{from the last post, I found my super yummy pumpkin bars here - use a big jelly roll pan, that isn't mentioned in the linked recipe} ....ok, now I'm using this new blogger editor and can't get that crazy highlight to go away. so I changed it to a nice, pumpkin color.
I had fun the last couple of days just using my stash!
(It's been a while....I'll have to do an offical update on that this weekend)
I have an owl quilt that was started.
And I'm trying to push myself a bit with some quilty things
so I thought I would try out some purple.
I had literally pulled out the fabrics I wanted to make a huge wonky star, then put them back and pulled out my purples.
Plus some green. I loved the purple and green that Audrie used.
But I got to the point of sewing the nine parts together and wasn't sure! I couldn't tell if it was my purple bias, or it just wasn't right. Usually I'm like - wow I love this thing I just made. Not as much with this one.
So I tested out the birds....
Seeing it posted now, I agree with Julie when I asked for her help - this is totally wrong.
It sure it a challenge working with colors that aren't your favorite.
Fun! (And feel free to offer your thoughts on the purple star)
I think a solid purple might do the trick. Love the bird fabric though!
ReplyDeletehow big is this star?? it looks great. i like the colors. i don't work with purple, or pink, that much but somehow find myself in the midst of just that...a pink and purple quilt!! yikes!
ReplyDeleteI like either really. Purple is my signature color though! For you, I would go with the second center choice. Wouldn't want to OD yourself on a color that your not totally comfortable with right off the bat and ruin using purple forever! That would be tragic. hehe Jenn
ReplyDeleteI really like the purple star and the couch print.
ReplyDeleteTry not to stress about it though. (And I realize that if someone said that to me, I'd probably answer with How Can I NOT?) Good luck!
I actually like the first star, with the tufted tweets in the middle! The second one is just wrong.... I don't know why, but I don't think it works. But I think if you're not comfortable with either, you should stop. You won't enjoy your quilting, or the finished product! And just FYI, I find that I can get a better idea of what my blocks or quilt look like if I take a pic, then pull it up on my computer. It's weird, but it helps you get some distance and perspective.
ReplyDeleteI love love this color combo! I'm a sucker for purple though. I agree that the middle of the second star is a little off, but I think you have something with the purple, gray, black and hint of green. And hey, if you don't end up liking it, you can always send it my way ;)
ReplyDeleteI really like the purple star. Purple has been my colour this year.
ReplyDeletei am going to be different and say i love teh bird print better!! but both look great- your purple is my orange, i know i'd just struggle!!
ReplyDeleteI think you need a purple center, but a less busy print. Not necessarily a solid, but something quieter.
ReplyDeleteI prefer the second star over the first for sure. The first just seems too busy. I have trouble with purple though too. Although you do have some nice purple fabrics!
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