Okay, LAST time for opinions on the basket quilt, I promise!
03-01-2011, 05:51 AM
#73
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Wisconsin, South Central
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I apologize in advance if this has been mentioned b4 as I didn't have time to go through all the posts.
When you are debating like this, you may have heard the suggestions of using a door viewer (back you away from the quilt in effect) or maybe even a ruby red viewer* (show contrast, eliminating confusing color input). You can also use your camera or computer to help answer your questions or help you make a final decision. When you have the picture taken, zoom out. With your pics here on our forum on the Internet, you can probably just hold the Ctrl key down while you work the wheel on your mouse.
It's amazing what a little distance will do to help your...um, well, perspective! :-)
Happy designing!
*Note: If you have much red or even pink in your blocks, a Ruby Red viewer isn't as much of a help.
When you are debating like this, you may have heard the suggestions of using a door viewer (back you away from the quilt in effect) or maybe even a ruby red viewer* (show contrast, eliminating confusing color input). You can also use your camera or computer to help answer your questions or help you make a final decision. When you have the picture taken, zoom out. With your pics here on our forum on the Internet, you can probably just hold the Ctrl key down while you work the wheel on your mouse.
It's amazing what a little distance will do to help your...um, well, perspective! :-)
Happy designing!
*Note: If you have much red or even pink in your blocks, a Ruby Red viewer isn't as much of a help.
03-01-2011, 05:53 AM
#74
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Montana
Posts: 372
To throw a monkey wrench in the process: Because there is so much white in your quilt I think they are both too "heavy" - I would try something like an apricot and white polka dot or stripe. Might be hard to find a matching apricot though. Your sashing is excellent!! Love the on point.
03-01-2011, 06:09 AM
#78
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Dothan, Alabama
Posts: 914
I guess I would decide the border based on where the quilt was going to be used. Both look nice but if the colors in one of the borders go better with the room it will be used in, that's probably how I would decide.
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