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    Old 12-22-2010, 01:57 PM
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    In the Quilting magazines lately there are quilts with very little contrast, such as all pastel florals. Do you like them?
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    Old 12-22-2010, 02:01 PM
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    Some quilts seem more calming without contrast, I guess it is whatever look you are striving for :D:D:D
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    Old 12-22-2010, 02:06 PM
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    I prefer more contrast, most of the time.
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    Old 12-22-2010, 02:08 PM
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    no I prefer more contrast
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    Old 12-22-2010, 02:08 PM
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    I love contrast but sometimes I love the low contrast too. Very calming and relaxing.
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    Old 12-22-2010, 02:12 PM
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    I like contrast. When I look at a quilt I see dark v bright.
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    Old 12-22-2010, 02:23 PM
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    I agree!! To put all that work into a quilt and then not be able to see the pattern/design seems like such a waste...IMO!! I like sharp contrast in my quilts and things to ''pop'' when viewed but then, that is what makes the world go 'round!!

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    Old 12-22-2010, 02:25 PM
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    I like contrast as I think it makes the quilt more interesting. Only my opinion...
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    And I like the soft pastles.
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    Old 12-22-2010, 02:35 PM
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    I tend to like *some contrast* on the other hand a lot of the fabrics sold the last couple years I dont care for the fabric-colors or how they are combined at all... seems like are trying to push *fad* colors onto quilters then next year they will be *out of style* and sell us something else...
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