Monday, August 5, 2013

Navy...or not?

I picked out these fabrics to start a Swoon quilt.  It's something I've been wanting to make for a while now.  Here's what I've got so far.  They are mostly happy-go-lucky with some marmalade too.  The pattern calls for 18 fat quarters and I have enough here in this pile:


But... do you think I should add some blue to it???  These blues are from the happy-go-lucky line too.  Help me decide because I've having a hard time making a choice:(


Also, it's the beginning of a new month so I'm setting my August goal.  I am hoping to finish up the quilting and binding of Emily's quilt and I want to do at least 1 swoon block.  Linking up my goal to A Lovely Year of Finishes:
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8 comments:

  1. BillieBee (billiemick)August 5, 2013 at 12:52 PM

    I love the navy.

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  2. Melia Mae QuiltingAugust 5, 2013 at 1:25 PM

    I think I would definitely put the navy, which will give you some nice contrast! Beautiful fabric selection. I can't wait to see how your August goal turns out!

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  3. Laura C @ littleandlotsAugust 5, 2013 at 2:38 PM

    I would do it too. I just used navy in a quilt for the first time (haven't taken photos yet) and I loved it! It popped against that same color coral you've got. (I even used a floral from Marmalade.) I like how darks mixed with sweet light florals can anchor a design, and help pull the eye across the quilt, without destroying the softness that a floral brings.

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  4. Kelly @ My Quilt InfatuationAugust 5, 2013 at 5:15 PM

    oh yes! definitely a little bit of navy thrown in there would be fantastic!

    :) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation

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  5. Michelle@factotum-of-arts.comAugust 5, 2013 at 7:42 PM

    I love the navy's especially the 1st on the left and the 3rd...that 3rd one is one of my favorites :-)

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  6. Lorna McMahonAugust 5, 2013 at 7:57 PM

    Yes! Brilliant! It is like I could see navy at the top of the pile before I even read your post. It just goes! Looking forward to seeing your swoon block!

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  7. LisaAugust 5, 2013 at 10:20 PM

    Navy! I love the one with the red and grey flowers. I think it will add some wonderful depth to your blocks.

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  8. wendipooh13August 5, 2013 at 11:54 PM

    add the navy!!! It will pop!!!

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