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Carolyn Gibbs posted a new activity comment 8 years, 3 months ago
Thanks Amy – glad you found it useful. It’s these little tips that really do make a difference – planning avoids unpicking!
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Carolyn Gibbs posted a new activity comment 8 years, 3 months ago
Thanks Abigail – only half the scenarios actually – there’s more to come!
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Carolyn Gibbs wrote a new post, Pressing for Perfect Points Part 1 8 years, 3 months ago
Achieving perfect points in patchwork is a great goal. The key involves knowing when to break one of the rules that you may have been taught!
Beginners are often taught to “always press behind the darker f…

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Carolyn Gibbs posted a new activity comment 8 years, 3 months ago
Thanks Karin – I”ll look how to do that tomorrow. I have put it on my own website too.
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Carolyn Gibbs posted a new activity comment 8 years, 3 months ago
Hope it proves a useful reference for you. Why not post the results of your next test fabric shop on the Facebook group so we can all see the “colour and contrast?
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Carolyn Gibbs posted a new activity comment 8 years, 3 months ago
Thanks Amy – why not post some photos on the Facebook page if you do some successful experimenting?
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Carolyn Gibbs posted a new activity comment 8 years, 3 months ago
Glad it was helpful Alison – we all know that tempting feeling in the shop! Hope you can look out for some fabrics to complement the eye candy next time.
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Carolyn Gibbs posted a new activity comment 8 years, 3 months ago
Thanks Carol – colour is so important, isn’t it? Glad this was helpful.
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Carolyn Gibbs posted a new activity comment 8 years, 3 months ago
Thanks Juliet
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Carolyn Gibbs posted a new activity comment 8 years, 3 months ago
Thanks Lyn
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Carolyn Gibbs wrote a new post, Colour & Contrast 8 years, 3 months ago
Choosing fabrics for a quilt is something that many people would like to do, but lack confidence for. They are not sure why the colours that looked good in the shop don’t seem to give the result they hoped f…

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really enjoyed this, very informative & comprehensive, thank you very much xx
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Thanks Carol – colour is so important, isn’t it? Glad this was helpful.
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Amazing, absolutely brilliant piece!
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Thanks Juliet
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Great blog Carolyn!
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Thanks Lyn
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Excellent post Carolyn.This could do with being in the files of UKQU as a good-habit guide for beginners (or indeed anyone who has never had a good colour habit). ‘Thunderstorm’is spectacular!
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Thanks Karin – I”ll look how to do that tomorrow. I have put it on my own website too.
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Great article, so many helpful tips – thank you!
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Thanks Amy – why not post some photos on the Facebook page if you do some successful experimenting?
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This is so helpful Carolyn, it’s something I struggle with sometimes, especially when buying fabric. I end up with lots of beatiful unusual prints in gorgeous bright colours, then when I sit down to make something I find I have to get online and buy some plains. Thanks for writing such a comprehensive blog post on the topic .
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Glad it was helpful Alison – we all know that tempting feeling in the shop! Hope you can look out for some fabrics to complement the eye candy next time.
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I’ve just downloaded your free pdf summary for reference, thank you!
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Hope it proves a useful reference for you. Why not post the results of your next test fabric shop on the Facebook group so we can all see the “colour and contrast?
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I have only just seen this blog Carolyn, it’s a really helpful guide. I enjoy the challenge of finding the right fabric mix and your detailed explanation has enlightened me as to why some of my experiments don’t work! Thank you for an excelllent read.
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Thanks Heather – glad it was helpful. I look forward to seeing the results in your next quilt!
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Thank you for this in-depth explanation, the photos are very helpful.
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Hope it helps you select colours more confidently from now on, Chris
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This is so much more useful that they usual colour theory writing.
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Thanks Maggie – yes, I must agree that I don’t personally find colour wheels very helpful
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Carolyn Gibbs posted a new activity comment 8 years, 4 months ago
Don’t those red and white cushions make a lovely display! Its a classic colour combination.
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I love the orange quilt Juliet – traditional with a twist of citrus! You really must finish it.
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8 years, 3 months ago
What a great post – covering just about every scenario!
8 years, 3 months ago
Thanks Abigail – only half the scenarios actually – there’s more to come!
8 years, 3 months ago
So informative – thank you
8 years, 3 months ago
Thanks Amy – glad you found it useful. It’s these little tips that really do make a difference – planning avoids unpicking!