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05-23-2011, 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by canuckninepatch
This is the first square I've done with my featherweight. It's a paperpieced square, and I'm using florals from my stash. It's just a sample, so would appreciate helpful criticism. I'm wondering if it's too busy, and also if some of the florals are too large. What about the colours together? Any input would be helpful. I was thinking of making a 4 block by 4 block baby girl quilt. Thanks!
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It's lovely and would make for a nice baby quilt.
The only change I would make would be not to have those two dark ones side by side, or perhaps even eliminate them. Yes, perhaps more contrast as others have pointed out would be better, as they and similar fabrics could create. Though perhaps you like the subtlety that less contrast gives? I think this could work out quite lovely!
A note to all ... sometimes we have to remember that traditional fabric placements is not necessarily the way to go. Especially if one likes it.
05-23-2011, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by QuiltE
Originally Posted by canuckninepatch
This is the first square I've done with my featherweight. It's a paperpieced square, and I'm using florals from my stash. It's just a sample, so would appreciate helpful criticism. I'm wondering if it's too busy, and also if some of the florals are too large. What about the colours together? Any input would be helpful. I was thinking of making a 4 block by 4 block baby girl quilt. Thanks!
waves to Canuck 9P!!! (from another Canuck!)
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It's lovely and would make for a nice baby quilt.
The only change I would make would be not to have those two dark ones side by side, or perhaps even eliminate them. Yes, perhaps more contrast as others have pointed out would be better, as they and similar fabrics could create. Though perhaps you like the subtlety that less contrast gives? I think this could work out quite lovely!
A note to all ... sometimes we have to remember that traditional fabric placements is not necessarily the way to go. Especially if one likes it.
05-23-2011, 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by quiltmouse
You've done a lovely job! & I like all the fabrics.
The busyness is okay, but you need more contrast. See how the darker blue & pink stand out? you need two like that opposite each other & it will be fine.
The busyness is okay, but you need more contrast. See how the darker blue & pink stand out? you need two like that opposite each other & it will be fine.
05-23-2011, 01:54 PM
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The fabrics are definitely taking away from the pattern. You need to use fabrics next to each other that are different values. The florals are pretty but perhaps put a solid or blender type pastel in every other position. The small flower pattern on light background, next to small flower pattern on light background just doesn't work in any quilting pattern. Make sense?
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