A background color establishes a guideline
for what toavoidin the foreground.
In other words, because my background was a purplish navy blue, I avoided that color entirely for the houses. Except not entirely, because I made one bad decision.
I used a purplish blue print for one house.
And unfortunately, that half-house nearly disappears.
Do you see it at the bottom left of this photo?
The background eliminates some possibilities for the foreground.
Royal blue was never going to show up against purplish navy blue!
How can you tell when you're short on contrast—
when an element is going to disappear?
By standing back!
Stand 8 to 10 feet back to see
what's actually happening.
This is the most realistic perspective.
Have you grabbed the complimentary pattern
for this little cutie?
Dark backgrounds create drama instantly! We're accustomed to quilts with light backgrounds, so a departure from the norm shakes things up—in a good way!
I'm working on this quilt. It's a basic Four Patch from Brackman's Encyclopedia but I found my inspiration at the blog of Jolene Klassen:
I've never made a brown quilt and I'd have said I don't like brown. But her browns inspired me! Every day I can't wait to finish my work so I can make a few more blocks.
In personal news, my Hong Kong kids are returning to the states in June. This grandma is over the moon.
I'm booking programs and classes for 2022 and 2023 now and most engagements will be virtual. I'd love to visit your quilt group via Zoom! Consider booking a virtual trunk show and class: Avoid winter travel disruptions or save your guild hundreds in expenses. Everybody wins!
