Warm Wishes help, please :)
07-30-2017, 04:59 AM
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Originally Posted by cashs_mom
Great visuals, Nancy. After I read the OP, I thought it would probably work okay, but after seeing what you posted, I wouldn't use all six either.
07-30-2017, 05:03 AM
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Originally Posted by QuiltnNan
as you can see in the second pic, it is beginning to lose some of the punch of the pattern. i definitely would not try to use all of the fabrics you have.
Would the punch come back, if the switches were made with the red and gold block borders?
07-30-2017, 05:24 AM
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Fizzle, I would keep it simple and stick with your focus fabric plus 3 for maximum impact. Also, you said "I am not a great fast finisher and want this to be a finish, so I know I have to keep it simple and on track!"... I think you have your answer! 
Just keep it streamlined this time and be easy on yourself. And don't forget to post pics when you finish it!
QuiltE, I think you could get it (and just about anything) to work with the right fabrics and enough deliberation/forethought/judgement. However, I think it would be quite difficult.
Just keep it streamlined this time and be easy on yourself. And don't forget to post pics when you finish it!QuiltE, I think you could get it (and just about anything) to work with the right fabrics and enough deliberation/forethought/judgement. However, I think it would be quite difficult.
07-30-2017, 05:35 AM
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I actually prefer the second example if the fabrics work well together. Perhaps a small print instead of the large floral in the second set of blocks. Or switch between your florals in the big boxes that are outlined. I am all for using more fabrics - but I much prefer the scrappy look to one that is repetitive.
07-31-2017, 07:04 AM
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Originally Posted by QuiltnNan
as you can see in the second pic, it is beginning to lose some of the punch of the pattern. i definitely would not try to use all of the fabrics you have.
07-31-2017, 08:34 PM
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I'd keep it simple. One great focus fabric, one dark and one light coordinating tone-on-tone fabric that read solid. If you try more fabrics, you may find it more difficult to keep your pieces organized. The confusion will add time to your project. It could work, but it won't be as fast.
08-01-2017, 02:22 AM
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You can really make yourself crazy with this design even though it's meant to be a simple one. I worked on one at a charity sewing day. I was given a random number of animal squares. I tend to prefer symmetry. I almost went crazy rearranging the animals 'til I finally added four identical squares to use at each corner and eliminated a few animals.
Keep it simple, get it done! I like the first one but can see how the second could work with the right fabric.
Keep it simple, get it done! I like the first one but can see how the second could work with the right fabric.
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