justflyingin

I have done some modern blackwork purchased from emblibrary.com They are fantastic designs and look like this:

My question is this: would wonky blocks look 'unmodern' or not classy enough for this embroidery? I've been thinking about laying it out on black fabric, only putting one pink block in --(embroidered in pink) instead of black for a touch of fun.

Or does that send out mixed messages--like wearing a suit coat with jeans---

Here are some pics:
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I was thinking about a setting like this:

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The pink represents an embroidered block using pink instead of the black or nonwonky like this picture shows:
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Another of my other blocks:
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Opinions. I really wanted to use black as the background for drama. I thought throwing in a pink or turquoise block would add excitement and wonky would look 'non stiff' and orderly to add to the modern feel.

So, please give me some feedback. I'm open to your opinions.

scaroca

I vote wonky. I love it

Tam...Moo

I love your blocks....I have ever seen any like hem. I am not a modern maker but to me it looks more modem with straight lines and the pink added for a surprise ...I even think you could add two color blocks to give it that non traditional touch. Please post your final project,...would love to see it.

ube quilting

I like both the wonky and touch of pink. Very much like the zen- blocks.
peace

tessagin

I love a suit coat/tuxedo with jeans. Went to a wedding in the country like that. Groom wore tuxedo coat with tails and the groomsmen wore short tuxedo coat all with black denim jeans. Anxious to see your finished project. Photos please!

quilts4charity

Wonky with the pink.......

justflyingin

Interesting that you should say this...I already have two made up (I've not added the black border yet)...

Like this:
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and

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justflyingin

I know people do it all the time, but it still sends a mixed message to me-what is it? dressy or casual? Dressy, but not too dressy?

QuiltnNan

wonky is good. but, if it were mine and using the pink, i'd use a little more pink. one pink block looks out of place IMHO

Charming

Personally for that look of embroidery designs (which are beautiful BTW) I like straight blocks.