What to use instead of white for reproduction quilts?
10-14-2011, 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by cowpie2
I've been collecting 30's reproduction fabrics for some time and now have quite a collection. I love vintage quilts and all those made in the early 1900's. But I also realize all that white fabric would be a bad idea in my house. I make quilts to be used and white doesn't work well with an all male household.
If you were using 30's reproduction fabrics and couldn't use white for background, etc. what would you use?
If you were using 30's reproduction fabrics and couldn't use white for background, etc. what would you use?
10-14-2011, 12:18 PM
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Unbleached muslin. I think Kona snow also goes with it. But you can also use any of the solid 1930 colors or all prints. I am not assoicated with this link. Just for show. Like these-
http://craftygirlsworkshop.com/item_...0s-Pastels.htm
http://craftygirlsworkshop.com/item_...0s-Pastels.htm
10-14-2011, 01:10 PM
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While the quilt may not look vintage, using black as a background will make the 30's prints POP visually. The black was often used as an accent on the 30's prints, to outline a colored shape for instance, so it will fit right in.
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