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IngeMK 09-07-2014 03:41 PM

Should i change this?
 
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Not sure what to think about the green with red trees block,would you change it?

Bree123 09-07-2014 03:43 PM

Yeah, it's adorable, but it doesn't seem to match the more muted reds & greens you have in the rest of the quilt. I'd save it for something else.

Tartan 09-07-2014 03:55 PM

I think it is the green background behind the trees that is throwing off the colour scheme. Too yellow green rather than sage green. Cute top!

nanna-up-north 09-07-2014 04:13 PM

Yes, I think I'd change it, too. In fact, I might think about taking the 2 all-over white ones out as well. All the rest of the blocks look like a block inside a block. Those 3 seem odd. Sorry.

Jeanne S 09-07-2014 04:14 PM

I also think you should replace that block with something else. It doesn't fit with the others very well.

Lisa_wanna_b_quilter 09-07-2014 04:21 PM

I think the fabric could work if you bordered it like many of the other blocks are bordered. Nana-up-north's point of the other unbordered blocks looking odd rings true for me, too, but they seem more OK because of their color. If you don't care to border the tree block, I think I'd take it out, too. I can't really say what is wrong with it, but it does jump out of the quilt a bit.

thimblebug6000 09-07-2014 04:50 PM

Looking at it tonight... other than the fact the picture is posted up side down.... I'd leave it exactly as is! Love it.... we don't have to have all our blocks exactly the same.

FranW 09-07-2014 06:06 PM


Originally Posted by nanna-up-north (Post 6878907)
Yes, I think I'd change it, too. In fact, I might think about taking the 2 all-over white ones out as well. All the rest of the blocks look like a block inside a block. Those 3 seem odd. Sorry.

I agree but maybe the three blocks referred to could just be changed to have a border around them like the other blocks do. I think I would try that and see what it looked like. I like the "camping quilt" idea!

Sandygirl 09-08-2014 02:54 AM


Originally Posted by thimblebug6000 (Post 6878957)
Looking at it tonight... other than the fact the picture is posted up side down.... I'd leave it exactly as is! Love it.... we don't have to have all our blocks exactly the same.

I see it right side up on my Ipad. I also agree to leave it as is. Every screen will see colors differently. I like what my Ipad "sees".
sandy

just_the_scraps_m'am 09-08-2014 03:41 AM

like it the way it is! really had to stare at it to find what you think is wrong! LOL its OK!

Billi 09-08-2014 05:20 AM

That one block feels christmas to me the rest are outdoor and camping.

Cute quilt though.

SouthPStitches 09-08-2014 05:34 AM

I think the block could work if you changed the placement to another area of the quilt, more towards the center.

Annie68 09-08-2014 05:39 AM

I'd leave it as is, I really like that quilt.

nena 09-08-2014 06:16 AM

The white to me is fine but I would change the red trees. Love the quilt.

ManiacQuilter2 09-08-2014 06:26 AM

I click the photo twice to see it right side up. I would save it for another project. Ir is what I call a screamer and the rest of the quilt is very calming.

sash 09-08-2014 06:31 AM

Agree. what ManiacQuilter2 and nena said.

calla 09-08-2014 06:32 AM

Nope I like the mix and balance

Actually I would move one of the 9 patches to row 4 it is without one

Auntevie 09-08-2014 06:33 AM

I really love it so far! I love all the camping fabrics. It's going to a great quilt. But yep... I agree replace that one block simply because I think the color seems off.

lfletcher 09-08-2014 06:46 AM

I like the fabric but it doesn't seem muted like the other colors. You can try to tea dye it. I have had some success with this when I needed to mute the brightest of a fabric. Also, as someone else suggested, you could border it like the other blocks and it would blend in better. Cute quilt!

nwm50 09-09-2014 02:42 AM

I think it's cute but would better suit in another project....theme of it kind of throw it off balance but otherwise it's adorable top!

paoberle 09-09-2014 02:44 AM

Change the block for something more muted.

Yooper32 09-09-2014 02:59 AM

Speaking of "upside-down", why isn't there a solution for this??? It is so annoying and my mind simply can't adjust to trying to make it right.

luvstoquilt301 09-09-2014 07:29 AM

Cute quilt top. I would take that one out and also have all the blocks have a border on them. I love the compass block.

Rodney 09-09-2014 08:01 AM

There is no right or wrong answer as long as it holds together and you're happy.
If it was mine, I would want borders on all the blocks and the green and red trees block does jump out at me. I had to look again to see the other two blocks without borders.

Is the intended recipient likely to care?
Rodney

MargeD 09-09-2014 08:27 AM

I agree with Tartan, the background green is wrong for the rest of your greens. Very pretty quilt.

tlpa 09-09-2014 09:46 AM

Yes, I'd change it. The green isn't the same as the others.

maryellen2u 09-09-2014 04:08 PM


Originally Posted by nanna-up-north (Post 6878907)
Yes, I think I'd change it, too. In fact, I might think about taking the 2 all-over white ones out as well. All the rest of the blocks look like a block inside a block. Those 3 seem odd. Sorry.

Yes, I agree. Maybe it is the lack of a frame that is throwing off the design.

ILoveToQuilt 09-09-2014 04:14 PM


Originally Posted by IngeMK (Post 6878859)
Not sure what to think about the green with red trees block,would you change it?

IMHO, I'd either "border" it (like your other blocks are) or leave it out completely. Love the top!

wildyard 09-09-2014 05:10 PM

If the colors are showing true, and that block is indeed brighter and more "Christmassy" in tone, I think I would also change it out.

As for having the three blocks that are not square in a square, I am good with that, as I like a little change up here and there in my quilts sometimes. I might separate the two that are touching a little more though.

SweatyPie 09-09-2014 05:22 PM

:rolleyes: v I do believe that it will all be well once you have quilted it and washed it a few times. When in doubt, I find it best to either add more of the questionable fabric, or remove it. Howsomeever, I find your composition to be quite pleasant and acceptable as photographed and needing no revisions.

SusanSusan33 09-10-2014 06:31 AM

It's adorable- no need to change it up!!

mckwilter 09-10-2014 07:50 AM

How abut using it as the background for your label on the back of your quilt? Prepare your label and applique it to this block.

loisf 09-10-2014 11:26 AM

To me, the very fact that you asked means you are not 100% comfortable with the tree block. I agree that the colors are too bright and it does look like Christmas to me. If I were you, would add borders to the two blocks that are one piece and replace the tree block. I think your quilt is very pretty and woodsy.

IngeMK 09-10-2014 04:05 PM


Originally Posted by loisf (Post 6882692)
To me, the very fact that you asked means you are not 100% comfortable with the tree block. I agree that the colors are too bright and it does look like Christmas to me. If I were you, would add borders to the two blocks that are one piece and replace the tree block. I think your quilt is very pretty and woodsy.

Yeah, you are so right. Sometimes its just better when someone else tells you to do something you dont really like to do ,,rip,rip

QuiltnNan 09-11-2014 06:12 AM

i agree, the green/red trees is so different... i'd definitely change it

athomenow 09-11-2014 07:37 AM


Originally Posted by nanna-up-north (Post 6878907)
Yes, I think I'd change it, too. In fact, I might think about taking the 2 all-over white ones out as well. All the rest of the blocks look like a block inside a block. Those 3 seem odd. Sorry.

I agree with you about taking out the three blocks. The quilt is adorable and I love the colors you've used.


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