Colors for Dear Jane??
09-28-2009, 08:43 PM
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I've made several blocks in blues and tan muslin and some in browns/rusts with the same muslin.
If you scroll through bearisgray's PDA, you can see some of them.
I made the blue ones with just the blue and tan like most of the blocks in Jane's quilt, and the browns/rusts with the tan and sometimes another shade to show off the design better. I like the look of some of the three-fabric blocks a lot better.
I think tiny prints work better because the pieces are so small. If using a larger print, placement of the pieces really does matter.
If you scroll through bearisgray's PDA, you can see some of them.
I made the blue ones with just the blue and tan like most of the blocks in Jane's quilt, and the browns/rusts with the tan and sometimes another shade to show off the design better. I like the look of some of the three-fabric blocks a lot better.
I think tiny prints work better because the pieces are so small. If using a larger print, placement of the pieces really does matter.
09-28-2009, 08:51 PM
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Choc lady, you should consider joining in the cyber sew...perhaps only to do a few, you never know, you might get hooked!
I don't know if I want to be called a "Janiac" ...still up in the air on that one.
Also, just noticed that Brenda signed my book with my name and all! I ordered it from her website, so she personalized it. That was sweet, eh?
I don't know if I want to be called a "Janiac" ...still up in the air on that one.
Also, just noticed that Brenda signed my book with my name and all! I ordered it from her website, so she personalized it. That was sweet, eh?
09-28-2009, 09:17 PM
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You can also look through the (long) Dear Jane Christmas Swap thread to see some beautiful blocks in (mostly) greens, reds, yellows, and off-whites.
And there are a gazillion other sites here and on the internet for idea.
I think it's whatever colors appeal to you. I saw one at a quilt shop in the 1930's pastel prints. Quite a different look from the taupe/brown/tan exchange ones also displayed.
And there are a gazillion other sites here and on the internet for idea.
I think it's whatever colors appeal to you. I saw one at a quilt shop in the 1930's pastel prints. Quite a different look from the taupe/brown/tan exchange ones also displayed.
09-29-2009, 07:15 AM
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I found a website that requires you buy with min 15 yard orders, but it might be good for your background fabrics. I think we need something like 16 yards. I just ordered my background (although I already have 6 yards) but it was only $2.40 a yard, so I figured I would use it on other projects. It's a neutral, so not a big deal! I got an entire bolt, shipping included for $37! So, check it out if you are looking for a large quantity!
http://www.fabric4less.com/index.php?main_page
http://www.fabric4less.com/index.php?main_page
09-29-2009, 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by BlueChicken
Originally Posted by kluedesigns
then when school lets out and the kids are home for summer and vacations/etc we'll hit easy blocks again.
09-29-2009, 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Esqmommy
I found a website that requires you buy with min 15 yard orders, but it might be good for your background fabrics. I think we need something like 16 yards. I just ordered my background (although I already have 6 yards) but it was only $2.40 a yard, so I figured I would use it on other projects. It's a neutral, so not a big deal! I got an entire bolt, shipping included for $37! So, check it out if you are looking for a large quantity!
http://www.fabric4less.com/index.php?main_page
http://www.fabric4less.com/index.php?main_page
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