please help me choose the middle for my christmas dresden plate runner

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10-09-2011, 04:36 AM

#111

janmwalker

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I prefer the gold. Beautiful colors!!

10-09-2011, 04:36 AM

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QuilterChick

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Of the four, I would choose the red. The idea of some metallic thread is excellent too.

10-09-2011, 04:38 AM

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lfletcher

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I like the gold. It seems to pop. The other centers get lost a bit. Have you tried black?

10-09-2011, 04:39 AM

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Texas_Sue

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I really like the gold one. It really pops!

10-09-2011, 04:40 AM

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cyniree

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I like all of them. Nice.

10-09-2011, 04:40 AM

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Cris

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#3, they look great! :thumbup:

10-09-2011, 04:45 AM

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quilt3311

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The one with the red center catches my eye. They are all nice though the one with the white center seems like it needs something there. Maybe a quilting design of a poinsettia.

10-09-2011, 04:47 AM

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hoppa

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I like the red

10-09-2011, 04:50 AM

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bearisgray

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BJSEWS

THE CONTRAST FROM THE GOLD IS THE BEST BUT I THINK I WOULD TRY A DIFFERENT SHADE OF GOLD. THE RED IS OK BUT I THINK I WOULD TRY A DIFFERENT AGAIN NOT THE SAME AS IN THE BODY. NUMBER 3 MAKES IT LOOK THE SAME OR ALL ONE COLOR. THE GOLD AND WHITE MAKE THE CENTER STAND OUT AND I DON'T CARE FOR THE WHITE AT ALL. I FEEL A LIGHTER AND A PLAINER OR VARIED SHADE WOULD BRING MORE CONTRAST TO THE PIECE. SO I WOULD SAY THE GOLD IS BETTER BUT NOT THE BEST. BUT WHAT IS YOUR CHOICE AND HOW DO YOU INTEND TO USE IT

Pretty much what I would have said -

I agree with the original poster - none of them are quite right yet - the Dresden plate itself is beautiful -

How about a red or green tone-on-tone or mottled fabric? Pick up one of the colors in the other fabrics, but either go with a lighter or darker value.

It was very interesting to me to see how changing the center changed the overall effect so much

My reactions to the centers:

The gold stuck out like a sore thumb
The red made me think of a hub on a wheel - it connected to the spokes of the plate
The paisley - just sort of muddles the whole thing
The white - looks like it forgot to get dressed

Again - the plate is beautiful and the fabrics look very rich in it.

(You did ask :? )

10-09-2011, 04:50 AM

#120

lelia

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Hello, I choose number two. It is beautiful and since you are a dresden expert can you help me on mine. ????
I am doing a white on white dresden quilt for my daughter and I am having big big big trouble doing the middle circle. This is my first major quilt and I just about have all the petals put together but i have tried doing the middle circle and it comes out too small, too big or off round ish. I am using just a normal sewing machine and nothing fancy. If you could give me some tips I would appreciate it. and again all of them are beautiful but since you asked...I would go for the redish on in number two picture. Thanks for any help. Lelia