barnbum

Okay--here's the link to the quilt I'm going to make, eventually.
http://www.bonniebluequilts.com/detail.aspx?ID=859

I added 2 more greens and 2 more golds, so NOW I'm good. That is IT! NO MORE! :wink:

mgshaw

I think you got a pretty good mix! If you find you are needing more when you get ready to work on it, you can always get more!! I like what you got, very pretty!!!
The pattern says they used 60 different fabrics but alot of them are the same color but different print so they look the same from a distance anyway. So I dont think you have to have as many as they did to get the same effect.

beachlady

You do such nice work - can't wait to see final quilt - love the pattern.

jbsstrawberry

Fantastic pattern and awesome fabric selections!!! You're so good at this!!! I'm with beachlady, can't wait to see this one done!!

rein

Love the pattern - but I think mgshaw has a point about the number of different colors for the effect they show. But seems you could do repeats if necessary and it would still be great. I can hardly wait to see what you come up with because I agree with beachlady and jbsstrawberry too - in that you do such lovely work.

barnbum

Thanks ladies. :D I thought 30 would be fine--I never expected to try 60 differnt fabrics. If I was using my non CW stash, I'd give it a go, :wink: but not if I have to buy it all new. Yikes. Today's group were all small yardage pieces, except for one of the lights.

I will use several lights several times, but even use some darks with darks to make the stars contrast. And I can use the gold and greens with different lights to add more of that color.

OR, I could say I tell myself I need some therapy--or am celebrating the last day of school this year with kids (just have to pack my room tomorrow) to buy more pieces. :lol:

Harmony

Karla, this is going to be a spectacular quilt! Your fabrics are beautiful! Looks complex--you've got your work cut out for you! Is this your "Keep Karla Out of Trouble for the Summer" project? (Yeah, right--like you have time to get into trouble!)

Marcia

Karla, your fabrics are gorgeous and that pattern is terrific. That is going to be one gorgeous quilt. I cannot wait for you to get started on it! Be sure to post some pics as you go along.

Even after sharing with Melissa, I still have some CW fabrics I can share. I have browns, blues and reds that may work-if you are interested just PM me your address and I will be happy to send you some fabric too. I think you have plenty of lights. Most quilts from that era are dark, so you do not want too much light in it. Do you have a Ruby Beholder? That will really help you with the contrast of your mediums and darks. I used it when I made my CW quilt.

tlrnhi

Karla, the pattern is awesome, the fabric is awesome.
You are going to make one awesome quilt.
Can't wait until you start and show us.
The fabrics really are pretty!!

barnbum

Marcia--what's, or should I say who's, Ruby Beholder??? Is she a friend of quilters? I've never met her. :D

I think other than a few greens/golds, I'm good to go. I found one more great--inexpensive site to browse last night. :roll: :roll: :roll: But you sure are a kind and generous soul to offer to send some fabrics.