tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105706202065233939.post6443367624914826515..comments2024-03-15T17:21:16.702+13:00Comments on JulieLou : No Magic HereJuliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07999097330359965266noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105706202065233939.post-71457386233247222942017-01-08T15:57:21.240+13:002017-01-08T15:57:21.240+13:00GAH I'm a just throw it away and give up kinda...GAH I'm a just throw it away and give up kinda girl but these have so much work <br />I was thinking solids but then read you didn't want to add solids <br />I understand frustration I have a quilt I'm completely frustrated with At the moment Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14883597974635141668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105706202065233939.post-16637396914269438182016-11-24T20:53:53.234+13:002016-11-24T20:53:53.234+13:00That’s a tough cookie, but I’m sure you will manag...That’s a tough cookie, but I’m sure you will manage to make it work! I always find it hard to work with fabrics from one designer only. It often works better when you add something which has enough contrast in colour and print size. How large are the blocks? dutchcomforthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02986021480546345435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105706202065233939.post-61525508562352997072016-11-13T03:23:07.737+13:002016-11-13T03:23:07.737+13:00I think it needs more contrast as well. Don't ...I think it needs more contrast as well. Don't give up; it's going to be gorgeous! Love the pattern!!<br />Marysehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02000465859017119743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105706202065233939.post-81275785824929705382016-11-12T06:30:50.435+13:002016-11-12T06:30:50.435+13:00Where the blocks work, they really work.... I alwa...Where the blocks work, they really work.... I always find a few days away from a project helps me to come back with a fresh perspective and solutions...good to see your issues before I start mine (whenever that will be!!)Raewynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11123089629481933099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105706202065233939.post-87517230547842876152016-11-11T17:15:05.887+13:002016-11-11T17:15:05.887+13:00I think it is all coming together, Julie. You have...I think it is all coming together, Julie. You have been given some good advice in your comments. Those 'not-so-great' blocks can always be used on the back, or in a tote bag?Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00902546150683095705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105706202065233939.post-3632379907578751642016-11-11T17:10:34.803+13:002016-11-11T17:10:34.803+13:00Don't give up yet! Look at it all for a few da...Don't give up yet! Look at it all for a few days... then decide. There's no doubt about it, making a scrappy quilt does require some thought and time to get a result that is pleasing to the eye. I think you are right, more contrast is needed. Maybe all the little star triangles could be dark? (and in some blocks you have almost got it!) Thanx for sharing!Linda @ kokaquiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01942832808800906728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105706202065233939.post-35252718915832440442016-11-11T16:49:01.517+13:002016-11-11T16:49:01.517+13:00I have the same pattern tucked away and have been ...I have the same pattern tucked away and have been wondering which fabrics to use, sos thank you for giving us the feedback on your experience here Julie. I often change my photos to black and white to see if I have a reasonable balance, saves time and angst I think. I'm looking forward to how this progresses.Mystic Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13233427034920359604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105706202065233939.post-29474945847596397842016-11-11T15:05:26.451+13:002016-11-11T15:05:26.451+13:00Being new to your blog I was intrigued when you me...Being new to your blog I was intrigued when you mentioned this project, you were so excited and that made me excited to see your progress. Then seeing your blocks I loved how the small triangles made circles, so I opened EQ, drew the block, put them in a quilt, then randomly dropped fabrics in. Once finished, I sat back, squinted my eyes and saw the same thing you did. I did notice that some combinations really played well together, so I started recoloring, and I made sure a light fabric was always paired with a contrasting one and a fabric in a large print was paired with one of small print. I was much happier, that circle of triangles showed thru. Of course with the program I have access to more fabrics than I can count, while you're working with a group of fabrics you love. Don't give up yet, study those b & w photos. If you're unsure, tack the strips onto the wall across the room. Sit back and squint. You're on to something great!CathyQuiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09179692688604953170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105706202065233939.post-25135942482991212632016-11-11T09:08:51.426+13:002016-11-11T09:08:51.426+13:00Such a shame when it doesn't work out how you ...Such a shame when it doesn't work out how you had planned. Hopefully you will be able to salvage some of it.mamasmercantilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14011278973985658118noreply@blogger.com