Sunday, February 28, 2010

Folksy Flannels decisions

I was keen to whip up this little baby quilt last night using Anna Maria Horner's Folksy Flannels. I kept the design simple to appreciate each of the fabrics. I cut them all out and arranged them on the bed, and then asked my husband Todd what he thought.

He thought it needed a little white strip in between each patterned fabric. Well, that's not what I wanted to hear. Once I get started on a project I want it finished yesterday (I'm so impatient). I don't know anyone around here who sells white flannel at the moment - we are in the middle of summer after all. So I would have to buy it from the states and wait 2 weeks for it to arrive.

I do like the white in between. The question is, is it worth the wait?


PS. I drew these diagrams with EQ6 just to get an idea of what it would look like either way.
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10 comments:

  1. Ally NFebruary 28, 2010 at 5:54 PM

    Blueberries sells plain white flannel Kate.. its $13 per metre and I love the quilt!! those fabrics are so pretty

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  2. ingridFebruary 28, 2010 at 7:40 PM

    I like the white because it allows each of the fabrics to stand out on its own. lets be honest though, looks good either way!

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  3. rebecca jonesFebruary 28, 2010 at 8:16 PM

    Elizabeth and I like the white. Right now you need to delay gratification - sacrifice something good now for something better later. Be strong Katie. You can do it! Or not.

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  4. UnknownFebruary 28, 2010 at 11:18 PM

    I do like the white. Your hubby has a good eye. If I asked my hubby for his opinion, he just wouldn't know what to say.

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  5. pklawMarch 1, 2010 at 12:46 AM

    I think the white is perfect. Why does it have to be flannel? A white cotton would work and add an additional texture.

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  6. nettieMarch 1, 2010 at 1:13 AM

    i think your husband is right, but i wouldn't want to wait either.

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  7. wishes, true and kindMarch 1, 2010 at 5:02 AM

    Don't you just hate it when your husband is right about something? Although, I'm impressed with your husband's design sensibility. My husband would not have had a clue! LOL. I like the way the white frames each fabric.

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  8. CarlaMarch 1, 2010 at 7:10 AM

    You know, the white strips that you are thinking of adding are quite narrow. Why not go for a truly modern and brave choice and try some Kona white. It might just set off the wonderful texture of the flannel plus feed your "get it done today" thoughts!

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  9. Sharon (Stitches on Mars)March 1, 2010 at 11:29 AM

    Hi Kate,
    Do the white stripes have to be flannel...maybe a textural change would be good too, like cotton or chenille :)
    Lucky you though, my DH would be NO help :)
    Hugs, Sharon

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  10. ToddMarch 1, 2010 at 5:13 PM

    and now the world knows the true creative genious behind kate conklin designs... move over babe - here comes todd conklin designs "and co" (that's you - the "co" bit)

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