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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?
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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.
I like the dark blue, too. They provide a focal point. Nice colors overall!
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?
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
I think you should leave the darker blue in. I think the quilt would look too flat without the dk blue.
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! :)
I also agree that they should stay in. I just love the colours - really pretty.
Definitely keep the dark blue. Otherwise it will be too washed out. I love that it is all so bright and happy.
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.
I like it! The dark blue is good. Maybe just distribute a little differently.
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!
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!
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"?
I'll make it unanimous, and say kepp them in.
I like the blue. It's a great project.
This is great, wonderful happy colors, and I think the blue needs to stay.
Ooooooh, Kathy! I love these colors.
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.
I like the dark blue too. Gives it some personality. So cool to see it up on your design wall.
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.
I like the dark blue - it's a nice POP of color.
I vote to keep the blue in! Where will this quilt find a home?
I'd leave in the darker blues, they do add a nice punch.
I too like the darker blue in there. I love all those fabrics together. Very Nice!
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!
The dark blues are great little pops that smile. Leave them in!!!
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?
Great start!! I think I'm with the majority is saying that the dark blue should stay :)
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!
Keep the dark blue. It adds interest and that punch you talk about. Some great scraps in your project.
I love it the way it is!
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