Colors in a Quilt, What colors you like and dislike and Why?
02-12-2010, 08:33 PM
#72
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Hi Everyone,
I'm new to the quiltingboard and I'm fairly new to quilting, but I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE fabric! I spent close to a thousand dollars on fabric alone in 2009 and it looks so beautiful stacked in my sewing room! I can only imagine how the quilts in my head will look once I get the courage to cut my beautiful fabrics.
I'm attracted immediately to blues and yellows when I am in the fabric store. Just bought a "bali pop" of 2 1/2 inch strips called "green tea" and I can't wait to turn them into something beautiful. I love batiks and small floral prints. I don't have any browns or beiges in my current fabric supply, but there's always 2010 to add those colors to my stash! LOL!
I LOVE this quilting board and I have enjoyed reading posts for the past few weeks and learning from all of you!
Lisa in California
I'm new to the quiltingboard and I'm fairly new to quilting, but I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE fabric! I spent close to a thousand dollars on fabric alone in 2009 and it looks so beautiful stacked in my sewing room! I can only imagine how the quilts in my head will look once I get the courage to cut my beautiful fabrics.
I'm attracted immediately to blues and yellows when I am in the fabric store. Just bought a "bali pop" of 2 1/2 inch strips called "green tea" and I can't wait to turn them into something beautiful. I love batiks and small floral prints. I don't have any browns or beiges in my current fabric supply, but there's always 2010 to add those colors to my stash! LOL!
I LOVE this quilting board and I have enjoyed reading posts for the past few weeks and learning from all of you!
Lisa in California
02-13-2010, 05:39 AM
#74
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Mountains of Virginia
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I love blue, purple, red, teal, bright colors. Orange is not normally on my radar however I did buy some. If anyone is familiar with Laurel Burch's mythical horses fabric line, it has wonderful colors in it. I made a quilt for my new grandson, then another for his "big boy" bed. I have never been a fan for pastel colors for baby quilts, it seems boring.
02-13-2010, 04:23 PM
#76
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Location: Northern Illinois
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Originally Posted by mtnmama
I love blue, purple, red, teal, bright colors. Orange is not normally on my radar however I did buy some. If anyone is familiar with Laurel Burch's mythical horses fabric line, it has wonderful colors in it. I made a quilt for my new grandson, then another for his "big boy" bed. I have never been a fan for pastel colors for baby quilts, it seems boring.
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02-13-2010, 11:40 PM
#78
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I use almost all colors. My personal favorite combos are teal and chocolate brown, and black and white with a bit of yellow or red. I don't care for orange except for fall leaves. I had orange in my house when it was popular years ago, and I guess I am burned out now. I also am not fond of solids and try to use fabric that reads as a solid.
02-16-2010, 05:03 AM
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Originally Posted by varacefan
I like earth tones - blues, greens, browns, some oranges - with smaller prints. My daughters like brighter colors and larger prints so we have a little bit of everything here!
02-19-2010, 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by lacikat
Originally Posted by varacefan
I like earth tones - blues, greens, browns, some oranges - with smaller prints. My daughters like brighter colors and larger prints so we have a little bit of everything here!
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