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Sadiemae 12-22-2010 04:02 PM

I need contrast. I am making one now that doesn't have the contrast I need and I will definitely not keep it!!

greensleeves 12-22-2010 10:00 PM

I like contrast in an intricate pattern. With larger blocks I like the low contrast OK. I made an intricate pattern with low contrast for a quilt show and the only thing marked down by the judge was the lack of contrast. Matter of opinion I guess.

janedee 12-22-2010 10:09 PM

I think I am more of a 'low contrast' person but I do love the ones with lots of contrast

amandasgramma 12-22-2010 10:39 PM

More contrast...so you can SEE the blocks and the design. They're way too busy for me.

Dodie 12-23-2010 04:19 AM

just my opinion but some of these new fabrics and patterns are so boring guess I am a contrast person

mcar 12-23-2010 04:42 AM

I am always trying to calm my desire for colorful quilts. It does not work. Must be my personality wanting expressive colors.

quilt3311 12-23-2010 05:13 AM

Sometimes, but personally I like lots of contrast. Use a lot of black as background.

leonajo 12-23-2010 05:18 AM

I do not like all the Fad colors / styles either. Some of the paislys r big as basketballs...I don't really see anything but swirly stuff...on the other hand the Batiks r lovely creations.

Riversong 12-23-2010 05:27 AM

To me contast does not have to be glaring,but when I was hosting a block lotto,a lot of blocks came to me that were little to no contrast and they stood out like a sore thumb.For example,a Bears Paw in a very light pink with a white background.It looked pretty up close,but always stand at distance and look. The pattern totally dis appeared,and did not fit in with the rest of the blocks at all.This is a common mistake with newbies.I love pastels,but seldom work with them with a pattern,I save them for larger squares or such.Its a lot of work to make a pieced block and then it disappears into the background.The more intricate a pattern is,the more contrast you need,and that includes scale and color.Hope that helps.

susiequilt 12-23-2010 05:33 AM

I love the high contrast.


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