Lilrain

I can see what you are talking about. I think this look comes when you pick several fabrics from the same line. Had you added a couple of other fabrics, with a little different pattern/color, I think you would have been happier. But it is a beautiful quilt, and I think it will grown on you

rosemaynes

I don't know what kind of WOW you were looking for but it looks like you got in both the quilts. Looks like a great WOW to me.

Lynnc

I have the same 2 fabrics. I think both look great. Thanks for the pattern ideas. It is now on my list of quilts to do.

GladGrams

I love the colors. I think I "get" what you mean by busy. To my eye, it is the large roses on the dark fabric that are drawing your eye. I think I would have chosen to use a plain dark fabric.

But you know what? This is a beautiful quilt and will be dearly treasured by whomever has the joy to own it. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

oldswimmer

I think they are both beautiful! The first one, on screen, looks really cool!

grandmaquilts

They are both beautiful. I think I like the second one the best but you did a great job on both.

JCL in FL

I really like both of your quilts. But most of the time the trip around the world quilts I have seen have at least six or seven prints.and at least two different colors, not just different shades of the same color. Maybe that is the look you want but it's hard to achieve with fewer prints and all the same color. Your fabric is so nice I can certainly understand why you like it so much. You always make another quilt using that pattern but I'd be very pleased with either of the ones you have already made.

Alondra

Well, I'm not seeing whatever it is you're not happy with, because they both look lovely to me, especially the second one. We are always our own worst critics, so cut yourself some slack and be very proud of your work.

GrammaNancy

They are beautiful.

earthwalker

I really like both of these...the petals look like they "float" on the dark and light areas. They are wonderful quilts, but maybe you are seeking to be more "adventurous" with colour and texture...so go for it, but what you have created is just lovely.