Sea turtles on Maui...opinion?
04-14-2019, 02:24 AM
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Originally Posted by zozee
I think they add a lot of interest and motion to a quilt that obviously says "sand and sea" in the colors. That being said, I would like to see pictures of different arrangements:
-two in the water, two on the sand
-remove one small one (typically in artistic arrangements, odd numbers are more aesthetically pleasing to the eye)
-all in the water
-two in the water, two on the sand
-remove one small one (typically in artistic arrangements, odd numbers are more aesthetically pleasing to the eye)
-all in the water
I like this suggestion!
04-14-2019, 02:43 AM
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I recall that when I saw your quilt the first time that I commented that I really liked it because of the color placement in the Storm at Sea pattern. I do think the sea turtles are very heart warming. However, like one other person mentioned, I would be very concerned about adhering them to the quilt because of the seams in the quilt and the layers of fabric in the turtles. I would make a sample of the patchwork and another sea turtle and see what happens. If it meets your expectation, you could use it as a pillow or a sham. If it does not...you won't have ruined your beautiful quilt. Please share with us what you decide to do.
04-14-2019, 02:52 AM
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I shall be the contrarian here. I like the quilt too much to add turtles. I know we can all fall back on the the "it's your quilt do what You want to do" comment but I would like to add that if you are feeling uneasy about adding the turtles, pin them on and hang the quilt on you design wall and walk away for a few days. Then follow your heart. The quilt is too lovely to not finish it perfectly.
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04-14-2019, 03:36 AM
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Thank you for all of your feedback! I have a photo from Maui with a mama turtle and 3 littles trailing after her on the sand, which I am trying to recreate. I think I am liking the turtles more this morning. I will machine applique them without fusing them down in case I change my mind. The quilt feels “ lopsided” to me without something grounding the light corner.......
04-14-2019, 05:09 AM
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Originally Posted by jillmc
I am not sure why, but hesitate to fuse these onto the quilt! There are 2 more dark rows at the top-design board is too small. I invite all opinions! 
04-14-2019, 06:30 AM
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When you first showed us the quilt (without the turtles), something in me said there needed to be something else in the light area but didn't know what it could be. I think the turtles are perfect for your recreation of the picture. Can we see the picture of the one you are recreating? It's going to be a gorgeous quilt no matter what you decide on.
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