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12-25-2010, 05:05 AM

#31

Kitsapquilter

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I am wondering if you switched the paisley with the grey or blue (not sure which it is) if it might look better. I would try that too. It might make a difference. It is a nice block

12-25-2010, 05:09 AM

#32

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Kitsapquilter

I am wondering if you switched the paisley with the grey or blue (not sure which it is) if it might look better. I would try that too. It might make a difference. It is a nice block

OOps! Went and looked again. Now I am thinking your smaller paisley and large paisley are too near the same fabrics. Maybe add a more solid black or a lighter color in place of one of those. Maybe try a cream color.

12-25-2010, 05:23 AM

#33

moreland

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Jenniky

OOps about the upside down block.. I didnt catch that thank you.. and I will take the advices to finish off the block as a practice block and then go back and choose my fabrics again as suggested.

Thanks so much ladies :)

I think you would like these colors if you would just make the center block on the outside edges the light grey color instead of the floral. Might lay some pieces on top of what you have done and see what you think.

12-25-2010, 05:34 AM

#34

MaryKatherine

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I did something similar, would you believe, with 3 of the same fabrics you have there. I liked it at first but now I feel there wasn't enough contrast between the darker paisleys and the pattern gets lost from a distance. It's all a matter of want you want at the end.
Mary
ps. Merry Christmas!( no one is up yet at my house.)

12-25-2010, 05:48 AM

#35

Connie Merritt

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I really like the look of this block. I enjoy the colors; they blend together and I like that. If it were mine (wishes) I would continue at least with a lap size and surely go on to a larger quilt. I think it would be just beautiful.

12-25-2010, 07:32 AM

#36

grangerist

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turn the end pieces with the dark material towards the inside and see how that works and fix you upside down piece

12-25-2010, 07:41 AM

#37

katlady

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If you used a brighter gold for the star points it would pop.

12-25-2010, 10:23 AM

#38

hheelleenn

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Prism99

I think you need more contrast. Too many of the fabrics are in black and brown and grey tones that merge together, and at least a couple of the textures are very similar. Try starting over with a different focus fabric that has several colors in it, then choose fabrics that pick up those colors. Also it helps a lot to have a small amount of a "deep dark" fabric and "light bright" fabric in the block.

The bright yellow of the cutting mat peeking through actually livens up the block. Try changing out the golds and browns with brighter versions of yellow.

I AGREE. A little white, or gray/purple. Contrast, contrast, contrast.