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02-01-2016, 12:39 PM
#31
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I agree with Prism99. Use batiks. I am collecting blues and greens for this quilt:
http://www.shopmartingale.com/beach-...-epattern.html
http://www.shopmartingale.com/beach-...-epattern.html
02-01-2016, 01:40 PM
#32
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I'm not a solid person either but lately I've been using up what solids I have for my borders. There's so much going on on the body of the quilt, a solid seems to tone it down. I normally will find a blender fabric that mainly works like a solid such as Maywood's ShadowBox collection, Connecting Threads Mirage and Faux Burlap and Moda mow has come out with one called Grunge. These give a quiet texture without being too plain.
02-02-2016, 06:14 AM
#34
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Has anyone worked with solid colors in their quilts?? I have never worked with a solid color in any of my quilts, and I don't know why. I just can't seem to get into solid color fabric for them, I always lean toward prints. I am about to start a quilt for my DGS and the pattern I chose is the cinder block in the Jan/Feb 2015 issue of Quiltmaker) in just two colors and they are solid white and gray. Well, my DGS wants blue and green. Does anyone have any suggestions on what color blue and green would work?
02-02-2016, 06:22 AM
#36
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If you want a distinct color, then solids are one way to achieve that. Sports Team colors, True Christmas RED, True Navy for a Military quilt. I like the restful feeling of swaths of solid colors, it gives the eyes a place to rest. If you are making a quilt to represent Storybook Characters, for a child, it is best to get the colors JUST RIGHT. For example the blue dress of the princess ELSA, in FROZEN. Or Barbie Pink. Children often do not tolerate mistakes in such exacting cases... Take swatches of the desired tint to the store with you. Do not rely on the computer screen -- I've been fooled many times. A true blue that I think you are getting--- turns out to be aqua--and totally useless for my purpose.
02-02-2016, 09:44 AM
#38
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In the process of finishing this up. Also making a wall hanging and a pillow cover in the same colors but not the same pattern.
http://www.jaybirdquilts.com/2013/10...sky-quilt.html
Did a card trick quilt for a baby boy using bright primary colors.
http://www.jaybirdquilts.com/2013/10...sky-quilt.html
Did a card trick quilt for a baby boy using bright primary colors.
02-02-2016, 10:37 PM
#39
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My first thought was the Seahawks colors too. When I was a little girl my Grandmother made me a blue and green plaid dress of those lovely jewel colors. I loved it! I am collecting fat quarters to make a solid color 1000 pyramids quilt. I just have to get up the nerve to cut the fabric! Any time we step out of our usual it can be scary but we just have to take that first step. He'll love it because you made it for him!
02-02-2016, 10:57 PM
#40
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I have used solid in puzzle quilts. Your GS is an adult and capable I'm sure of selecting his own colours. A trip for just you two. I took my nephew at 10 who not only designed but picked his own colour scheme. Loved the quilt.
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