I have seen tulips that are two colors. Would it work to applique another color into the tulips, or maybe use some fabric paints and change the appearance of the tulips. Please post a pic so we can make better suggestions. And yes, I hate most of my quilts until I get them quilted and washed. Then it's like a new object. Much better.
I've seen a lot of cute quilts lately that have appliqued butterflies or bees on them. It really changes the focus of the view. Maybe even some birds.
I don't know if the pattern has sashings, but nice trees of different greens elongated in the sashings might add to the look. Or alternate the tulip blocks with a fabric that includes all the colors of the tulips, or use the fabric as a sashing. So many things to think about.
Last edited by Barb in Louisiana; 06-13-2019 at 10:55 AM.