Color wheel
#4
I have one that I got as a gift years ago but I have only used it a couple of times. It can be helpful but I never seem to have it with me when I go to buy fabric, it came with those red/green lenses that are supposed to help you see whether a fabric is light, medium or dark.
#7
Junior Member
Join Date: May 2021
Posts: 123
I could never figure out how to use one. I pretty much thought that if I used one, most of my quilts would end up being the same color schemes, because this color goes with that color that goes with that color. --- see, I really don't know how to use one!
#9
Super Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: British Columbia
Posts: 2,362
I do have one that I use occasionally. Something related that I use probably more often is a set of transparent rulers, one green and one red that I use to look through for shading and hues.
Now that you've asked this question and made me think about it, I think I need to use my colour wheel more regularly!
Now that you've asked this question and made me think about it, I think I need to use my colour wheel more regularly!
#10
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 819
I just put colors together until they feel right. It's almost like they click together. It can take a while, but once it works, it's magic.
I think a color wheel would over-analyze things and take the artistry out of it.
Looking at Kaffe Fassett's quilts has really broadened the way I see color, too.
hugs,
charlotte
I think a color wheel would over-analyze things and take the artistry out of it.
Looking at Kaffe Fassett's quilts has really broadened the way I see color, too.
hugs,
charlotte