Originally Posted by Barb in Louisiana

The way I figure out what fabric to use is to lay the fabrics together and back off about 6 to 10 feet. Sometimes what looks good up close, looks really bad when you back off. Since this is for a baby, I would look for a light print that has either of the colors or both in it. A white with a swirly teal or pink would probably look good. If you have access to a Joan's or Hancock fabrics, take one each of the blocks in and test them with different looks. For a baby, you might want something light, even a white tonal, then surround it with a piano key border with a lot of colors in it or just alternating the colors that are in the blocks. You've got such a good start, that there is so much you can do with it.

Edited to add: Since you are going to applique the blocks down, why not think about adding some little ribbon loops and some other interesting, tactile things for the baby to play with? I can't wait to see what you come up with.

Originally Posted by Barb in Louisiana

The picture is dark. I am going to sound like "Negative Nellie", but I don't see enough contrast in the background fabrics. Of the two, the lighter is definitely better, but not a personal choice I would make. Your piecing is so pretty and unique that I would really think about a contrasting background to allow the 3D blocks to show up better.

Originally Posted by susanwilley

Hi quilting family! I need help deciding which back ground to use for a baby quilt I'm working on. The colors are pinks and teals. The two back ground colors are a solid pink and the the other is a darker pink with little white swirls going through it. You might not be able to see them in the pics. I put the tumbling blocks on both the fabrics, and I hope you will be able to see enough to help me decide which back ground will look better.

Originally Posted by susanwilley

Thanks so much for the input Tartan and Barb!! Not a "Negative Nellie" at all Barb! Can you suggest a contrasting color? I have never been very good at matching of colors. That is my big downfall with quilting.

Tartan, I was leaning toward the lighter color myself!

Thanks so much for the suggestions!

Originally Posted by wildyard

One good way to find a good color to use for contrast in a background is to pull up a color wheel, then find the colors you are using, in this case the teal and pink, then find the color on the wheel that is midway between your two colors. On my color wheel, it comes up to be a golden yellow color.
You can't go wrong using your color wheel, especially if you are like me and not fond of using white much in a quilt. I do use it some, but I just seem to shy away from it in general.