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02-27-2011, 06:08 PM

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butterflywing

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I think I would swap the red small print with the one to its right with blue, red, and pink larger flowers. I think it would give you a transition from warm on the right to cool on the left since it contains both warm and cool colors. I like all the fabrics! :-D :-D

Okay--let me try that...be right back.

i think the top one of these now. and i think you need that scale change.

02-27-2011, 06:11 PM

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lfw045

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Love the colors and prints but I must say I would lose that red print. It just doesn't play nice with the other prints in my eyes.

02-27-2011, 06:11 PM

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DONE! This is THE ONE! No more changes. :thumbup:
Thanks for all your ideas and for keeping me company through the start of this project!!

oh, i just saw the final decision. that's really good. now take two aspirin and call us in the morning.

02-27-2011, 06:15 PM

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cmagee84

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I have never done a bargello...on my "to do" list. however, I heard someone say that they make a black and white photo copy of a piece of each print and lay them out. This helps them to see the gray scale and can place things better. Good luck. Looking forward to seeing the final project.

02-27-2011, 06:17 PM

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Blue Bell

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YOU ALWAYS FIND THE MOST LOVELY FABRICS FOR YOUR QUILTS.

02-27-2011, 06:43 PM

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jitkaau

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Don't take the red one out - in Bargello you need to have some zingers and strong contrasts. It is in Colour Wash that they need to blend more.
A few darker fabrics will add definition to your design.

02-27-2011, 07:07 PM

#77

wesing

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Karla -

I missed all the selection, but I like the final group; can't wait to see your progress on this quilt.

I wondered while looking at your collection what they would look like in a blooming 9-patch. Have you ever done one? We have it on "the list" but I don't know when we'll ever get to it. If you ever do one I'd love to see it also.

Enjoy!

Darren