Or is the print too big? The largest motifs are about 6" across.

I believe its all about the repeat, i'm thinking 27 inches but it could be 24.
that would be lovely as stack and wack

I am wondering if there is enough variation to the fabric design, and colors too...

I think it would be pretty, but not quite as dramatic as some :D:D:D

Use a hinged mirrors to test it. That way you will know for sure. It looks like it might work but never can tell. Also since the pattern is in itself a kaleidscope it might not show up well in a stack and whack

To my eye, there's not enough variety in the design. It's all the same shape, I mean.

Jan in VA

I love the fabric, but in addition to not enough contrast, I'm afraid there is too much white in it to work. The Kalidescope or OBW is too much work and is too expensive to make with a questionable fabric choice. I'd play it safe and NOT use this.

Repeat should be 12-24" and alot of contrast makes a gorgeous quilt.

hummmmm.......not what I personally would use. When I look for SAW fabric, I go to the stuff that really makes me go.....what in the world would I do with this fabric and then I know SAW or 4 patch posey!! I like the ''gaudey'' stuff.....big prints , the size of the palm of your hand 3-4 inch stuff, with lots of color!!

jodi

Im thinking not. Too much white background and like previous posters mentioned, there is not enough contrast. I'm thinking your resulting blocks would end up looking pretty much like your original fabric. JMHO though.

Love the fabric though, Im a child of the 70's so I loved my Spirograph !!!!!!

Me too - loved that toy. I would buy this fabric just for the nostalgia factor. And those are my favorite colors, too.

Love the fabric though, Im a child of the 70's so I loved my Spirograph !!!!!!


that is just what i was going to type....
the fabric reminded me of this...

I love your material....

When I took a class on SW several years ago we were told the rule of thumb is no less than 5 colors. I also found buying really garish fabric works good. Lots of color and you can't tell what the ugly print is.

You can audition any fabric for a SNW with two mirrors taped together - open to 45º or 60º.
You will also get an idea of the optimum size for cutting a particular print. Small prints, small block. Larger prints, larger blocks.

I started on that had too much solid black in the background. Did not work!!!