have a block flipped. Top right ... beige/rust HST in the frame :)

I agree with this assessment.

ditto from me

I agree... I don't think the blue patterned fabric works at all. Maybe you just need to eliminate it altogether and find a blue that works better... something with a smaller print or a batik.

I agree, IMHO color is off a bit, there is nothing incorporating the two colors..(however the photo may be deceiving from your pic to my computer..
A printed fabric with all the colors for the center star perhaps..

The quilt is pretty but the blue is jarring. Wrong color family to play well with browns and rusts. Would take out blue altogether - maybe put a blue backing on the quilt?

I agree here, this blue just does not work. I think a different shade of blue and a smaller print would work better. I love this pattern and your other colors!

Thanks all, I was really not liking that blue at all. I did think since the sashing was dark brown and white, that maybe I could use the blue print as a corner square in the sashing, but, I think I'm gonna have to agree with you all and take out that blue completely.

You know, I sort of like the blue, if you put some of that blue in the border too. But, why don't you ask the bride? I think that would be a wise thing to do. If she selected the colors and the pattern, it might be exactly what she was thinking of.

Dina

The blue just doesn't go as one grouping in the center. I would add more of the blue alternating with the dark in a border to bring it all together. This is one of my favorite patterns.

I agree!!!!!

I would show it to your niece and see what she thinks after all she is the one you want to please. Color combination was difficult that she gave you. Good Luck !!

I would also take out that blue. I think if you look for a blue in the Kansas Troubles line of fabric, you may be able to incorporate the blue just fine, as those blues are generally a deeper, darker blue --and you may even be able to find a blue with a rust print in it so it mixes perfectly.

Hi Linda,

I see that you've made a decision. Show us what you decide to use :) I'm so curious now.

I would choose another color.

hee! read before posting!

can't wait to see how it looks with a few little colour tune ups!

aileen

I agree. Either take out the blue or experiment with a solid blue. Your blue is wrong color or maybe just too busy. It just looks a little off. It's going to be beautiful in the end so don't give up.

I would match a blue and white in the borders, only narrow pieces.

I don't think it works! JMHO

I don't think it's the blue so much as the gray that dulls it or something to me. The colors in the middle part of the Star just don't complement each other or go Wow or anything. Audition other colors there & see if that makes a difference. It's going to be a Awesome quilt when you get colors right!!

I agree with this suggestion!

The blue will probably be fine, but add some as a border to tie it with the center. If you don't want to do that, you could do a flange or simply bind it in the blue. I think more is better in this case.

I like the blue print. I would also use it in a border. Those are the colors your niece requested and it is a gift for her. I would honor her request.

What she said. :-)

I think the blue overpowers and draws the eye too much. I would go with a softer blue.

I also agree. The print is too busy and the blue is not quite the same value. The other colors are great, just audition another blue for the center.

good eye DOGHOUSEMOM! "I" thank you for catching that!!

It's a beautiful quilt, but perhaps a blue with less of a pattern, unless you plan on using it as part of the border. Just my opinion.

Very pretty, I think the blue pops it.

I think you're on the right track for color families, just not quite the right go-together fabrics yet. Blue and rust are classic complementary colors, they just have to be shades and hues that coordinate. To me it's the brown in the center that does not go with the other colors (except the blue). Try auditioning a different shade of brown, a bit lighter perhaps, and less reddish. I hope you include a blue, as it will add life to your color palette.

Can't say I care for the blue pattern either (since you asked).

The blue print is not right, maybe a solid blue would work better. I would either find a print that has the brown and rust with some blue in it, or go with solid blue and repeat the blue in a border.