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barnbum 04-05-2016 01:36 AM


Originally Posted by Prism99 (Post 7514958)
I prefer the lined up setting for these particular blocks because there is so much movement already in the fabrics. For me, the dancing setting detracts from focus on the wonderful fabrics.

I prefer the lined up ones too--and your reason helps me to understand why. :-)

kathy 04-05-2016 02:23 AM

I vote, dancing.

quilterpurpledog 04-05-2016 02:35 AM

I like the first one because the shadow effect complements the wide variety of very interesting fabrics. To add the element that makes them dance causes a loss of visual unity and focus.

ManiacQuilter2 04-05-2016 03:14 AM

I like them both. I prefer rectangle shape for placemats. You really want to keep them quick to make or at least that is how I did things out here in CA to keep the price down.

barnbum 04-05-2016 03:16 AM

This is interesting. So far here, it's 12:7 in favor of straight grid. On a fb group it's 8:10 in favor of dancing. I love the comments! Your ideas are things I think but can't find the words to express. I'll tally again when I get home from work. Looks like I'll be making some of both.

I'm wondering if the preference would change when a different fabric is used.

Thanks for your help!

barnbum 04-05-2016 03:17 AM


Originally Posted by ManiacQuilter2 (Post 7515022)
I like them both. I prefer rectangle shape for placemats. You really want to keep them quick to make or at least that is how I did things out here in CA to keep the price down.

I agree on skipping extras to keep price down. The straight grid is definitely quicker.

bjchad 04-05-2016 03:44 AM

Chalk up another vote for dancing.

giquilt 04-05-2016 04:17 AM

Here is an ambiguous answer. I liked the Straight set in the single picture but the Dancing side by side. So if you are making a single quilt I vote for Straight.

orangeroom 04-05-2016 04:38 AM

I prefer the dancing one too! Nice!

sandrab64 04-05-2016 05:50 AM

The OCD viewers will go for the first one! Love them both and always nice to see something different!


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