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11-25-2010, 06:19 AM

#41

sherriequilts

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Originally Posted by starshine

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Originally Posted by oma66

I finished this lap quilt top today and when I studied it I felt disappointment. I can't put my finger on it -

I wanted to convey sunshine and flowers. I used a 9.5 in. pinwheel to show the floral fabric off, but maybe I cut it up too much.

Let me know what you think. I value your opinions.

If you were trying to convey sunshine I think it is the brown and green that give it a muted feel. If you used a brighter green and maybe a brighter color than the brown it would seem to convey sunshine. To me sunshine is brightness. That being said some times a darker contrast will make a light or bright color seem brighter. So the brown with a brighter green might be a good mix. Or keep the green and use a brighter color than the brown, like a yellow or orange, or peach- something in the warm area. Maybe using a flower print with the warmer colors in a bright hue to replace the brown in the brown pinwheel and keep the green you have to counter balance and brighten it.

Sometimes quilts have a mind of their own and you just have to accept that. Your quilt is lovely. Besides it is all a fabulous experience this connecting with outselves and our creativity.

11-25-2010, 06:29 AM

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Vanessa17

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I think it looks pretty!

11-25-2010, 06:40 AM

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wolph33

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it is beautiful

11-25-2010, 07:26 AM

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MamaBear61

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I like it too!!!!

11-25-2010, 07:29 AM

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sahm4605

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I think that it looks great. maybe if you can get to the center of the blue blocks and take the two center ones out and use a square in a square for two blocks in the two floral fabric or maybe make 1/2 square triangles and then sew them together and put them in the center. that way you can really see the floral fabric. I think that it looks great the way that it is.

11-25-2010, 07:33 AM

#46

PamS

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Originally Posted by suebee

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Originally Posted by oma66

I think its pretty too. If you are wanting more flower to show, maybe add another border of your flower fabric.

Very Nice. happy Thanksgiving

I agree with adding a flower border - maybe make the current gold/yellow border narrower with a wide flower border, then bind in the gold/yellow.
If you decide you REALLY don't like I'd be glad to give you my address (-;

11-25-2010, 07:38 AM

#47

isnthatodd

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I agree with the person who stated that sometimes quilts have a mind of their own, and you just have to accept that. This top is absolutely beautiful. The blue is very cheery, but without the outer colors it would be overwhelming, I think. Maybe you have been too close to it and need a break. Put it up for a day or several, and then look at it again. You may feel completely different!