Don't Sweat the Coordination of Fabrics

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06-11-2011, 05:18 AM

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Tink's Mom

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Thank you, Holice...very well said.
The scrappy 4"squares quilts that I have sent may not be the prettiest quilts that are received...but they will be used. Quilts don't have to be perfect to be loved...

06-11-2011, 01:45 PM

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nycquilter

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I once read something that I've tried to remember and use since. We should add 10% of an ugly fabric to our quilts. Typically, they work beautifully. besides, what is one person's "ugly" may be someone else's "fabulous"

06-11-2011, 01:47 PM

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dixiebelle162002

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Great advice!

06-11-2011, 02:31 PM

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peaceandjoy

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I agree! Some of my friends want to make quilts but are afraid to do it without a kit because they "can't" figure out the fabric choices.

06-11-2011, 02:57 PM

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amma

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I like to just sort into lights, mediums and darks and then go to town :D In scrappys it is the contrast IMHO that makes the quilt, not the individual fabrics :D:D:D