tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119596690600748752.post4921466452672530751..comments2024-03-14T00:31:49.988-05:00Comments on tallgrass prairie studio: Design Consultation Requestedjacquiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07362229673390519468noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119596690600748752.post-13685585913306573002008-12-04T08:34:00.000-06:002008-12-04T08:34:00.000-06:00Jacquie:How about a solid block the same as the bl...Jacquie:<BR/><BR/>How about a solid block the same as the blocks your Mom is doing the red work on, I think a 4 or 9 patch would take away from the red work too. It is a beautiful qult. Can't wait to see the finished product. HAVE FUN QUILTING WITH YOUR MOM!!!!!!!!!!!! JeanneJeanneJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10129604620623086389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119596690600748752.post-48891437007709706882008-12-03T20:29:00.000-06:002008-12-03T20:29:00.000-06:00your third photo looks much better. The big red bl...your third photo looks much better. The big red blocks were a bit too much red but I like how you've fixed it.Rebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01899925801318375926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119596690600748752.post-88118613682620480852008-12-03T08:40:00.000-06:002008-12-03T08:40:00.000-06:00i really think the 4 patches look much better BUT ...i really think the 4 patches look much better BUT instead of using the darkest red from the fans for the patches, how about using the lightest value? then your fans would be the darkest value on your quilt, the redwork would be the the medium value and the 4 patches would simpy add a touch of color...do you understand what i'm saying? anything to not overwhelm the redwork - the fans are obviously going to pop the most, but i think you want the redwork to be next in line to pop...Purple and Paisleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03541749447944602869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119596690600748752.post-56159179129419483012008-12-03T08:04:00.000-06:002008-12-03T08:04:00.000-06:00I like the way your four patches move your eye aro...I like the way your four patches move your eye around the quilt but aI do think they take away from the beautiful red work. I'm sure you will figure it out and it will be a stunning quilt.em's scrapbaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02111534162397777000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119596690600748752.post-4827670942161987982008-12-03T07:49:00.000-06:002008-12-03T07:49:00.000-06:00Wow, lots of good ideas offered here already. My ...Wow, lots of good ideas offered here already. My teeny little brain has nothing useful to add. But the colors give a beautiful refreshing feel and I can't wait to see what you come up with. Good luck!Janishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04453865302574412911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119596690600748752.post-31117999944000510422008-12-03T07:14:00.000-06:002008-12-03T07:14:00.000-06:00I think everything I wanted to say is already said...I think everything I wanted to say is already said. Keep it light and try to keep the focus on the stitcheries.Kieny The Dutchladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03052019384273587118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119596690600748752.post-83666516420708923382008-12-03T06:41:00.000-06:002008-12-03T06:41:00.000-06:00Jacquie, the red is great. I am with everyone els...Jacquie, the red is great. I am with everyone else the red blocks need to go and the four patches are not the answer either. To set this quilt off I think you need something with curve to it. I just thought of something and if I can find it I will e-mail it to you. Might be some work, but I think your up for it on this quilt. Keep it up girl your doing great.Qubiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17181544717505727401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119596690600748752.post-70982984406019141222008-12-03T06:32:00.000-06:002008-12-03T06:32:00.000-06:00I see the 4 patches...and it is an improvement ove...I see the 4 patches...and it is an improvement over the big red blocks. but all the piece work stands out and makes the embroidery look like background music.<BR/><BR/>well, I'd change the whole layout. (you asked, remember ;-) <BR/><BR/>try putting all the embroidery together in the center and surround it with the fans/4patches..thinking medalion quilt-ish. That way the piecework "frames" the embroidery and therefore the eye is drawn to it instead of the pieced stuff...make sense??MightyMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02563721884001643857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119596690600748752.post-86275228115183850772008-12-02T22:12:00.000-06:002008-12-02T22:12:00.000-06:00Wow, I don't think I can say anything else. I agr...Wow, I don't think I can say anything else. I agree that the red blocks look like blobs. Actually I didn't have my glasses on and read "boobs" but that's another story.<BR/>I like the idea of turning the 4-patches to look like a tail.<BR/>Have you thought about just making another quarter fan section which then won't distract from the redwork at all?Aninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09091917715539875575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119596690600748752.post-71473865165944618282008-12-02T19:24:00.001-06:002008-12-02T19:24:00.001-06:00When I saw the first beautiful layout of the quilt...When I saw the first beautiful layout of the quilt I immediately thought that the fans looked like butterflies. I do however also agree that the larger red blocks were taking the attention away from the redwork, and like the second layout even better.<BR/><BR/>But, I was just wondering how it would look if you just turned the blocks with the diagonal squares 90 degrees, so that these blocks would make a "tail" coming out from the "butterfiles", or rather turn them into dragonflies..? Just a thought...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119596690600748752.post-38627696056791686862008-12-02T19:24:00.000-06:002008-12-02T19:24:00.000-06:00I love the red and white combo. Jacquie, I started...I love the red and white combo. Jacquie, I started sketching some ideas. I like one I did, but can't describe it. Will scan and send email. <BR/>You probably already figured it out anyway.<BR/>The sketch is only sketch to maybe bring a different idea on the table.<BR/>But I also like the second choice without the big red blocks.<BR/>I wish I could be there to help you play with the blocks and different layouts. That is my favorite part about quilting.Michaelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15215162405753412724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119596690600748752.post-72250786794740605312008-12-02T19:22:00.000-06:002008-12-02T19:22:00.000-06:00First of all, I love the embroidery squares and th...First of all, I love the embroidery squares and the fans. The reb blocks do bother me a bit and perhaps it is because of the square look. I am thinking a continuation of the fan blocks or perhaps a drunkards path type block would set it off better.Needled Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07749314475716010490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119596690600748752.post-54009925642897899032008-12-02T17:33:00.000-06:002008-12-02T17:33:00.000-06:00Gorgeous quilt - looks like the majority opt for #...Gorgeous quilt - looks like the majority opt for #2!<BR/>Hugs - Lurline!Lurlinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17598616574516695553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119596690600748752.post-18784481538514987362008-12-02T16:47:00.000-06:002008-12-02T16:47:00.000-06:00I really like the diagonals and I like the idea of...I really like the diagonals and I like the idea of the diagonals heading towards the red work. I also think a lighter shade border around the redwork might work pretty well. You have had great ideas so far, the hard part is going to be weeding out what you want to do.:)audreypawdreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01778150139132824073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119596690600748752.post-64808197459630515562008-12-02T16:26:00.000-06:002008-12-02T16:26:00.000-06:00The four patches are an improvement, that's for su...The four patches are an improvement, that's for sure. What about quarter circles of the red? But you know me and circles...Cheryl Arkisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13552721454371060936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119596690600748752.post-71667541393105456582008-12-02T16:13:00.000-06:002008-12-02T16:13:00.000-06:00I know nothing of quilt design, (yet), so I just w...I know nothing of quilt design, (yet), so I just wanted to say hi! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119596690600748752.post-43042843326877846512008-12-02T16:12:00.000-06:002008-12-02T16:12:00.000-06:00Not sure if someone has already suggested this (I ...Not sure if someone has already suggested this (I didn't read all the comments) but what about turning the squares so they radiate out of the center of each fan?Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07486177834408222499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119596690600748752.post-36462340524889557812008-12-02T16:04:00.000-06:002008-12-02T16:04:00.000-06:00I find the second more visually appealing, though ...I find the second more visually appealing, though I think the red blocks would work if there was some regular, symmetric arrangement to them.jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06796389913427529204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119596690600748752.post-9216418400963793922008-12-02T15:58:00.000-06:002008-12-02T15:58:00.000-06:00I like the big red blocks. they add a richness to ...I like the big red blocks. they add a richness to the quilt top.Amanda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06311818385469850186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119596690600748752.post-695204831092577752008-12-02T15:15:00.000-06:002008-12-02T15:15:00.000-06:00The solid squares look much better. I don't think...The solid squares look much better. I don't think you should do a nine-patch with the fan design...it's too much conflict. Can you post a bigger picture of the solid patch layout? Like a full on view?Janellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10851454323588239492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119596690600748752.post-90036888169798372022008-12-02T15:14:00.000-06:002008-12-02T15:14:00.000-06:00I like the double four patch. I think it helps the...I like the double four patch. I think it helps the eye travel around the rest of the circle, where the red block kind of made the whole design stop, you know? I would keep those or just use white.Jillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11293324718529774171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119596690600748752.post-52046321796726669752008-12-02T14:47:00.000-06:002008-12-02T14:47:00.000-06:00I prefer the top photo to the bottom one (the soli...I prefer the top photo to the bottom one (the solid squares over the nine patches). I like the effect of the solid blocks. They kind of give your eye a place to stop. How about no red blocks at all? Just a thoughtAmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13125636955774765264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119596690600748752.post-63865882831378044382008-12-02T14:29:00.000-06:002008-12-02T14:29:00.000-06:00Hope you're not getting tired of comments...but I ...Hope you're not getting tired of comments...but I also think the large red blocks should be changed out for either a four patch or nine patch...it would make the quilt more harmonious and help the gorgeous fans and stitchery to really shine!Sherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17947050490192912888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119596690600748752.post-19998344222684018392008-12-02T14:17:00.000-06:002008-12-02T14:17:00.000-06:00I think the red draws your eye. What if you put a ...I think the red draws your eye. What if you put a very thin red border around each of the redwork patches? That would frame them and draw your attention there. And for the solid red patches, what if you instead tried to make that either red or lighter color quarter circle (so the inside of the block finishes the fan circle and the outside is white background)? Hard to know without seeing it, just thinking out loud. Good luck!jovaliquiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04658198685121310571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119596690600748752.post-34111100916954842192008-12-02T14:11:00.000-06:002008-12-02T14:11:00.000-06:00I don't know if you want one more opinion but here...I don't know if you want one more opinion but here goes. I think the red squares look like big blobs. Have you thought of putting a white with red print in that spot instead? Maybe white background with red dots or flowers?Exuberantcolor/Wanda S Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00064308660138307797noreply@blogger.com