What inspires you quilt color choices.
#21
Most of my quilts are gifts so first thing I decide is what color(s) would be appropriate for the person. I really like brighter colors but sometimes the person the quilt is intended for likes everything kind of neutral. Got a surprise when the fabrics in the quilt kit I ordered for a dear friend's quilt were a lot bolder (really louder) than I expected. You know what? She loved it, said she sleeps under it every night and that it added a little brightness to her home. So I guess just go with what you like and it will be OK.
Presently I'm working on 2 baby quilts for soon to be born grandnieces. Instead of pink quilts I'm making one quilt in yellow and blues and the other will be scrappy 30"s Repro fabrics with white background. I'm sure the new babies will get plenty of pink stuff. May in Jersey
Presently I'm working on 2 baby quilts for soon to be born grandnieces. Instead of pink quilts I'm making one quilt in yellow and blues and the other will be scrappy 30"s Repro fabrics with white background. I'm sure the new babies will get plenty of pink stuff. May in Jersey
#22
Originally Posted by Loretta
I am drawn to the fabric and sometimes buy it without knowing what I will use it in. But I am never sorry that I bought it. The fabric has to catch my eye so to speak.
#23
i tend to gravitate towards autumn colors - my favorite time of the year. I like traditional blocks. I like Civil war prints and actually contrary to what i just said I like the 30's prints too... all but bright vibrant colors I guess.
#25
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I start with a pattern and person in mind. Then, when that's is done I want to use the scraps from that quilt, add more to it and make another and sometimes that leads to a third. Then I tire of that color group and start the whole process over again. I have material for several quilts now with no one in mind for them and that is very foreign to me.
#26
I'm with Cutebuns. I get a pattern I like and play with different colors until it looks the way I want. I did a sampler once in burnt red, navy on off white. Although not many colors, it was dramatic because it was a king size with double batting, handquilted.
#27
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I love bright true colors. Recently Mexico folk fabrics have gotten my attention. I also love earthly greens, blues, and purples together. I agree that the more different fabrics in a quilt make it more interesting and fun to play with.
#28
Originally Posted by farscapegal
Originally Posted by kluedesigns
i've always been drawn to color. if things aren't colorful i actually feel like my retina is hurting.
i take my color ques from nature and when i studied natural surroundings i discovered that all colors go together and its value and tone that makes them play well with each other.
i take my color ques from nature and when i studied natural surroundings i discovered that all colors go together and its value and tone that makes them play well with each other.
Sybil
so glad you posted this, I said the same thing! :D :D Color is not my first worry. Do I have enough darks? and so forth: I've tried the other way, but my brain just doesn't function that way anymore! :wink:
#29
Ninnie, I've learned to think outside the box and my brain is wired up differently. The more colors, the more problems I run into, so less is more for me. I so enjoy seeing quilts done by others and the colors they use.
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