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    Old 05-30-2011, 02:35 PM
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    Oh, I don't know what to do and I thought - oh my quilting friends can help me out. This is a Fassett inspired quilt. I've got most of the pieces laid out as suggested by his example but it's not speaking to me. Any ideas?
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    Old 05-30-2011, 02:45 PM
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    Are they all rectangles? Not stitched together? If they are seperate what about lights to mediums to darks........like dawn in the AM? calla
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    Old 05-30-2011, 02:57 PM
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    See the "pinwheel" type pattern in the light tan? That's how they're supposed to be arranged and then of course, I can do anything I want with the colors. I'll see if I have enough to do a light to dark thing - that's a good idea.
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    Old 05-30-2011, 03:05 PM
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    The Pattern 'works' but you need more contrast. I assuming that your fabric is batik. The beige w/blue right next to blue w/beige - the 'pinwheel' doesn't pop! May I suggest that you take a picture then view it in black and white or take the picture in black and white. THEN you will see the contrast and no contrast. Good luck
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    hope you don't mind - did some playing

    I played with computer and switched it to B&W
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    The black and white answers a lot doesn't it. Using this as a guide you could work the colors darkest to lightest, maybe diagonally. I think it would make a big difference.
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    Old 05-30-2011, 03:20 PM
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    Originally Posted by grammy Dwynn
    hope you don't mind - did some playing
    Oh cool! Thank you so much
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    Old 05-30-2011, 03:22 PM
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    That black and white trick is really wonderful. I hope it helped you. I just love the people on this board, they are so knowledgeable.
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    Old 05-30-2011, 03:41 PM
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    I know! Isn't it great?! This little quilt is a challenge cuz it's not supposed to be matchy-matchy. Love working with colors
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    Originally Posted by grammy Dwynn
    hope you don't mind - did some playing
    Cool!
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