Haven't even started yet...
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Haven't even started yet...
and already spent probably 8 hours deciding on fabrics!! I spent time yesterday and today looking over who-knows-how-many thousands of batiks. I've changed my mind many times, adding and subtracting, until I came up with this. Can't guarantee that I won't change my mind again before I place the order either. :P
I have a slightly different set of the six amber fabrics, not as orange, more peach and lighter. I keep waffling back and forth because I'm not super crazy about the orange look. I think that's called letting a design simmer until the correct fabrics percolate to the top. I also have in mind doing a more Blue/Yellow scheme instead of Purple/Orange.
This is for a Judy Neimeyer's Prairie Star pattern.
I have a slightly different set of the six amber fabrics, not as orange, more peach and lighter. I keep waffling back and forth because I'm not super crazy about the orange look. I think that's called letting a design simmer until the correct fabrics percolate to the top. I also have in mind doing a more Blue/Yellow scheme instead of Purple/Orange.
This is for a Judy Neimeyer's Prairie Star pattern.
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I love the colors! Purple and orange go so well together. You could also go towards tan rather than peach if you don't want the orange tones. I think that pattern would look great in blues/yellows too. As long as you have enough contrast, it should look great in many different color combinations. Your quilts prove you've got a great eye for color...I'm sure you will pick out the perfect ones!
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These are the other six. Just not sure yet on whether there is enough contrast with the background beige, that's my concern. Remembered that when I got a whole bunch of batiks, just because, I do think I have several of the amber/purple ones. I liked them then and I do like them now.
I think it will be ok with the first selection.
I think it will be ok with the first selection.
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Beautiful choices!! You may just have to "Just Order It" otherwise you'll keep changing up and will never get to start the project. That will be a Stunning Prairie Star when you are finish!!! Keep us up to date.
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I placed the order but not for all of it.... Expensive!! I got the 6 ambers since they are retired, two of the creams that are retired, and 3 of the darks that are also retired. The others are basic handpaints and mottles and the pretty standard cream on black. I'll get the others when I can and certainly have a lot of other things to work on before starting this huge project.
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