what's wrong with this top
#55
I would get some of the big rickrack or ribbon in bright yellow and run it in the middle of the sashing, both horizontally and vertically. The yellow in the butterfly print just isn't strong enough to compete with the bright yellow background.
Was there a reason you used the solid in one direction only?
Was there a reason you used the solid in one direction only?
#57
I am a big fan of Sun Bonnet Sue and have several quilts showing her off, also made a few mistakes (or at least I thought so) using yellow fabric in quilts, it does tend to take over and become the focus fabric, however, using it as a background for Sue is good, she really pops on that yellow. But I would suggest not using more yellow in your borders, instead use the blue/purple, pink or any other color from your pattern fabric, or a different variation of pattern fabric, but limit the use of yellow otherwise it might draw the eye toward the border and you want to keep the focus on Sue, which you have done nicely, good job!
#58
Looks great to me. Did you remove the lavendar boarder?
If that is staying on, and this is the size you want it to be, I think a coordinating yellow binding is all you need to bring it all together.
Sue
If that is staying on, and this is the size you want it to be, I think a coordinating yellow binding is all you need to bring it all together.
Sue
#59
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Hi Ebony your quilt top is very pretty sue bonnet quilts are pretty no matter what color you use,put your top back together then quilt it and put it on your bed or display it .take a deep breath, rest a little bit ,and keep on sewing. LOL Annette
#60
Very cute blocks! I agree to add some dark blue border/sashing for balance. If you want to tone down the yellow backgrounds, I would heavily quilt it with a white or dark blue thread, depending on which effect you want. Good luck, and post pictures when you are done!!
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