BettyGee

OMG yes! I usually end up asking for a reference to an object that is the color they are searching for and even then it doesn't work. My gosh there are so many shades of blue you could spend forever trying to guess what they want. I like the suggestion of another member that you use those paint cards that you can get at the hardware store and ask them to select the color from that. Green to my husband is grass green and there is no other shade of green.

MadQuilter

I often have this conversation when it comes to the teals. Some people see them as green - others as blue. I seem to always be on the opposite side of the colorwheel. lol If you make it scrappy, then all blue should work. Maybe that would open her eyes.

butterflies5518

What a great idea. Rarely do I ask about colors.

JanieH

I think the idea of requesting a paint chip (or 2-3) is great! A clever way to get an idea what shade of blue she wants.

Liz92B

I'd have made her half a dozen - each a different shade/tone of blue ...

Latrinka

I like this idea!

sewmom

If i asked someone for a specific color and then get no response or sample from them, then i make what I want. It is their problem after that. Life is too short for me to wait around and cater to other people.

helenhiwater

Some people like me will argue for hours over the difference between turquiose and teal. Some people don't see it. I go into a fabric store with hundreds of selections and never do find the shade I am looking for. The easiest thing is to just find something pretty.

Tartan

Isn't it great that everyone here on QB completely "gets" your dilemma? We always have a place to share what the rest of the non-quilting world doesn't understand.

patdesign

Those with a discerning eye understand exactly what you mean, those that see all blue as blue, well there is really little help for someone who sees with their mind instead of their eyes.