Choosing Colours for Patchwork
Jun 19th, 2008 by admin
New comers to patchwork & quilting frequently ask me for advice in choosing fabric for their first project. Often they have enrolled on a beginners course and been asked to bring a selection of fat quarters to their first class.
I always suggest that they choose two colours they absolutely love ( e.g. pink & green) and select two fabrics from each colour then build more colours around them, until they have enough for their class. Like this selection below.
Alternatively, I suggest they choose one colour they love and one colour they dislike,( pink & grey) and again build on that, they are often amazed at the wonderful contrast created by putting their favourite, and least favourite colours together. Below is a less obvious combination, but the contrasts between the rich red, tans and greens works very well!
I know sometimes beginners to patchwork feel less than confident in choosing their colour schemes, which is probably why they play safe and choose fabric bundles that have already been colour coded & selected for their balance!
Perhaps they feel that they may choose the wrong combination? There is no wrong combination- if you love it then it’s perfect!!
If the colours work for you, don’t hesitate, go with them and enjoy creating something you’ll love and treasure for ever!
