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ShabbyTabby 07-24-2011 05:57 PM

I seem to gravitate to the darker colors and tones. I love the black and pink flower prints, the darker Asian prints and shades of brown and cranberry. I do, however, have some soft pinks and greens in my stash and just finished a baby quilt top that is red, white and blue. A lot depends on who I making the quilt for as I like to be sure they will go with their colors in their house.

Grambi 07-24-2011 06:45 PM

The brighter, the better but I do make all kinds.

earthwalker 07-24-2011 08:23 PM

My style is definitely eclectic....can't say there is a colour that I really don't like. I also like texture, velvets, corduroys, silks and satins. Someone mentioned dressing according to your colours....years ago I had mine done...I was told I was a winter, I have light eyes/light/sallow skin tone and was naturally very dark haired. I tend to wear a lot of black and brown, and team it with greens, orange or the odd bright. I love red, but never wear it now as it highlights the "butterfly rash" courtesy of my friend Lupus.

VernaL 07-24-2011 08:50 PM

I would say that I am a "Vibrant Verna." I love bright colors!!!!
VernaL

seasaw2mch 07-24-2011 11:30 PM

I sort of do things according to what my mood is, but much like you, I admire what others have done and their work is just as important as my own but that doesn't mean I would do the same thing as they did.
I enjoy being a bit different and sometime way different.

katigirl 07-24-2011 11:47 PM

I'd say I go more traditional and only pop when making something for someone who prefers that. Do try to go outside the box on occasion though. lol.

gaevren 07-25-2011 02:35 AM


Originally Posted by Pat75
I am curious as to whether you are a blond or a brunette?.Most brunettes like jewel tones because they look their best when dressed in those colors so they tend to choose them when quilting.Years ago they talked about dressing in colors depending on skin tones and they were listed as spring winter summer and fall.I think people choose fabric in colors that they feel comfortable wearing.I am jewel tones all the way.

Hmmm interesting thought! I'm a blonde with just a hint of red, and my skin has yellow undertones so I definitely don't look good in bright colors! Tans, browns, olive greens, creams, earthy colors are what look best on me. And I like to wear solids more than prints because I can accessorize them or dress them up in more ways, and match them with more items in my wardrobe.

I also agree about making quilts for others so THEY would like it! I would make a quilt for my mother or sister completely differently from one I would make for myself! And I'm making one for my husband right now, but I tell you what it was the biggest pain in the rear coming up with a pattern and color scheme that he would like and that I could live with on our bed! :mrgreen:

atvrider 07-25-2011 04:43 AM

I don't have a style because I like them all.

Riversong 07-25-2011 04:46 AM

Im somewhere in the middle....depends on pattern etc

Annie68 07-25-2011 05:30 AM

My first preference is for brights, but depends on what is called for if I'm making something to give away.


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