Faintly Artistic

I just purchased this pattern on Etsy:[removed by moderator as links that require sign up are not permitted]
It is the gallus gallus by Ann Shaw. Any suggestions for fabric choices when making a quilt picture like this? I have never done anything like it-- I have paper pieced, just not a rooster before. Trying to think of what types of prints to use to make him interesting.
I actually like the colors of this one a little better:http://www.fiddlesticksquiltshop.com...-x24903444.htm. It's for my MIL, and her home is done in taupe/deep mauve/wine colors, so I'd like to keep it that direction if possible.
Photos are welcomed and appreciated!!
Thanks in advance!

SusieQOH

The Etsy url isn't coming up.

Gay

They are the same patterns, different fabrics. I find Batiks and small prints always look good in projects like this, just use colors that complement the home.

Faintly Artistic

For some reason the Etsy link won't open, but the 2nd is basically the same pattern (Ann Shaw said that there are small differences).

Anniedeb

I love this! I'd go with batiks...there's some really pretty one's out there.

Peckish

I've taken Ann Shaw's class. As you can tell, she really likes to use bold, graphic prints. I was always one for playing it safe by using tone-on-tones and fabrics that read as solid, but with her guidance I ventured into riskier territory with wild and zany prints. I would say about half the time we spent in class was auditioning fabrics for each section of our creation. I highly recommend venturing into uncharted (fabric) waters, it's incredibly creative and freeing and FUN!

applique

Working on more roosters now.

sewnclog

Wow, applique - that is an awesome rooster.

Annie68

That is one gorgeous rooster, Applique!