Vote! Union Jack fabric selection

February 13, 2013 in April May's Sampler, Fabric | 11 comments

I’m back to working on my Sampler quilt, and my latest block is going to a a paper-pieced version of the Union Jack flag.

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I knew this fabric wouldn’t work within the flag but want to use it to fill out the block underneath, since my “hole” in the quilt for the block is square and the Union Jack isn’t. I think I’ll applique hearts with this fabric underneath the finished flag.

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I love all things Great Britain, especially Cath Kidston, and wanted to make something with Cath flair. I pulled this darling pink print and wanted to use it for the red parts of the flag.IMG_2234

And then I got stumped. I pulled out all my possible blue fabrics.

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And none of them were cutting the mustard. I went to my favorite quilt shop, Smith Owen, where I had a $25 gift card. And found these:

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But was still undecided. Until I remembered this print, which I had also picked up there. If this isn’t Cath Kidston esque, I don’t know what is!

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But it doesn’t really seem to POP with the pink print.

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I then dug out this fabulous polkadot print that my Granny gave me from her stash. (Or was it from Bev’s stash? I can’t remember. All I know is that I LOVE this fabric.)

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Now I am quite undecided over the whole thing. Can you help? I’ve put together a little collage of my possible combinations. Which do you like best? Which one(s) are NOT going to work, no matter how much I like them? mosaicdbe9e70af8d8ca3270320fa422413a2a632fc030

 

I crave your honesty. I’m set to start piecing her on Friday night. Please help!

 

11 comments

  1. Jessica’s avatar

    Jessica on February 13, 2013 at 4:43 pm

    The combo with the polka dot!

  2. Sabrina’s avatar

    Sabrina on February 13, 2013 at 5:37 pm

    I know absolutely nothing about quilting, but I really like the combination in the middle… with the dark blue fabric.

    BTW, I love the updated blog design!

  3. Kay’s avatar

    Kay on February 13, 2013 at 7:24 pm

    The red polkadots!!! They just pop better than any of the rest.

  4. anna’s avatar

    anna on February 13, 2013 at 8:39 pm

    What happens if you put the red polka dot with the middle blue one?

  5. Helen’s avatar

    Helen on February 13, 2013 at 8:52 pm

    I agree…the combo with the adorable red polka dot print is perfect!

  6. Erin R.’s avatar

    Erin R. on February 13, 2013 at 9:16 pm

    Far left is my vote. Far right is next best, but the left one is the best by far.

  7. terri’s avatar

    terri on February 13, 2013 at 10:06 pm

    I agree with anna, would like to see the polkadot with the darker blue. My 2nd choice would be the 4th from the left (beige and more muted colors).

  8. T’s avatar

    T on February 13, 2013 at 10:56 pm

    #1 I really like; #2, 4, & 5 are good, too. I would avoid #3 (the dark blue is a great print but is too jarring in contrast with the pink fabric here).

  9. sarah’s avatar

    sarah on February 14, 2013 at 6:14 pm

    I like the red polkadots! I LOVE the London fabric!!!! oh my word! IM going to have to look for it with my mom sometime! Im crazy about it!

  10. Stephanie in MI’s avatar

    Stephanie in MI on February 15, 2013 at 6:54 pm

    I don’t like the ones with the two florals in them, but I LOVE the one with the red/white polkadot and the blue floral! I also like the pink floral with the light blue polka dot. I love the London fabric!

  11. Rhonda’s avatar

    Rhonda on February 16, 2013 at 12:39 pm

    You have already had your night of piecing, providing all went as planned at your house, but I cast my vote for the far left. I also LOVE the London print. Can’t wait to see how it turns out.

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