tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post1150312837845594913..comments2024-03-29T09:50:24.317-05:00Comments on Exuberant Color : 3 more auditioned......Exuberantcolor/Wanda S Hansonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00064308660138307797noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post-19682577634465959972011-07-03T15:38:38.053-05:002011-07-03T15:38:38.053-05:00Out of all the examples you have shown I like the ...Out of all the examples you have shown I like the brown with the flowers the best. It will be interesting to see what you choose.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post-8028261992263045502011-07-02T17:44:31.471-05:002011-07-02T17:44:31.471-05:00I can tell you my preference is for the brown flor...I can tell you my preference is for the brown floral print, but explaining why is another matter. I think it blends, or pulls together, the colorful blocks and sashing. The lighter beige fabric accentuates the sashing, and while it indeed creates the illusion of a floating grid, that's not the look I'd be going for. If you were making this quilt for me, Wanda, I'd prefer the integrated look. Besides, I'm nuts for that brown floral print! But if you are keeping this quilt, you should be true to yourself.Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09035433796631359696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post-61418219894147740602011-07-02T16:06:54.348-05:002011-07-02T16:06:54.348-05:00The top circles on beige but more gold looks even ...The top circles on beige but more gold looks even better than the paler one I liked yesterday. The squares blend well with the sashing and don't compete with your lovely blocks. Lighter feeling altogether than Kaffe's...I prefer it!CharlottePhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16693808113369554138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post-70940621264638615502011-07-02T15:05:37.913-05:002011-07-02T15:05:37.913-05:00The quilt has a lot of light colored fabrics in th...The quilt has a lot of light colored fabrics in the shashing. To me the light colored corner squares do not create enough contrast to give the eyes a place to "rest". I hope you understand my meaning. For that reason I like the brown fabric with the flowers best. I am familar with this fabric and the flowers on it brighten the overall tone so it does not appear to dark.Troynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post-38763000299896212242011-07-02T14:42:26.568-05:002011-07-02T14:42:26.568-05:00I really like the green as well. It adds dimension...I really like the green as well. It adds dimension and really shows those wonderful blocks of yours off. It also has a grounding and calming effect, which makes the quilt not so busy. And this is coming from someone who enjoys busy quilts. Balance.Quiltedtimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03210015070612659978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post-1279048817988683132011-07-02T13:44:07.091-05:002011-07-02T13:44:07.091-05:00Of the three today, I like the first one the best ...Of the three today, I like the first one the best as it adds some playfullness when viewed with the sashings, though I still like the green dots from yesterday too. I do like my green. :)Jean https://www.blogger.com/profile/02953574832610193585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post-45613468114636304472011-07-02T11:11:32.327-05:002011-07-02T11:11:32.327-05:00One more opinion.....I like the lighter beige with...One more opinion.....I like the lighter beige with the lavender and etc. The lighter background in the cornerstone blends with the sashing. You are right about blending needing the busier print. Bottom line.....pick the one you like the best.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14418828972427644899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post-35763493907272151642011-07-02T10:07:03.588-05:002011-07-02T10:07:03.588-05:00I really like the brown print.I really like the brown print.Charhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12712944961899873052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post-21399835345018531342011-07-02T09:48:04.837-05:002011-07-02T09:48:04.837-05:00Knowing your desires, to me the pink one stands ou...Knowing your desires, to me the pink one stands out too much. I think either of the top ones could work, just a slightly different feel, without either popping.Cheryl Arkisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13552721454371060936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post-89022499331266147252011-07-02T09:38:01.608-05:002011-07-02T09:38:01.608-05:00I like the first new one with the circles on beige...I like the first new one with the circles on beige. I thought most of your picks looked good.Wig.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post-63215932691433564542011-07-02T09:26:03.837-05:002011-07-02T09:26:03.837-05:00You'll have a fabulous second quilt with all o...You'll have a fabulous second quilt with all of those auditioned squares!!! I like the darker toned brown with flowers. It looks so rich.Needled Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07749314475716010490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post-1892402833066227182011-07-02T08:05:01.339-05:002011-07-02T08:05:01.339-05:00If YOU want the squares integrated, the bottom red...If YOU want the squares integrated, the bottom red does it best. However, I really, really like the dark ones of yesterday they fall back, making the quilt look dimensional.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12449351458689631173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post-16689796145987502252011-07-02T07:58:12.010-05:002011-07-02T07:58:12.010-05:00I can see what you mean by the squares being integ...I can see what you mean by the squares being integrated into the design. I would never think to go through all that! I like the first sample at the top. I think the color is integrated and it really brightens the look of the quilt.HollyMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18161858859864895000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post-12546802532488794712011-07-02T06:36:07.116-05:002011-07-02T06:36:07.116-05:00First off, your quilt is more colorful than the bo...First off, your quilt is more colorful than the book...yes, exuberant! (Had to say that!) I think the two fabrics in the first photo are good if you don't want them to 'pop' out. I really like the pink/red fabric in the second photo. Thanks for taking us on this quilt making process with you, Wanda! This quilt is lovely.Linda at Roscoe's Mahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08018338526858461422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post-84763122343209109902011-07-02T05:57:41.889-05:002011-07-02T05:57:41.889-05:00In this post, I have to say that I like both the r...In this post, I have to say that I like both the red and the brown. I am not sure what it is, the fact that maybe they "pop" a little more than the other choices even though that is not the first thing that you see. I guess to me they just seam to fit with the quilt. But in the end, you need to go with your gut instinct and make it your quilt!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11515452957964923679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4049103935243328127.post-91344583460382587342011-07-02T05:29:36.225-05:002011-07-02T05:29:36.225-05:00I am intrigued by your statement, "I'm ad...I am intrigued by your statement, "I'm adding the photo in the book to this post so you can see that the corner squares need to be integrated into the design, not jump out at you," particularly the word, <i>need</i>.<br /><br />If you want to make a quilt that hews that closely to the one in the book, then, yes, the corner squares need to be integrated into the design and not jump out. But if, in making a quilt, you discover some aspect that of it (e.g. the corner squares) that you <i>like</i> when done in a different way from that done in the book, then I think it's not only legitimate but desirable to switch from, "I'm making this quilt in the book," to, "I'm making a quilt <i>based on</i> this quilt in the book."<br /><br />Bottom line: I think you should make a quilt <i>that you like</i>. If the next quilt is calling you, that's a sign that you've reached the point of diminishing returns in analyzing decisions about this one. Pick a fabric that you like for the corner squares and sew it, girl!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com