When I started putting the blocks on the wall I began to wonder what it was that I didn't like about these blocks. After photographing it I remembered that it just doesn't photograph well. It didn't matter how much I liked it in person, I just couldn't show a photograph and get anyone else excited about it because it looked dull. I think it is the army green that subdues it. Oh, and I have 54 blocks not 42 like I thought yesterday.
In person this little green arc looks wonderful on it and it also doesn't photograph well. This is what made me think that it needed a brighter green added though.
So.....I tried some different greens. # 2 is a dotted more lacy look.
#3 is a batik that has little shots of yellow and red through it. and I liked it.
#4 is a brighter green but I think it is too light.
And here is what one of my art quilters suggested, a little zebra. I have a little bit of zebra in every room in my house so it is kind of a trademark for me.
All of these arcs that have been placed on top of the quilt still have seam allowances on them so they will be skinnier when they are sewn in. I haven't made any final decisions and will probably still try some more things. My favorites are the green batik and the zebra print.
In person this little green arc looks wonderful on it and it also doesn't photograph well. This is what made me think that it needed a brighter green added though. So.....I tried some different greens. # 2 is a dotted more lacy look.#3 is a batik that has little shots of yellow and red through it. and I liked it.#4 is a brighter green but I think it is too light.And here is what one of my art quilters suggested, a little zebra. I have a little bit of zebra in every room in my house so it is kind of a trademark for me. All of these arcs that have been placed on top of the quilt still have seam allowances on them so they will be skinnier when they are sewn in. I haven't made any final decisions and will probably still try some more things. My favorites are the green batik and the zebra print.