I wasn't happy with the tumblers. The colors are one note in terms of value - not too light, and not too dark. It's a charming color combination, and would be very pleasing if I continued, but for me it doesn't have enough verve or pizzazz.
I wasn't quite sure what it needed. If I can't identify the problem, I can't find a solution. Long experience has told me that if I don't know where I'm going, I stop working. But that doesn't mean I stop thinking. I also keep my eyes and ears open. You never know when inspiration will strike.
While visiting
Kathy in Belfast Maine, I saw two paintings by Linda Packard, a local artist.
These paintings reminded me that I needed a full range of values. My tumblers had a lot of middle values, but not enough light lights, and certainly not enough darks or intense colors.
So once I got home from Maine, I pulled some more fabrics, and I think these will help solve my problem.
8 comments:
Oooh yes. I think you're right. It's very sweet as it is, but ... not really 'you'!
Megan
Sydney, Australia
oh- that will be much better! love the new fabric choices! one question: were all those gorgeous fabrics already in your stash? what an admirable stash you have, if so!
Jennifer, Um, yeah. All but two of those fabrics were in my stash already. The top one and one other I bought when I was in Maine.
those fabrics are fab - make my heart go pitter patter when I see them...
Glorious!!
Good to know when to start again! The new fabrics are lovely and will give it greater zing. Can't wait to see the new version!
I give you lots of credit for knowing when to stop and regroup. I need to pay closer attention to that feeling of "it's not working" and stop right then! Love the 'verve' and 'pizzaz' these new fabrics bring to the tumble.....which is kind of like a rumble, but different. I know you understand.
Putting more darks/lights into the quilt will definitely help. The fabrics you chose are scrumptious. You also might want to think about having one or two color families a bit more dominant so things aren't so even/matchy-matchy.
Looking forward to seeing your progress.
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