Jelly Roll Diamonds on Ta Dot Grey
I have been hard at work figuring out what to do with the Jelly Roll Race background. I tried the Ta Dot Grey as someone suggested.
I love that fabric, but think it fights with the fabrics in the actual diamonds. Not a good fit.
I don’t have enough of any one pale grey solid to make the sashing and I don’t want to go out and buy more fabric. (really, I just don’t want to go out) Also, grey is very hip and chic right now and I don’t want this quilt to be easily identifiable as being made in 2012. Kind of like 1980s hair. I want to avoid that look.
SherriD's backgrounds
SherriD, the ever helpful did some Photoshop magic to show the contrast between chocolate, black and white backgrounds. This is a good example of another way to “make visual decisions visually.” The darker colors do make the diamonds glow a bit. When I saw this rendition, I thought about the black. I pulled out some black from Pat Bravo’s Art Gallery/Pure Elements solids and laid out some diamonds on that to get a better view.
Diamonds on black
I wasn’t that excited when I saw the effect.It isn’t horrible or anything, but not the look I am going for.
I decided on white. I am using the Pat Bravo Pure Elements Linen. If you haven’t tried Pat Bravo’s solids, they have a gorgeous hand to them. They feel very silky, but with the stability of cotton. Lovely fabrics.
I cut some 1.5″ strips and worked a bit on sewing them together on Friday. Check back for more details on that process.
I think white is the best choice!
I like the white, too. thanks for trying the grey dots. When I look at the grey dot layout, the diamonds look like Christmas ornaments. I might apply strings and bows (couched or embroidered) to enhance that look.
Love the idea of these being Christmas ornaments. What a great and creative idea!
I totally agree, that although you would think the black would have made them pop, it didn’t happen! Glad I could help and now I can tell you that I would have gone with white. I though it would make such a pretty background! It is old fashioned with new fashioned fabrics! Very homey, yet hip. That would be you!
Of course you can send it my way when you’ve completed it. Since I helped design it and all. hehehehehe
Ha! Get in line! Two other people have said they wanted it. Perhaps I should auction it off?
The white will be pretty I actaully like the black best. I make lots of quilts with black backgrounds. Love the idea of using the grey and turning them into ornaments.
Thanks for commenting, Marie!!!
I am so glad you went with the white! I just love it!
That being said, now that Susan mentions the Christmas ornament thing I totally see it, but I don’t love it. The white looks so clean and fresh and sparkly.
Gretchen,
Thanks for your kind words! I am pretty pleased with how it is turning out. When I looked at it again last night, it turns out I had done more than I thought on Sunday, so I am making progress.
I would love to see someone try the Christmas ornament idea with a Christmas fabric jelly roll. Any takers?
Jaye
Sure, I’ll take two Christmas themed Jelly Rolls. You already have my address.
I don’t hear you, SherriD. Lalalala!!!