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It took me about 30 seconds to join in with Leanne's Mod Pop QAL. I have never joined in a QAL before, mostly because they came at the wrong time for me personally. There are several I regret missing. This, however, I could not let pass.
You see, I want to make a quilt as a Christmas gift for a very special fella. I have been struggling with the idea of a man-quilt, as I am sure you all have at some point. That was until I saw this:
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| Shamelessly stolen from Leanne of She Can Quilt |
This week's homework was to choose our fabrics. I've pulled a few that might work. Try to imagine the white in Leanne's quilt replaced with a Kona Ash in combination with this:
I took out the lighter colored fabrics at the top of the pile as they hurt my eyes when the sun came in the window. Maybe, being in Ireland, I am just not that used to the sun. Possibly. Anyway, here we are without the lighter fabrics:
I like that. Now what about just blues and purples? Now we are getting somewhere I think.
What do you guys think? Is there enough variety here? I tend to go for medium and darks leaving out the lights. But then, there will also be Kona Ash to brighten it up. Any hints are welcome!
17 comments:
Hi Cindy, that quilt is absolutely gorgeous. I too agree that it does suit a man! you know what I mean, it is hard trying to find a suitable man+quilt equation. I actually prefer the second to last pick, but hey what do I know. The bottom one is lovely too. :) x
I think I'd put a small amount of the green back. But it's your quilt!
It's a great design, isn't it? I've been watching its progress from quilt, to testing, to publication with a great deal of interest but am not ready to sew curves yet!
I tend to agree with the others- I think a little sparkle of green (or hot pink?) would be how I would approach it! Although pink is not going to do it for a male! Good luck with your final decision!
I prefer the second selection.
I like the middle selection. I like those deep greeny colours in with the purples and blues. They give a bit of extra interest.
I have to agree... Put the green back and I am thinking the ash might be a bit too light for the background. I of course I am struggling just a touch with mine. I am posting later today.
Gorgeous picks my dear, but honestly, put the greens back in! They look perfect.
I can't wait which bundle you will use. I love the pattern. It looks amazing but I am to scared of curves!
I think I would go with your first pick! I love those fresh greens you have in there. Whichever you go with wil look stunning.
You know that you can start with that beautiful last stack and add a bit later if it seems that you need something more. I think that this is going to be a wonderful quilt.
I liked the first pick the best....the greens add a bit of sparkle...like the bubbles in champaign!
It is going to be a beautiful quilt.
I'd go for the top half of the first pile, sorry ;)
Option #3 looks great to me! Isn't it handy having a fabric shop you can choose from :oD
Some great fabric choices there! I like the slightly darker shades without the green looks good. Not sure on those exact shades, maybe some darker greens would work better? =D
I quite liked the pile with the bright greens in it. Or maybe fuchsia pink ... but then not for a man, I suppose. Crumbs, wasn't I helpful? Not! :oD
I really like it with some green in there too!
I think I prefer it without the darker greens but I like Leanne's suggestion of using the final selection and then adding more if you need to!
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