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Monday, February 06, 2012

Design Wall Monday #6

I am getting an early start on this month's UFO challenge project. I already have most of the blocks on the design wall.
This project started about a year ago with a bag of donated scraps, and the pattern is called Hip Baby. I have enough fabric to make this quilt 8 blocks by 10 blocks, and this is the first layout attempt. I see many changes that need to be made, but mostly I am wondering about taking out the dark blue blocks. They really seem to stand out and I don't know if it gives it a punch or is too much of a distraction! What is your recommendation - should the blue stay or go?
To see more design walls, hop over to Patchwork Times and enjoy the inspiration.

31 comments:

  1. MaryMonday, February 06, 2012

    I like the darker blue in the picture. I love this combination of colors, too. I think they give it interest, otherwise there aren't any darks at all.

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  2. NannMonday, February 06, 2012

    I like the dark blue, too. They provide a focal point. Nice colors overall!

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  3. Julie in GAMonday, February 06, 2012

    I like the dark blue in there too. Without it, all you have are medium values. I think you need the darker one for some contrast. Would you like it better if you added some darker green too?

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  4. Sue DaurioMonday, February 06, 2012

    I like the dark blue, gives it motion and your eye travels all over. I also love the blocks of plaid in there too. Great scrap quilt

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  5. SusanMonday, February 06, 2012

    I think you should leave the darker blue in. I think the quilt would look too flat without the dk blue.

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  6. Denise :)Monday, February 06, 2012

    Kathy, this is gorgeous and I love the shades of blue! I don't think the dark blue is too much at all -- it's nicely spread throughout the quilt top and adds eye interest! :)

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  7. EllenMonday, February 06, 2012

    I also agree that they should stay in. I just love the colours - really pretty.

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  8. ~Kris~Monday, February 06, 2012

    Definitely keep the dark blue. Otherwise it will be too washed out. I love that it is all so bright and happy.

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  9. Gari in ALMonday, February 06, 2012

    Wow, what a bright quilt this is going to be. I really like the darker blue as it gives the eye something to rest on. Donated, huh? What a gift.

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  10. JaneMonday, February 06, 2012

    I like it! The dark blue is good. Maybe just distribute a little differently.

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  11. Connie Kresin CampbellMonday, February 06, 2012

    I would agree with most people to leave the dark blue blocks in, they seem to add a pop to your layout. This is going to be neat!

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  12. BonnieMonday, February 06, 2012

    Ha! You asked about the dark blue blocks and your audience has responded! I like them also. And, heck you are closer to the number of blocks you need if you leave them in! Congratulations on being the first person to join Mr. Linky today!

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  13. Janet O.Monday, February 06, 2012

    Okay, I'll throw in my two cents worth. The dark blue adds needed contrast for more visual interest. I would leave it in but, as mentioned in another comment, just distribute it evenly throughout the quilt.
    This is a very fun and funky design, or should I say very "hip"?

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  14. CathyMonday, February 06, 2012

    I'll make it unanimous, and say kepp them in.

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  15. Julie Kaye from KSMonday, February 06, 2012

    I like the blue. It's a great project.

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  16. GailMonday, February 06, 2012

    This is great, wonderful happy colors, and I think the blue needs to stay.

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  17. MaryMonday, February 06, 2012

    Ooooooh, Kathy! I love these colors.

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  18. JeanneMonday, February 06, 2012

    That will be a great quilt, Kathy! I like the darker blues in there. It gives it a zing and there are enough of them spaced throughout the quilt.

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  19. Linda in Arkansas Monday, February 06, 2012

    I like the dark blue too. Gives it some personality. So cool to see it up on your design wall.

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  20. MayaMonday, February 06, 2012

    Lovely quilt!
    I'd vote to keep the blues. I the tiny image of the quilt that shows up in Judy's linky list, the blue adds so much interest.

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  21. pcflamingoMonday, February 06, 2012

    I like the dark blue - it's a nice POP of color.

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  22. The Cozy QuilterMonday, February 06, 2012

    I vote to keep the blue in! Where will this quilt find a home?

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  23. KateMonday, February 06, 2012

    I'd leave in the darker blues, they do add a nice punch.

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  24. Quilty ConscienceMonday, February 06, 2012

    I too like the darker blue in there. I love all those fabrics together. Very Nice!

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  25. VivianMonday, February 06, 2012

    Same opinion as the others -- the darker blue is an interesting part that definitely belongs. These wonderful colors just grabbed my eyes and went straight to my heart. Love it!

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  26. sewnutTuesday, February 07, 2012

    The dark blues are great little pops that smile. Leave them in!!!

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  27. AnnieOTuesday, February 07, 2012

    Pretty colors! I vote for the dark blue to stay in. Maybe if you put one in each of the corners it will bother you less?

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  28. Helen in the UKWednesday, February 08, 2012

    Great start!! I think I'm with the majority is saying that the dark blue should stay :)

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  29. SarahWednesday, February 08, 2012

    Definately leave in the dark blue (it gives really nice contrast) but I would move them about more evently. Love the colours by the way!

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  30. kwiltnkatsWednesday, February 08, 2012

    Keep the dark blue. It adds interest and that punch you talk about. Some great scraps in your project.

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  31. MaryThursday, February 09, 2012

    I love it the way it is!

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