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yetta 02-12-2011 04:40 AM

love your choices..

gwena 02-12-2011 04:46 AM

Absolutely, it makes everything pop!

Jeanniebelle 02-12-2011 04:59 AM

I think that a green would really set the pink off. In other words it would be a wonderful contrast. Jeanniebelle

karenpatrick 02-12-2011 05:04 AM

I think the selection is perfect. Very beautiful. Did you buy all this fabric at walmart? Was it a supercenter? The fabric dept. at my little neighborhool walmart doesn't have anything like this. I have never checked out the fabric dept. at the supercenter which is at least 20 miles from my house and I only buy groceries there occasionally.

Marion Jean 02-12-2011 05:09 AM

Beautiful color selection. You could possibly even add a small bit of cream to break up the pinks. Just a thought.

wyckedquilter 02-12-2011 05:10 AM

I like what you have... :)

olebat 02-12-2011 05:26 AM

Sounds to me like the dark green would be suitable for a mini border, or "sparkle" between the pinwheels and the outer border. The quilt would still have the soft baby look, but the dark green would set off lovely print, and contain the pinwheels to the quilt top. Otherwise, they might disappear into the border. I would want to lay it out with color options before deciding on a binding, but my first thought would be the mint.

After re-reading your intent, if the floral is used as the backing, that may be the better fabric to also use as a mini border, and forget the dark green. I was struck by what gorgeous pinwheels the floral would make, and how the darker green would set it off.

Are we safe to assume that you'll be decorating her room in pinks also? She's a lucky little lady already. The fabric selection is simply lovely.

LoriEl 02-12-2011 05:27 AM

I would use what you have shown. Beautiful fabrics!

piepatch 02-12-2011 05:33 AM

I think a green fabric would add a lot to the quilt. If you feel the green you are showing does not work for you, maybe you can find one that works better.

lillybeck 02-12-2011 05:33 AM

No adding green. This is a great selection just as it is and will be a soft and feminine quilt.

Deb watkins 02-12-2011 05:43 AM

I would use all of the fabrics shown. It will give the quilt a nice variation of color. The 3-D pinwheels will be wonderful with these colors!

dreamgirl 02-12-2011 05:59 AM

Love your fabrics-stay with what you've got.

teddysmom 02-12-2011 06:00 AM

Definitely use the green! It makes the other colors pop.

CarrieAnne 02-12-2011 06:05 AM

Lol, we all have diffrent opinions....I would stay with what you have. PRETTY!!!!!!!!

asmmauer 02-12-2011 06:07 AM

very pretty fabric .

GammaLou 02-12-2011 06:31 AM

I think if you are nervous about the green now, it won't get better! If you go for another green such as a soft batik it would be fine, but the selection you have is beautiful. :thumbup:

Barb_MO 02-12-2011 06:34 AM

I don't think I would bring in another green. This combination look good to me.

janedee 02-12-2011 06:42 AM

the fabrics in the picture look lovely if that is the green then go with it

steelecg 02-12-2011 06:49 AM

I agree with Mom-6 - if the greens are the ones picture then yes use them, but I would add anything else

quiltaroni 02-12-2011 07:03 AM

Love the fabrics you have chosen.

JJC 02-12-2011 07:05 AM


Originally Posted by pumpkinpatchquilter
I picked up this fabric last night at Walmart...I just have to add too that I'm really impressed with the modern print and quality of this fabric! Cranston VIP you're stepping up your game there... ;)

Anyhow I'd like to make a 3d pinwheel like I've seen in the tutorial section for my baby girl who's due the end of April.

I'm going to use the floral and dark pink for borders and backing, and the other fabrics for the pinwheels. Do you think I should add some green to this? My only concern is the green that goes with this collection is a lot more vibrant than the green in the leaves and vines of the floral.

Or do you think it's fine alone with just the fabrics shown?

Beautiful selection of fabrics and definately keep the green. I wished our Walmart would start to sell fabric here once again.

Macie 02-12-2011 07:14 AM

I would like to see a darker green in it

Baloonatic 02-12-2011 07:16 AM

Please, show us the other green or we have no basis for opinions.
I like to use a darker color in my borders, even if its only 1/2" on an inner border...

TexasSunshine 02-12-2011 07:24 AM

I like the ones in your picture.

silver queen 02-12-2011 07:32 AM

I would definitly have a one of the borders be green even if it is just a narrow border. Otherwise it will be a very pink project.

KathyKat 02-12-2011 07:55 AM

I love your fabrics. I would add the green that borders on lime green. I think it would add a fun pop of color and since it is part of the collection, I'd trust that it will look great when finished.

craftymatt2 02-12-2011 08:05 AM

Very nice fabric choices, I think the green should be added, its a pretty soft color but would add a lot.

Scakes 02-12-2011 08:05 AM

I think the fabrics in the photo go beautifully together.

Riversong 02-12-2011 08:10 AM

I like the green too!! Such sweet baby colors!!

mhansen6 02-12-2011 08:18 AM

I wouldn't add the green. I would keep it the pastels. It will be beautiful when your done.

grannyp70 02-12-2011 08:19 AM

I love your fabrics, I think the green would add to your choice, but either way it will be beautiful.

Macie 02-12-2011 08:21 AM

Kathy Kat what size blocks are those on your quilt and do you have pattern

patchsamkim 02-12-2011 08:25 AM

Maybe would depend on the pattern you are using, but I think a green in the quilt would be nice.

leonajo 02-12-2011 08:56 AM


Originally Posted by mom-6
If the greens you are talking about using are the ones you have pictured, then I would definitely use them. If it is another green not pictured, can't tell you without seeing it.

I agree with mom6

Tweety2911 02-12-2011 08:58 AM

Beautiful combination of fabrics.

phrojangles 02-12-2011 09:24 AM

I like the colors that you have shown here. Depending upon the pattern I might add a white or an off-white somewhere, depending upon which the light color in your focal fabric is. That would really make the pinks and greens "pop". Beautiful colors, I love pink and green.

stormatsea45 02-12-2011 09:27 AM

beautiful soft colors, and yes the green should be added. That's my opinion!

matraina 02-12-2011 09:37 AM

I, too, like all the colors you've chosen, including the green, if that's the green you're talking about. I think I saw those fabrics in Wal*Mart today.

purrfectquilts 02-12-2011 09:40 AM

You can always go by the color dots on your floral. But, from your picture it looks as if what you have laid out looks fine to me. I can see the lime green in the floral, but that does not seem to me to go with the green you have laid out.

Your choices look good for a baby.

Dae Kuczma 02-12-2011 09:59 AM

By all means add green...........green is the complementary color to the red family. It will be striking!


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