tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post5362149504591096811..comments2024-03-28T16:38:52.867-05:00Comments on Exuberant Color : Some tests for alternating blocks......Exuberantcolor/Wanda S Hansonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00064308660138307797noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post-13423820059081149832011-03-30T08:40:38.248-05:002011-03-30T08:40:38.248-05:00This is reminding me of my quilt that I am working...This is reminding me of my quilt that I am working on right now. I tried several black and white blocks before settling on something more muted to flatter the blocks. I would have to pick the spirals if I had to choose.Needled Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07749314475716010490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post-10861963771350769442011-03-30T04:10:19.363-05:002011-03-30T04:10:19.363-05:00Black and white is a good choice to light up these...Black and white is a good choice to light up these vibrant blocks; the darkest two look a good tonal contrast to me, but like other commentators, I hate the crawly things! The zebras are good if you like the print, my preferance is for more abstract fabrics, so that people focus on the patchwork!!CharlottePhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16693808113369554138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post-74188331940691984762011-03-30T02:10:02.979-05:002011-03-30T02:10:02.979-05:00Wow, I'm surprised that so many people don'...Wow, I'm surprised that so many people don't like the black & white! Personally, I LOVE the swirls! I think the fabric is dark/light enough for good contrast and I love the contrast of the swirly with the triangles in the pieced blocks. Just my humble opinion. . .Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07498453213057487052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post-76990274196836689742011-03-29T23:15:01.846-05:002011-03-29T23:15:01.846-05:00HOw about a gray, navy or dark gold? The B &...HOw about a gray, navy or dark gold? The B & W just doesn't work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post-20486223812457153722011-03-29T21:41:38.651-05:002011-03-29T21:41:38.651-05:00I love the swirly patterned one. That's a goo...I love the swirly patterned one. That's a good contrast with the angularity of the blocks. And the black and white vs. the color blocks is a very good contrast.pcflamingohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03206688121231793996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post-76500531920635583502011-03-29T21:09:04.991-05:002011-03-29T21:09:04.991-05:00The swirls, if any. How about a gray fabric with ...The swirls, if any. How about a gray fabric with a relatively low-contrast print -- the neutral will bring out the colors without making the quilt brown -- maybe with a print that has softer edges in its motif to contrast the sharp edges between the triangles and backgrounds of the main blocks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post-62393746349321613462011-03-29T21:05:12.922-05:002011-03-29T21:05:12.922-05:00If these are the only options, then definitely the...If these are the only options, then definitely the spirals. <br /><br />What if you made the large squares into half square triangles with two contrasting colors? (click on my name to see a quick and sloppy drawing) You could then rotate those blocks different directions to create larger versions of the blocks you already have or just leave them all the same direction. But then you're back to "which colors" again. But isn't it fun??? :)Janice Holtonhttp://www.passionforperfume.com/graphics/Janice/just%20a%20thought.jpgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post-18904083882901623122011-03-29T20:01:06.974-05:002011-03-29T20:01:06.974-05:00I like the spirals best, but count me amongst the ...I like the spirals best, but count me amongst the folks who want you to try again with different fabric.christihttp://christijowinter933@yahoo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post-55521526932113514642011-03-29T19:50:19.098-05:002011-03-29T19:50:19.098-05:00Hi Wanda,
I know you probably have other ideas in ...Hi Wanda,<br />I know you probably have other ideas in mind besides what you've shown.<br /><br />If I had to choose just from what you showed, I vote for the swirls, too. But they're not quite right either.<br /><br />Do you have a charcoal grey marble batik? Or even a medium grey marble? I'm not one to go for grey normally, but have seen where grey can set off the glowy batiks beautifully.<br />Vicky FVicky Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580450164312941983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post-11968379096836744062011-03-29T19:28:07.582-05:002011-03-29T19:28:07.582-05:00I vote for the spirals/swirls. As soon as I saw th...I vote for the spirals/swirls. As soon as I saw that layout I liked it.Gene Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15731141629634998152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post-51462701976701316552011-03-29T18:53:59.648-05:002011-03-29T18:53:59.648-05:00I like the swirls. The quilt definitely takes on ...I like the swirls. The quilt definitely takes on a contempary look by using the black and white. I definitely like the unexpected out of the norm approach. I believe that the swirls black and white bring out the colors in the squares. If a white or solid was used it would be more common and I would think a little boring. But I have always like the unusual and the unexpected. Thanks for sharing.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03369628004197892967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post-28395157618385963952011-03-29T18:52:30.104-05:002011-03-29T18:52:30.104-05:00I really like the spirals. Somehow it is pleasing ...I really like the spirals. Somehow it is pleasing and soothing to my eye. And it highlights the patch blocks.<br /><br />SusanSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04267417064952501765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post-9982690223036895982011-03-29T18:13:51.315-05:002011-03-29T18:13:51.315-05:00Because your blocks are so vibrant, what about a s...Because your blocks are so vibrant, what about a solid such as black or chocolate to make them pop? Kind of how colour photos pop on black pages in a scrapbook.<br /><br />Beautiful blocks by the way!Terri in BChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11362926850196381066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post-73476940185687852272011-03-29T18:04:39.205-05:002011-03-29T18:04:39.205-05:00I don't really care for any of them but if I h...I don't really care for any of them but if I had to choose, the swirls would be it. Since you have a lot of colors in your blocks, why not a lot of different solids alternating and really mix up the colors? Just a suggestion.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03823571749270289268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post-61429338351674531382011-03-29T17:58:28.439-05:002011-03-29T17:58:28.439-05:00The black batiks are very striking. However, they...The black batiks are very striking. However, they rather steal the spotlight from your oh-so-beautiful blocks. Maybe something with a little less personality?Elaine/Muddling Throughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07542943000832182111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post-33321139091192198462011-03-29T17:52:15.843-05:002011-03-29T17:52:15.843-05:00I feel the black and white doesn't work becaus...I feel the black and white doesn't work because they are too balanced in contrast. (This is one of Fredy Moran's lessons on using B&W).If you want B&W you need something without a definite pattern and a greater percentage of one color. These totally detract from the batik patterns next to the printed block. A more solid block will allow the pieced blocks to shine. Two colors that could work that can be used as neutrals would be red or lime. What a great visual this has been.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post-30957773033107362042011-03-29T16:24:02.883-05:002011-03-29T16:24:02.883-05:00Gorgeous blocks! How about a bright color in a pl...Gorgeous blocks! How about a bright color in a plain or variegated batik?Kim D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03305897149406985084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post-69521838333556626962011-03-29T16:09:51.040-05:002011-03-29T16:09:51.040-05:00I agree, I don't care for the black and white ...I agree, I don't care for the black and white blocks either. How about a crisp white?Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578327597642131518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post-33660197789543958612011-03-29T16:08:38.657-05:002011-03-29T16:08:38.657-05:00I like the second option the best. It's got m...I like the second option the best. It's got movement, but doesn't overpower or blend into the pieced blocks. Can't wait to see what direction you decided to take this!Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15685176674707591308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post-23721082924239214452011-03-29T14:53:00.652-05:002011-03-29T14:53:00.652-05:00The figurative prints definitely detract and distr...The figurative prints definitely detract and distract from the patchwork blocks. The leaves almost work but are too light overall. Of all of them, the spirals is the least distracting. I don't know whether a fine stripe or check would work better in the black and white. Or maybe something else altogether!Sue Krekorianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18076417498229441909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post-45592771638813437662011-03-29T14:42:05.626-05:002011-03-29T14:42:05.626-05:00I like the swirls! The other ones have too distinc...I like the swirls! The other ones have too distinct of a pattern that draws the eye away from the triangled blocks. The swirls give a nice opposition to the angles while backing off to make the blocks stand out!Julie Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05734492783117182541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post-58527973693471265372011-03-29T13:54:17.907-05:002011-03-29T13:54:17.907-05:00The spirals jumped out at me with a resounding YES...The spirals jumped out at me with a resounding YES followed closely by the last one.Paula, the quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17662592713610165406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post-58048679525819204902011-03-29T13:53:54.676-05:002011-03-29T13:53:54.676-05:00Like some of the others none of those speak to me....Like some of the others none of those speak to me. I like the second one, the swirls the best but none of them is really special.Twisted Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08711708486487502455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post-51220668879804885132011-03-29T13:29:24.347-05:002011-03-29T13:29:24.347-05:00Wanda - I like the black spirals the best - but I ...Wanda - I like the black spirals the best - but I have to agree that I think you should keep looking. None of these say 'Wanda' on them.<br /><br />Hugs - MarieMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074073620516681981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post-4580060493905220762011-03-29T13:12:00.448-05:002011-03-29T13:12:00.448-05:00I hate to be negative Wanda. I really don't c...I hate to be negative Wanda. I really don't care for that color scheme. The only of the black I like are the swirls but yet I'm not sure I like it with your batiks.<br />Hope you can find the look you are looking for.<br />Karen<br />http://karensquilting.com/blog/Karen - Quilts...etc.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07293429657903986492noreply@blogger.com