tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3646568540211715158.post1181594346268297007..comments2024-03-25T17:24:11.970-04:00Comments on Elm Street Quilts: A bit of Orange?Patty http://www.blogger.com/profile/09158113907316211890noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3646568540211715158.post-73373637315597299552022-02-06T13:30:30.669-05:002022-02-06T13:30:30.669-05:00you might consider something that is a hue of oran...you might consider something that is a hue of orange, not plain orange--perhaps a rust or even something more gold or maybe a reddish orange---alternatey you might look at the analagous colors---a yellow green or maybe a purply red----I would not just try out the traditional complement in the same value range---a very light orange might work----pick up some paint swatches, make a color copy of your blocks and see what happens with a variety of colors.<br />sylviaweir.wordpress.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10194373854922827096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3646568540211715158.post-65421763200347910552022-01-29T13:47:13.271-05:002022-01-29T13:47:13.271-05:00Isn't it a nice feeling to be "between pr...Isn't it a nice feeling to be "between projects," and be able to choose to work on what you wish? Ahh. I love that feeling! You picked a good one to make, as I too like to limit myself (challenge myself) to making something within some parameters. Yes, you absolutely MUST add orange to this design. Orange goes with everything, don't you think?FlourishingPalmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13191140553844000267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3646568540211715158.post-7078970490743135822022-01-28T20:54:06.103-05:002022-01-28T20:54:06.103-05:00Uhhh, it absolutely needs some orange!Uhhh, it absolutely needs some orange!Sandy Panagoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01371332247863196830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3646568540211715158.post-18018992395805487302022-01-26T12:42:27.430-05:002022-01-26T12:42:27.430-05:00Oy yes, a little orange would be awesome!Oy yes, a little orange would be awesome!Vicki Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06929340703066037054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3646568540211715158.post-20970347360337749332022-01-26T03:18:45.505-05:002022-01-26T03:18:45.505-05:00I love the pop of orange. But it might also depend...I love the pop of orange. But it might also depend on what you want to do with the quilt... any recipient in mind? I think it would be more bold and modern, the other a very calm option... Both will be great! xoMelaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09648673968340281829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3646568540211715158.post-68713502001244654272022-01-24T21:24:59.005-05:002022-01-24T21:24:59.005-05:00Yes!!! The answer is always yes to orange. ☺ Yo...Yes!!! The answer is always yes to orange. ☺ Your blocks look great.Anja @ Anja Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10717143609774358153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3646568540211715158.post-79708472435359973982022-01-24T21:05:43.937-05:002022-01-24T21:05:43.937-05:00A bit of orange will pop and add interest. So yes,...A bit of orange will pop and add interest. So yes, add the orange! ~JeanneRay and Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16016180736310628859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3646568540211715158.post-76995720879677490642022-01-24T19:53:21.327-05:002022-01-24T19:53:21.327-05:00I am not an orange lover, but I could definitely s...I am not an orange lover, but I could definitely see adding a bit to this top. If you make a block and don't like it, no harm no foul.KatieQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03402499142649295188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3646568540211715158.post-82860237793230408962022-01-24T16:08:43.067-05:002022-01-24T16:08:43.067-05:00Yes I think a pop of orange will add fresh zestine...Yes I think a pop of orange will add fresh zestiness to the blues :)Anorina @SameliasMumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01210287822137630366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3646568540211715158.post-25437982789818268892022-01-24T12:17:52.732-05:002022-01-24T12:17:52.732-05:00Beautiful as is, but yes a bit of orange would be ...Beautiful as is, but yes a bit of orange would be nice. Lime green would work too!Darlene Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10433442235806365605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3646568540211715158.post-73929413827585941472022-01-24T12:05:27.775-05:002022-01-24T12:05:27.775-05:00I think that keeping the blues to the FQ bundle is...I think that keeping the blues to the FQ bundle is a great idea, and the pop of orange would be super delightful!Yvonne from Quilting Jetgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15705160384198590025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3646568540211715158.post-26585489917292786112022-01-24T08:59:31.007-05:002022-01-24T08:59:31.007-05:00Orange is the new neutral! I'd go bolder. Mayb...Orange is the new neutral! I'd go bolder. Maybe use it as a thin/piping half-way through just a couple of the block intersections?Beth in TNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15043473288033799847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3646568540211715158.post-56891493789136834892022-01-24T08:10:16.770-05:002022-01-24T08:10:16.770-05:00I think a hit of orange would be a great addition!...I think a hit of orange would be a great addition! Go for it!Julie in GAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11677941320847327067noreply@blogger.com