stand back
 

When selecting fabrics, put them together and then stand back several feet.

What sometimes looks "perfect" up close, doesn't always look as wonderful when one stands several feet away.

Good advice, I will try that next time I'm picking fabrics.

thanks for the tip

You are so right! Thanks for the reminder.

Thanks, I will have to remember that.

Taking a picture also helps. It gets you farther away and colors that don't work often show up that way

And if your camera has a black & white setting, use it to check values.

I always try to find an out of the way spot in the fabric store (not easy) to lay fabrics out and stand back from them. It takes me FOREVER to decide.

When I worked at a quilt shop we would do that with our customers. We'd also have to check the store to make sure we didn't break up a 'planning session' when reshelving bolts:). Not easy to find space but really does help.

I just got a reducing glass because I needed it for a class. It looks like a peephole for a door. That really helps, as if you're standing way back from your quilt/fabrics.