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02-24-2011, 07:48 PM

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cathyvv

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black and white can be very stark. I think I'd soften it with gray, and add some color, too.

02-24-2011, 07:56 PM

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Ladyjanedoe

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Originally Posted by joy

I made a black, white and hint of red quilt... looks lovely... am about to make another black, white, lime and maybe orange... haven't decided on the orange yet... have to have a hard think about it.

I did this too but didn't want too much of a zinger so I chose a dark red black.

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02-24-2011, 08:09 PM

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indycatcarol

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How about doing your quilt in black and white as planned and just use your "zinger" color for the binding?

02-24-2011, 08:58 PM

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danece

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I just finished piecing a black and white quilt, but decided it needed some thing, so I put in some bright yellow, it looks really good, I will post picture of it soon

02-24-2011, 09:05 PM

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Mariposa

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I like to add a zinger too. My faves are bright pink or lime green~

02-24-2011, 09:11 PM

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Flying_V_Goddess

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Originally Posted by sewingsuz

I saw a program at my local quilt guild and the subject was black and white quilts from Kay Cross books. she has wrote 4 books on this subject and she always uses a third color called a zinger. What do you think about this? Do you think it is better to use a touch of a third color? I want to make a blk and cream quilt and do I need that third color? Thanks

I love it! When I come up with a new design I usually design it in black, white, and some other color (typically red). But I really like black and white quilts, too. If you want to make just a black and white quilt without the "zinger" then by all means go for it.