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07-28-2011, 04:08 AM

#31

sandygoshorn

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The problem has to do with the INTENSITY of the colors. The grey doesn't project the same color intensity as the green and pink. You need to find a color (choc brown would do) that isn't overpowered by the other colors.

07-28-2011, 04:13 AM

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SharBear

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Quote:

Originally Posted by fabric_fancy

grey or blue grey to tone down the bright pink and green

ditto

07-28-2011, 04:22 AM

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Drew

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I'd replace the green. The tone isn't quite the same as in the striped fabric.

07-28-2011, 04:23 AM

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MargeD

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I personally would use a softer green and purple in any range from lavendar to a medium purple. I think I have that fabric, hope you show us what you made.

07-28-2011, 04:26 AM

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dixiechunk

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What are you making and any particular reason you have chosen all solids to go with that gorgeous stripe?

07-28-2011, 04:26 AM

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jitkaau

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Dark steel grey for contrast - black would be too strong with those colours.

07-28-2011, 04:41 AM

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dotski

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BLACK....BLACK...BLACK....BLACK...BLACK

07-28-2011, 04:49 AM

#38

essaytx

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I've been taught to have contrast - a dark color is needed to make the lighter colors pop. I like the stripe.

07-28-2011, 04:55 AM

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Karen's Kreations

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I think black would look awesome.

07-28-2011, 04:59 AM

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grann of 6

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Quote:

Originally Posted by cassie69emt

I have looked at this fabric wayyyyyyyyyyy to long and all I see are the green and pink.I really want another color to work in here what do you think of this one?

Personally, if you are using the stripe, I don't like any of the 3 colors you have chosen with it. I would use marbles, or some muted version of the colors in the stripes. Of course, a lot depends on the block design you are chosing. But that green just doesn't make it for me.