Need opinions on fabric choices
09-04-2011, 06:33 PM
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Fascinating! My grandson would LOVE pillowcases made with 3D fabrics!!! Where did you find the fabric; name of pattern etc. And, where can you find cheap 3D glasses??? This is definitely a WOW in my book!!!
09-04-2011, 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by wyosue
There is actually Hot Pink in the a couple of the butterflies. I did have a green with the yellow but there is so much green it just washed out. Also, tried all the lighter blues and it just looked like it did not belong. I just don't know what else to try. Maybe if I could find something for the band and use the yellow as the trim. These samples are going to be small travel pillowcases.
09-04-2011, 07:40 PM
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Your pillow cases are lovely and I wish I had 3-D glasses to see the fish in 3-D. I see what you mean about the pillow case with the pink/peach trim. I think I's use a corresponding shade of blue or the green trim you used on the last pillow case. :D
09-04-2011, 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by wyosue
This fabric is called Coming At You in 3-D by Hoffman. I have been making pillowcases for my Grandchildren using my pattern since 2007 and thought I have done pretty good choosing the coordinating fabrics. I have orders for pillowcases from ladies in town but one of the ladies does not want bright fabrics to go with the butterflies--well the butterfly fabric is bright. I made one using a yellow with white dots but I am not sure about the pink/peach small trim. Please let me know what you think. Anyway, I am posting photos--hope they come through.
I forgot to tell you that when you look through 3-D glasses the images pop right off the fabric--Really cool.
Okay, what about the green with yellow trim. I just laid it the green on top--not sewn yet.
I forgot to tell you that when you look through 3-D glasses the images pop right off the fabric--Really cool.
Okay, what about the green with yellow trim. I just laid it the green on top--not sewn yet.
For the butterflies I much prefer the pink with the blue trim over the light colors. Your fabric has several bright choices and in spite of the lady saying she didn't want brights, they are the most logical choices. Maybe try the blues and greens instead.
The lighter colors almost look like the color choices were just "make do" rather than chosen for the butterflies.
09-05-2011, 03:24 AM
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Hey wyosue
My fav is definitely the last one with the green, but with a bit darker inner border to give it a bit of a lift. I am making pillow cases myself, would like to see what you decide to go with to get some ideas for what looks best with what. GOOD LUCK They are all beautiful.
My fav is definitely the last one with the green, but with a bit darker inner border to give it a bit of a lift. I am making pillow cases myself, would like to see what you decide to go with to get some ideas for what looks best with what. GOOD LUCK They are all beautiful.
09-05-2011, 05:35 AM
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Okay--hopefully this will be the last one. I think this is what some of you were talking about. Now on to pirate ships and maps in another post. Thank you again to everyone--you have been wonderful.
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