There is always wiggle room. But, it's great to broadly stick to the theme. I think your samples are great!

That froggy fabric is cute.

I don't usually work with theme fabric but this frog fabric is so special. It reminds me of the frogs in my ponds and makes me happy.
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I just received my mono chrome mini from dotcomdtcm. Dotty, you are awesome! I will post a few pictures later in the day. I was gifted an amazing package of surprises. Thank you so, so much Dotty! Thank. you, thank you, thank you.:D

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I was given that book and it seemed perfect for you. Enjoy!!

So here is my surprise package. A wonderful shades of blue mini, a PPing book of birds which yes, is right up my alley, a pot holder but I will use it as a mug rug. Then out of the bag came a hand embroidered dish towel ready for the dog days of summer. The Quaker Oats bar, a last bit of sweetness.
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Thank you again Dotty for your generosity. I am anxious to get into that book.
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Here is one more post to show how I changed up my project to be more within the theme. I think I am good now.

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Thanks for getting onto a better track tlambing.
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[QUOTE=ube quilting;7620554]Here is one more post to show how I changed up my project to be more within the theme. I think I am good now.

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Your creation looks lovely! Love the pinky floral fabric :)

That is really pretty.
But you know you can play with the theme. If you make an all green and sew on butterfly buttons, who will complain!
Just have fun.

Some really nice items from Dotty. Pretty cool blues.
Ube quilting, think you've got the monochromatic thing down pat. Very pretty.