I need help with big decision..
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#233
ladyelaine , 01-11-2011 02:11 PM
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Whatever your decision is, viewers will fall in love with that quilt, and you may have to "fight" to keep it! Whoever receives it will love it for years to come. It is a beautiful top.
Sincerely,
Dana Allison
it is going to be my DH's summer quilt. I made him a winter quilt last summer and I used a double layer of Warm and Wonderful? He's always cold! He says it's the nicest think I ever made for him.Originally Posted by dallison532
I have read several responses to your quest for suggestions on how to work the border of your lovely quilt top. Your choice should answer one of two questions regarding how you want the viewers to see it. First, do you perceive of it as a picture? If so, choose a color from the body of the quilt, then choose a fabric whose color is a darker value of the color you like best, or the color you wish to enhance. In so doing you will make a frame, and it will be as the frame for a painting. A viewer's attention is focused upon the centered picture. Second, do you perceive of it as an over all color pallette? A lighter value of one of the colors in the body of that top will permit the viewer's eye to be cast all over it thereby not resting on just one area.Whatever your decision is, viewers will fall in love with that quilt, and you may have to "fight" to keep it! Whoever receives it will love it for years to come. It is a beautiful top.
Sincerely,
Dana Allison
#235
All Thumbs , 01-11-2011 03:59 PM
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At first I would have said framing with a dark color always looks nice on blocks. However, after I had several relatively light blocks ready for a charity quilt, I joined them with a dark navy blue. What I ended up with was a loud diamond effect. Perhaps a muted dark color on light blocks would be my selection next time. Good luck with your choice.
#237
Just weighing in on your question, I like he deep Rose in the largest floral strip, it would add warmth and set off the light blues, also would look good in a cobalt room.:-)
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blueheavenfla , 01-12-2011 07:13 AM
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You have a beige in the upper left corner of you photo and several others through the block. I would look for a beige fabric with a brown design...nothing too bold, perhaps some curliques and use that to frame each block. Browns and blues go together very well. Perhaps you could find a brown (to match the above suggested beige/brown combo) with a darker, closer to the cobalt of your walls in it to finish off the quilt. Something like a hand dyed type that goes from beige to brown to shades of blue. You can find it...just keep looking and don't (regardless of what colors you prefer to use) settle for something other than what you want. Just put the quilt away for a while and you WILL run into the perfect fabrics when you least expect it.
If you are considering what I suggested, color wise, may I also suggest that you do some fancy stitches on each block (not necessarily every strip) but use all of the colors of thread that are in the framing and finishing strips. It could make it very striking.
If you are considering what I suggested, color wise, may I also suggest that you do some fancy stitches on each block (not necessarily every strip) but use all of the colors of thread that are in the framing and finishing strips. It could make it very striking.
#239
DonnaFreak , 01-12-2011 07:26 AM
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I also like the darkest burgandy in the flowers like Mitches Mom suggested.
I agree Beth. I thought of burgandy as soon as I saw it myself. BTW.....I LOVE the pic of the quilt in your avatar! Do you have a bigger picture of it you could share with me? Do you have a pattern of it, or can you direct me where to find it? It's AWESOME! :c)Originally Posted by featherweight
I think it needs a pop color, maybe a little darker blue.I also like the darkest burgandy in the flowers like Mitches Mom suggested.
Donna
