Need some advice from you lovely folk out there.....I've cut all my squares out for my quilt apart from the solid colour that will make up for around 100-120 squares on my quilt, so it will be quite a dominant colour between all the patterned squares
I'm now having a major turnaround in my thought process and have decided that the soft turquoise main colour may look a little bit clinical....it does seem to have a look of hospital uniform now that I've stared at it for over a week.
I've tried using the unbleached calico backing to see what that would look like as a plain square, and then decided to try again using no plain fillers.
Confusion now reigns supreme.....I think if I go with no plain colour fillers and all pattern I still need a few simpler more muted patterns.
I'm open to any suggestions.....being a Libran does come with its problems of indecisiveness!!
Tell me what you think and whilst you're at it have a look at this quilt here .....Exactly the same pattern as the one I'm using and they also decided to go with no filler squares....just 100% pattern....and don't you just love the bright orange binding.
Vick x
Also a Libran but I love the bottom photo it looks great - agree with the turquoise I don't think that is the right colour nor the orange/apricot. Other option would be a darker filler colour possibly a mid blue...my 2cents worth x
ReplyDeleteYeah I'm edging towards the bottom photo as well Linda....I've got a few extra patterns coming to go in with the patterns I already have as well...and it will be folded at the end of the bed, so I tend to think all pattern will probably be better. Thanks for the input, Vic x
DeleteNo filler squares will be gorgeous. Sometimes simple is more beautiful.
ReplyDeleteIt seems to be the most popular choice Cassandra. thanks for your input, Vic x
DeleteMorning Vicki, I think the bottom option is the way to go.
ReplyDeleteHowever, whichever colour way you decide on, keep in mind that when all the squares are joined & then when the machine quilting is applied, even simple fabrics are given a lift. The quilt takes on a whole new dimension throughout the entire process. Which is why it is so much fun.
Thanks Margaret, Yes I can't wait to sew it all, then wash and tumble dry to give it the scrumtious loved and well worn quilted look about it. Vic x
DeleteLOVE the last combination!
ReplyDeleteI do to Branka....Sold!! Vic x
DeleteDefinitely the bottom one Vicki, it just seems more cohesive.
ReplyDeleteLoving the contrast of that sample quilt.
Xx
Snap! Thanks Tammi.
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