tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post2708737830668941500..comments2024-01-29T05:38:19.657-06:00Comments on Cupcakes 'n Daisies: When black is not black . . . Thelmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784898132123339891noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-51645686102578141072012-11-19T09:52:06.246-06:002012-11-19T09:52:06.246-06:00When you quilt the top, you could use white or lig...When you quilt the top, you could use white or light gray thread and quilt a small design that would lighten the cornerstone block.<br /><br />JudyJudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15808924853892557909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-3243254681845786332012-11-19T06:14:02.501-06:002012-11-19T06:14:02.501-06:00In the picture the black looks good to me, add jus...In the picture the black looks good to me, add just a thin black inner border, then a larger outer border. Have you tried "Distress It" by Hooked on Rugs? I don't know if it would work on black or not, but it might soften the black for you? Looking forward to seeing what you decide!Nancy Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07548060200742172078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-65715393246600405042012-11-19T05:29:18.414-06:002012-11-19T05:29:18.414-06:00I love it the way it is, and would love to see a b...I love it the way it is, and would love to see a black inner border. Yes, my eye is first drawn to the black, but hey, I LOVE black!<br />You have done a great job!<br />Gael of Pink-a-PaloozaPink-a-Paloozahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568363277156005366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-81149330915329951022012-11-19T01:16:33.510-06:002012-11-19T01:16:33.510-06:00I find the cornerstones a bit strong but it's ...I find the cornerstones a bit strong but it's still a lovely quilt. I like the idea of appliqueing another square over the cornerstones but I also like the idea you had of adding a black border; that will tie the black together. The quilt is beautiful!QuiltNut Creationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09110209087478973404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-22106853910735429672012-11-18T17:24:59.565-06:002012-11-18T17:24:59.565-06:00I like it. I don't think the cornerstones are...I like it. I don't think the cornerstones are too overpowering. They keep your eyes moving around the quilt to the different basket blocks. I suggest using the black as a tiny inner border (the same width as the cornerstones) then using your border fabric. Don't be too hard on yourself or the quilt :) Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00296184623527593046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-74511772493717724142012-11-18T08:43:14.223-06:002012-11-18T08:43:14.223-06:00Sometimes an outer border using a print with lots ...Sometimes an outer border using a print with lots of the same black can really look stunning and you get to have the joy of fabric shopping at the same time.fiberobsessionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00417604112406580808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-82378595439867076272012-11-17T20:56:18.671-06:002012-11-17T20:56:18.671-06:00Thelma, your black junction squares are my favorit...Thelma, your black junction squares are my favorite feature. Really! I think they keep your baskets from looking flat, or too same-ish intensity. The black is the sparkle to me.Suzannenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-9952850651266732112012-11-17T14:26:27.680-06:002012-11-17T14:26:27.680-06:00It's not too black for me as I'm into the ...It's not too black for me as I'm into the prim style. I would add a small black border then a brighter outer border, like one of the reds. If all esle fails you can mail it to me.mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02953999600793844312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-63164022072242620922012-11-17T12:08:37.701-06:002012-11-17T12:08:37.701-06:00Dear Thelma, you have made a beautiful quilt. I. l...Dear Thelma, you have made a beautiful quilt. I. like most of the ladies who left a comment, do clearly read the black corner stones as "black" but I also think that this is the point - they punctuate the quilt setting. Honestly, I do not experience them as "too black". Still, if this is how you perceive them and would like to get rid of the excessive blackness you see, intense quilting with a lighter thread would quite easily take care of that. <br />Good luck and please, do not rip it out ;-) !Blogless mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08197604186807076554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-25472185965723782712012-11-17T12:02:42.635-06:002012-11-17T12:02:42.635-06:00I agree with she who suggested that you try laying...I agree with she who suggested that you try laying it out with different border options and photographing them. The camera allows you to step back and actually see the blending of color and tone...the best way to view fine art is from a distance afterall...and that is precisely what you have created. <br />Perhaps there is a less drastic way to resolve your issue with the black..such as softening it with a small applique circle or selecting a variety of vintage buttons in creams tans and browns and give the quilt a tufted look.<br />Please don't relegate it to the unloved pile...you've already put so much of your heart into it. Its the season of sharing...and would be a lovely gift for someone special in your life...or me...<br /><br />Nancie Anne Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05789749518366473425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-7760568518894076532012-11-17T10:56:46.123-06:002012-11-17T10:56:46.123-06:00Unless this an heirloom quilt for your first grand...Unless this an heirloom quilt for your first granddaughter, I would pick one of the options that says add this and call it done. It is a great quilt with a lot of fabrics... my fav.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-41659962761698038772012-11-17T07:21:46.257-06:002012-11-17T07:21:46.257-06:00I think your quilt looks very beautiful, even with...I think your quilt looks very beautiful, even with the black corner stones. I would choose a dark brown inner border, and maybe use a brown thread to cool the black ones down when you quilt them. You could add a needle turn applique on top of them rather than ripping everything out... <br />Good luck on choosing the way! <br />Happy weekend,<br />LailaLitamora's Quilt & Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03723571749652650251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-76738918081127986982012-11-17T05:08:07.038-06:002012-11-17T05:08:07.038-06:00The new square would be with a lighter fabric obvi...The new square would be with a lighter fabric obviously, one that is already used in the quilt, to make it all come together. Sorry, forgot that part.Phyllishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401819213843246248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-67607558073070495662012-11-17T05:06:46.783-06:002012-11-17T05:06:46.783-06:00May I offer another 'solution' if you feel...May I offer another 'solution' if you feel the black is too powerful, without taking the whole top apart again and using a different fabric for the squares? Why don't you applique another square on the black square? I do not mean completely over it, completely covering it, but in a 90 degree angle, so that the point of the applique square touches the middle of the seam of the black square (I could draw it in a second, or point it out by hand, but find it hard to explain in words and in English too, not my first language). A square in a square. That way you will take away some of the strength of the overpowering black and you do not have to take apart the whole top and put it back together again...Phyllishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401819213843246248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-91007566773963678112012-11-17T02:15:13.596-06:002012-11-17T02:15:13.596-06:00I loved reading the comments! I wish I could see t...I loved reading the comments! I wish I could see the quilt and border choices in person... But you must finish it!!!Sherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17947050490192912888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-75962722289920291782012-11-16T17:20:06.931-06:002012-11-16T17:20:06.931-06:00Just back from vacation this evening and thought I...Just back from vacation this evening and thought I'd check your blog. I'm looking forward to seeing what you choose. I can picture you auditioning fabrics and making a thoughtful decision. Looking forward to hearing how to get to that decision - I always learn from you in these instances and your decision have always been completely spot on!Jackie's Stitcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04728521317964661942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-62908726630201770902012-11-16T17:13:19.583-06:002012-11-16T17:13:19.583-06:00Was a small black and "sashing fabric" c...Was a small black and "sashing fabric" checker an option for the inner border?Sinta Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946842748034667873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-82891589283612393932012-11-16T16:18:08.258-06:002012-11-16T16:18:08.258-06:00I think it's gorgeous just the way it is!!I think it's gorgeous just the way it is!! Nancy in WIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12499901766812074006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-29248991963258602182012-11-16T14:09:46.436-06:002012-11-16T14:09:46.436-06:00I am sewing sashing for the same quilt. I have dif...I am sewing sashing for the same quilt. I have different fabric. I think the black is great. I would keep the black and remove the "red" cornerstone fabric. Unless you can add additional borders to calm down the corner stones. In the end it is your quilt. This quilt takes a fair amount of work so I would want you to be happy with the end result. Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06788501040456075846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-34489307737202574652012-11-16T13:05:57.040-06:002012-11-16T13:05:57.040-06:00I think it looks beautiful! I'm with the first...I think it looks beautiful! I'm with the first comment...send it to me :) Since that probably will not be option #6, I would lay out fabric for the small inner black border and then look for a red w/black fabric for the outer border to tie it together maybe Chateau Rouge. I would definitely play with the fabric and take pics before sewing it on. I think with the skinny black border it should soften it up. Kind of reminds me of the half square blocks in Eventide. Love it :)Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00166989410057397766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-6988901649467949722012-11-16T12:15:52.045-06:002012-11-16T12:15:52.045-06:00The cornerstones don't bother me--they aren...The cornerstones don't bother me--they aren't even the thing I see first. I'd follow Miss Jean's advice and audition some borders. I'd likely try to work some black into them somewhere (even if just as binding), but it'd depend on the borders I figured out. It really looks just fine.Donna~~https://www.blogger.com/profile/08983652387362967468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-34487470724559673482012-11-16T11:37:55.224-06:002012-11-16T11:37:55.224-06:00What I would do is audition borders. What I would...What I would do is audition borders. What I would not do is rip it apart to replace the cornerstones. Since they are on the bias, they would more than likely be ruined. I actually like it. If you finish it and you still don't like it, you could have a give-away drawing. Or send it directly to me!!!!<br /><br />Seriously, I'm sorry this is causing you so much angst. I know that it isn't fun to have put so much work into something and not be happy with it.Miss Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06856562175207518634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-9988433083312444982012-11-16T11:28:14.689-06:002012-11-16T11:28:14.689-06:00Well after reading all the suggestions before this...Well after reading all the suggestions before this one, my immediate thought is, "I'm glad I'm not Thelma!" I love the black cornerstones! I would add the black border... let it frame the quilt like a frame around a picture, because I think this quilt you have made is picture perfect!!! BUT, it is after all, your quilt! You need to finish in the way that YOU like best! Good luck! Kindred Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09283535407728796542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-18399851285959288712012-11-16T11:01:59.961-06:002012-11-16T11:01:59.961-06:00I like the black, and think it works very well her...I like the black, and think it works very well here. I'd add the borders as planned, and if you really don't like it when all is said and done, give it to someone who does. That said, I know you've put a lot of work into it, and if you want to keep it yourself, you have to be happy with it. I know you'll find a solution that will please!Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02176793604414392644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-76641193690346973492012-11-16T10:56:45.180-06:002012-11-16T10:56:45.180-06:00All that beautiful, beautiful work. I do see what...All that beautiful, beautiful work. I do see what you mean...the colors are all so soft and pretty and then the dark sharp black pops out instead. I have a quilt at the quilter now where I did something similar. Had it all together and the dark green squares decided to take over. I unpicked every one (only the squares not the whole quilt) and resewed. It was a little tricky on a whole quilt but I did it. I didn't enjoy it at all but forced myself to keep going and now I'm glad. I didn't have as many as you do and mine were a little bigger. My heart aches for you but I know you will make it beautiful. I love how you change things around and get so creative and come up with amazing quilts.Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00586690601995058185noreply@blogger.com