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    Old 01-04-2011, 05:17 PM
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    I just don't seem to be able to put colors together:( I can pick a print, match solids to it and then can't decide what pattern to use. Am I destined to be a copycat? How do you guys do it?
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    Old 01-04-2011, 05:40 PM
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    I have the quilt wizard program it was about $30.00 it is a basic of the fancy ones out now and it is a good way to try different colors and combination's before sewing. Tells you the size to cut yardage to purchase and everything.
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    Old 01-04-2011, 05:42 PM
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    I'm not great at it either. As a quilter, you will find things you are really good at and the things you aren't so good at. For the things that just aren't "you", have friends help you. I have friends help me put colors together all the time. All quilters like to help other quilters.

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    Old 01-04-2011, 05:48 PM
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    Originally Posted by CutNup
    I just don't seem to be able to put colors together:( I can pick a print, match solids to it and then can't decide what pattern to use. Am I destined to be a copycat? How do you guys do it?
    I have a problem with colors too. How I make it work is to pick out a focus fabric I really like and then pull colors and prints from that. I was surprised to find out many other quilters in my quilting group do the same.
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    Old 01-04-2011, 06:00 PM
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    I have a problem when I go outside my "comfort zone." I've been known to buy enough fabric for three quilts trying to get it right.
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    Old 01-04-2011, 06:01 PM
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    You are not alone :D :D There are many of us!!!
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    Old 01-04-2011, 06:03 PM
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    Most LQS are helpful with putting colors,patterns together for you.Just ask. pab
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    Old 01-04-2011, 06:11 PM
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    i am not good with colour--lucky hubby is---but i have made an effort to learn about the colour wheel --library+internet--lots of info out there still not confident but i am begining to understand some of the rules!![so i can break them!!!]
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    Old 01-04-2011, 06:38 PM
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    what is wrong with being a copy cat
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    Old 01-04-2011, 06:40 PM
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    My family says my quilts all look the same and I know it is because I tend to like the earth tone colors. I like primitive country and that's what I make.
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