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Thursday, January 20, 2011

Help! Opinions Wanted

So I'm in the middle of putting a new book together for spring market.  The first draft of the book is done.  Quilts are being made.  Patterns are being tested.  Patterns have already started being revised. 

I am going back and forth on one of the quilts, and thought I would ask your opinion.  This quilt is made with Birch Organic Fabrics.  The line is Circa 60 Beach Mod.  I am putting them together with solids.  There will be two colors of solids, white and one other one.  The problem is I can't decide!  I keep changing my mind. 

The two options are rust


or mustard.


What do you think?  Rust or Mustard? 

I see the rust and I am in love with the rust, but then I see the mustard yellow, and I really like that option too.  Both look good, so what do YOU think????
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66 comments:

  1. ChrisJanuary 20, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    I would so go with the rust. It is a different look and it really makes the block pop.

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  2. Barb in MiJanuary 20, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    I vote for Rust. The mustard looks more washed out and I like strong colors better. Just my 2 cents though - I believe the end result will look good in both colors. Good luck with your decision!

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  3. SarahJanuary 20, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    Rust!

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  4. A.J. Dub. (Amy)January 20, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    Depends on if you to pop or blend. Pop = Rust Blend = Mustard.
    I like the Rust.

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  5. danetteJanuary 20, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    rust

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  6. UnknownJanuary 20, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    rust

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  7. DebbieJanuary 20, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    Wow...I'm a rust lover too.

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  8. kristieJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Okay I am different! I liked the mustard ;o)

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  9. SherrillJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    Rust, rust!! It's beautiful!

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  10. DebJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    I like the rust - gives it more warmth and I think the mustard kind of washes the colors out.

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  11. NancyJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    I am a fan of the rust. It seems to contrast nicely with all the colors, where the mustard seems to blend more.

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  12. SarDeeJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Wow, that is a hard choice! Initially, I thought the mustard is just... wow, such a good contrast but on a second glance the rust just calls out to me!! Then again I am an orange fan so both colors work but I lean towards rust.

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  13. Andra GayleJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    RUST

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  14. Lucky Duck DreamsJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    The rust is almost too staid and the mustard alost too overwhelming yet they both complement the fabrics. I would use both together in some way. Either mustard to highlight and then rust to calm it down and set it off a bit. My vote is both!

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  15. Sharon@LoftyQuilts.comJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    MUSTARD, ITS HAPPIER

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  16. Gene BlackJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    I am a fan of the RUST.

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  17. AnnmarieJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    I'd use the rust - it makes the other colors stand out more than the mustard.

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  18. DonnaJanuary 20, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    Rust. Mustard looks like "dirty" yellow but that is just one of my quirks! Happy quilting.

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  19. karen @ badlandsquiltsJanuary 20, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    I vote mustard or even a gray... For some reason I don't like rust and pure white together? Good luck!

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  20. Barbara McDJanuary 20, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    Rust

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  21. The WheelersJanuary 20, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    wow, i am surprised that so many like rust. i do like rust, but i like that the yellow is bright. good luck with that!

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  22. JanJanuary 20, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    Mustard!

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  23. DeannaJanuary 20, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    I'm a "rust" vote, too.

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  24. KarenJanuary 20, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    Like the rust.

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  25. JanetJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    I vote rust.

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  26. krisgrayJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    The rust gives more contrast but, personally, the mustard is -very- pretty.

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  27. Stitched With PrayerJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    I vote for the Rust also...looks richer, more contrast and I'm a contrast kind of girl, LOL.

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  28. MoostersJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Rust!

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  29. ChristineJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    I vote for the rusk, I love it!
    Christine
    http://thefabricjunkie.blogspot.com/

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  30. ChristineJanuary 20, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    Definitely rust!

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  31. NancyinSTLJanuary 20, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    Since the rust would be more predictable, I'd choose the mustard.

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  32. CaliQuilterJanuary 20, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    Since we are talking photograpy....rust! There is more contrast using the rust. Mustard is a beautiful color but in my experience it doesn't photograph well and washes out in photos.

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  33. By Hoki QuiltsJanuary 20, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    I would go with the rust, it's warm, comforting, goes well as a contrast and to tell you the truth... if I saw the pattern with the mustard colour I'd just flick past it.
    Good luck

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  34. BettyJanuary 20, 2011 at 11:51 PM

    rust

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  35. ErikaJanuary 21, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    I like contrast so I'd choose rust.

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  36. KathyJanuary 21, 2011 at 3:50 AM

    Definitely the rust!

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  37. JaneJanuary 21, 2011 at 4:25 AM

    Mustard!

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  38. sueJanuary 21, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    Mustard :-)

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  39. BethJanuary 21, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    Rust. I think it makes the block pop.

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  40. Sue DaurioJanuary 21, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    for a beachy quilt I like the mustard, brighter beachier color. The rust is very pretty but looks a little dark to me for a beachy quilt. But really both are beautiful!!!

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  41. StaciJanuary 21, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    Rust. More contrast and the pretty colors really show off on the darker color.

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  42. BarbJanuary 21, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    Rust....

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  43. Miki WillaJanuary 21, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    I vote for the rust. It makes the other colors pop so well.

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  44. LesQuiltsJanuary 21, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Hi!
    The mustard will make the quilt happy, which would go with the fabric, but I think it will take over the quilt unless you add it in small amounts, ie: thin strips, small pieces, etc
    The rust gives it a more calming, subdued look, but I hate fall, I associate all the fall colours with all the plants, trees, flowers, etc dieing.
    So maybe to help you decide, think about the look would you like...
    Take care, Leslie

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  45. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    I like the rust, it's a sharper contrast that the mustard.

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  46. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    Rust!!

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  47. EliseJanuary 21, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    I like the rust. Never been a fan of mustard - the color or the condiment.

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  48. DanielleJanuary 21, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    mustard is my vote.

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  49. Kim and JimJanuary 21, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    I'm a rust kind of gal. The mustard is happy & bright, but I love the darker tone of the rust and how it picks out the images & colors on the contrasting fabric.

    Yaay on another book! Your books are amazing!

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  50. LuAnnJanuary 21, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    Could you do two side strips of mustard and top and bottom rust? If I had to choose one I'd pick the rust.

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  51. ZZBJanuary 21, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    RUST

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  52. ZZBJanuary 21, 2011 at 8:20 PM

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  53. WilmaJanuary 23, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    Rust! Mustard is nice, but rust is just more... traditional & timeless & quilty.

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  54. GladysJanuary 23, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Rust, definitely! Hugs!

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  55. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    I'd be tempted to use the rust and the mustard and skip the white - but that's just me. :-) Looking forward to seeing your final choice. LH

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  56. Mary Grace McNamaraJanuary 23, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    I vote rust! But whatever you do will look great!

    MGM

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  57. SHORTY'S QUILTSJanuary 23, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    I must agree and hope my suggestion puts it over the top. I vote for RUST!

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  58. LindaJanuary 23, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    Rust please.

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  59. MommarockJanuary 24, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    I think the rust. The mustard in the quilt already pops all by itself, and you don't want overkill in the quilt. Some people will want just a little pop. Where others who want that yikes wowza, they will see the mustard yellow in the quilt and make the change themselves. I certainly prefer the rust with a little pop.

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  60. funtalkermittsJanuary 24, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    It has to be RUST it makes your other colors POP right out. Seems like RUST is the favorite from all comments.

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  61. JeaneJanuary 24, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    I like mustard. Besides, mustard is high on the designer list this year. Either will work well.

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  62. Shirley in CanadaJanuary 24, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Rust - hands down

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  63. Quilt GeniusJanuary 24, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    I really like the rust

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  64. NoelaJanuary 24, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    I vote for the rust, it has a bit more zing. Good luck with your decision.

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  65. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    RUST!!!
    the mustard blends nicely but the rust is outstanding
    susan in ct

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  66. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Rust

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