When you reach for "light neutral" batiks...
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I'm still learning my way as far as selecting batiks. The Kaufman rep very rarely stops by, but did this fall, and one thing that I noticed was that everything with the same color code (163 sand, for example) plays very nicely together.
The same is true of Hoffman... and I do have their 1895 color fan, but the sample swatches are so small that you really cannot see the "big picture".
The same is true of Hoffman... and I do have their 1895 color fan, but the sample swatches are so small that you really cannot see the "big picture".
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Originally Posted by Favorite Fabrics
I'm still learning my way as far as selecting batiks. The Kaufman rep very rarely stops by, but did this fall, and one thing that I noticed was that everything with the same color code (163 sand, for example) plays very nicely together.
The same is true of Hoffman... and I do have their 1895 color fan, but the sample swatches are so small that you really cannot see the "big picture".
The same is true of Hoffman... and I do have their 1895 color fan, but the sample swatches are so small that you really cannot see the "big picture".
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Originally Posted by seamstome
I am LOOKING and LOOKING for those light batiks. Sat on the computer for hours the other night after running from LQS to LQS. I need 15-25 different lights. Could only find 16. Exactly what you have posted. The watercolors wash out too much. As soon as I get my camera to hook up to the computer I will show you what I am making.
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Originally Posted by Favorite Fabrics
Originally Posted by Lori S
This is also the HARDEST to purchase online, as those subtle shades read differnent, depending on the monitor. It is sometimes hard to distingush a grayish beige , from a warm beige, to a yellowy beige.
Would it be helpful if the item description said, in words, whether it had areas of beige or yellow or icy blue or gray or peach, to help the viewer decide whether the color overall was leaning the right way for their projects?
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Originally Posted by ghostrider
Nancy, what is the line in your second set of photos? Definitely worth waiting for!
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Originally Posted by ghostrider
Nancy, what is the line in your second set of photos? Definitely worth waiting for!
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Thank you for all your helpful suggestions! I did order the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th fabrics I posted pictures of... that gives me two that Kaufman calls "sand" and one that they call "ecru". And I ordered another one they call "straw", plus one of their FQ batik bundles so I can see the color they call "linen". That will give me an idea of what subtle hints of color are in these.
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