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    Old 06-15-2018, 08:48 PM
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    For me, “pushing” would be sticking to two or three colors, as I am more inclined to pull a lot of colors together. Pushing beyond would be doing a monochromatic quilt. But my latest push was an I Spy quilt because It’s so busy. I don’t love it, but trust that a kid will for the same reason!
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    Old 06-16-2018, 02:18 AM
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    I did a kit once but donated it once it was finished. I love playing with color and and feel like I push the envelope more times than not...

    I think your colors are looking great and I like the grays to the left too...can’t wait to see what they look like in your project.
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    Old 06-16-2018, 03:53 AM
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    I love color! A combination of two or many, but I most definitely push the envelope! I teach a color and how to choose fabrics class. For those of you that believe you are not good with color: you probably decorate your home and purchase your own clothes, and both are coordinated and look great. You really just lose confidence when choosing quilt fabrics. Relax and trust your instincts.
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    Old 06-16-2018, 05:33 AM
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    Looking at your first picture, I think you should add something with a larger scale. What I see goes together "blandly".
    Looking at your grays picture, I'd skip the first four and go with the fifth (larger scale flowers).
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    Old 06-16-2018, 05:33 AM
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    Rhonda K- those greys are beautiful. Can't wait to see what you make!
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    Old 06-16-2018, 08:48 AM
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    Originally Posted by Kassaundra
    I have never used a kit at all, barely ever used a "pattern" w/o changes of some kind, I tend to make up things as I go. Pretty sure I burned the "envelope" along w/ "the box" a long time ago. lol
    Yes, this is me too. I love scrappy so have no problem putting things together that might not "go".
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    Old 06-16-2018, 10:14 AM
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    Originally Posted by quilting cat
    Looking at your first picture, I think you should add something with a larger scale. What I see goes together "blandly".
    Looking at your grays picture, I'd skip the first four and go with the fifth (larger scale flowers).
    I agree. It needs some large scale fabric to add interest
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    Old 06-16-2018, 10:24 AM
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    Your fabrics are just beautiful! I like using collections, l like using kits and l like choosing all my own fabric. I am an equal opportunity quilter. Lol
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    Old 06-16-2018, 11:18 AM
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    Do you have a pattern in mind for all these lovelies? That is a big part of how I choose fabric.

    I am one of those lucky people who has a good eye for color so most of my selection is pattern size and texture. Choosing fabric is my favorite part of any project.
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    Old 06-16-2018, 11:27 AM
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    I buy kits but usually use the fabric from several kits to make one quilt.
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