tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572317733773180899.post4794823169040931273..comments2024-03-28T08:39:05.413-04:00Comments on joy for grace: Observations on Natural, Light, Low-Volume FabricsNancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572317733773180899.post-26442816711417686062017-06-27T00:43:02.334-04:002017-06-27T00:43:02.334-04:00They do look different, don't they, Karen? My...They do look different, don't they, Karen? My preference is to use lights/naturals with colors but this most recent quilt (with the coral sashing) just happened because of leftovers from another quilt. I think I'll go back to colors now.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572317733773180899.post-10857108444421508702017-06-26T09:39:29.374-04:002017-06-26T09:39:29.374-04:00I can see quite a difference between the warm tone...I can see quite a difference between the warm tones you used for the quilt on the right compared to the cooler tones for the one on the left. The one on the left looks very pastel and well suited for anyone who likes pastels. I have not done any low volume projects.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01816001950084090576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572317733773180899.post-45067978127438520182017-06-23T20:18:55.359-04:002017-06-23T20:18:55.359-04:00Thanks for your kind words about Sunday Morning, J...Thanks for your kind words about Sunday Morning, Joyful. I would have given it to you if you'd asked first! <br /><br />A quilt from low volume scraps takes a lot of scraps so if you're thinking of making one, save, save, save!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572317733773180899.post-3129555025683004062017-06-23T20:13:32.753-04:002017-06-23T20:13:32.753-04:00Hi, Susan. I'm with you about the term "...Hi, Susan. I'm with you about the term "low volume." I don't know how it originated or evolved but I don't usually use it and did in this post because the "Sunday Morning" pattern called for low volume fabrics and looking at her finished quilt it looked like a variety of light fabrics. <br /><br />I think the terms "natural" and "neutral" can also be ambiguous, too, though. Natural, as in the colors of nature, can be very broad, from the color of muslin to the color of sand, slate, etc. In general I think most of us think of "natural" as a range of light cream/sand/wheat colors. And neutral can be almost as confusing -- grey, tan, cream, charcoal, black -- and I think I've read that red can be a neutral sometimes. <br /><br />English is such a great language that can sometimes be very precise, but other times not quite so.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572317733773180899.post-16823109229740902422017-06-23T20:03:50.129-04:002017-06-23T20:03:50.129-04:00Hi, Janet. After that first low-volume quilt I th...Hi, Janet. After that first low-volume quilt I thought I would probably not make another, at least not one with that pattern. This second one just evolved as a result of the cast-offs from the backgrounds. <br /><br />I really can't imagine you making a low-volume quilt because you make such wonderfully beautiful and colorful quilts. Just keep going with those!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572317733773180899.post-62793556379416952682017-06-23T19:57:54.659-04:002017-06-23T19:57:54.659-04:00Thank you, Deb. I love the stars on scrappy backg...Thank you, Deb. I love the stars on scrappy backgrounds, too. It's sitting on my to-be-quilted pile, but I think I'm going to make a little adjustment to it before quilting it. (That's one bad thing about leaving a quilt sit too long at my house: I might decide to change it!)<br /><br />I like having both handwork and machine sewing to work on but if I get too many quilts going at the same time I don't make much progress on any of them. But I do like a little variety.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572317733773180899.post-72610724034576890842017-06-23T19:49:27.112-04:002017-06-23T19:49:27.112-04:00Thank you, Michelle.Thank you, Michelle.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572317733773180899.post-75875560478713496702017-06-23T19:48:35.314-04:002017-06-23T19:48:35.314-04:00Thanks for sharing your observations, Miri. I agr...Thanks for sharing your observations, Miri. I agree, I think the sashing makes a difference. I guess it defines the space, creating blocks instead of just one overall light space.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572317733773180899.post-32221265041727697762017-06-23T19:41:51.757-04:002017-06-23T19:41:51.757-04:00Hi, Yanicka. I read about color theory but the be...Hi, Yanicka. I read about color theory but the best way to learn (I think) is to actually play with colors, either fabric or paint or even paint chips, so we can see the interaction. I understand but I don't always "see" until after blocks are sewn together. Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572317733773180899.post-2569882660937493822017-06-23T19:37:11.567-04:002017-06-23T19:37:11.567-04:00Thank you, Dawn. Yes, it is so wonderful to have ...Thank you, Dawn. Yes, it is so wonderful to have so may fabrics and colors available to us. (Though I sometimes wish I could find a store -- a brick and mortar store -- with every fabric available so I could see them in person!) We live at a great time even if we can only see some of them online. I actually can't imagine buying fabric from an early Montgomery Ward or Sears Roebuck catalog where there was only a description of color. Yes, lucky us!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572317733773180899.post-30596414779551520962017-06-23T16:09:32.551-04:002017-06-23T16:09:32.551-04:00I've never made a quilt completely from low-vo...I've never made a quilt completely from low-volume fabrics, but I'm like your daughter... I would a scooped up your Sunday Morning quilt. It's SEW restful. LOVE it!!The Joyful Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10706614750500929214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572317733773180899.post-90813096725371115242017-06-23T15:54:32.538-04:002017-06-23T15:54:32.538-04:00I like both quilts very much. When people started...I like both quilts very much. When people started using the term "low volume", I think it was very confusing. I still won't use it. =) I say neutrals when I mean that, or lights, or pastels, or whatever is more exact. Low volume has too much width of meaning, which makes it, essentially, completely meaningless. Each of your quilts has great beauty, so I'm not hung up on labeling them one thing or another. =)Susan https://www.blogger.com/profile/09159163720029661287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572317733773180899.post-64769229155043963282017-06-22T04:45:21.507-04:002017-06-22T04:45:21.507-04:00I have never done a low volume quilt, but I like t...I have never done a low volume quilt, but I like the effects of both of yours. I tend to lean toward the warm and creamy, as well, but the first one you made has a very fresh feel to it. Perfect for Spring or Summer bed making. : )Janet O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05083607398709252597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572317733773180899.post-45719133296935050232017-06-21T18:37:55.809-04:002017-06-21T18:37:55.809-04:00I love that Stars on Scrappy project!
The light...I love that Stars on Scrappy project! <br /><br />The light colors are restful and give a sort of dreamy / misty feeling. <br /><br />It's nice to work on a variety of projects and each one has its own mood and personality :) Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091419343402163298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572317733773180899.post-2392756537832455992017-06-21T18:03:18.125-04:002017-06-21T18:03:18.125-04:00I like those light colors. Beautiful work! I like those light colors. Beautiful work! Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10123691580195879542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572317733773180899.post-37438281836661515072017-06-21T12:48:51.736-04:002017-06-21T12:48:51.736-04:00Thanks for showing both quilts side by side. Very ...Thanks for showing both quilts side by side. Very interesting..I think the narrow smashing giving a bit more color and contrast is the big difference. I Just love that quilt.Mirihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01245963180065978054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572317733773180899.post-80964900706165288842017-06-21T11:08:00.288-04:002017-06-21T11:08:00.288-04:00I love color theory and every quilters should take...I love color theory and every quilters should take a class about it. I know I include it when I teach Quilting 101. It make all the difference between liking or loving your quilts. The one on the right is so warm and inviting, like sand on the beach. I love itYanicka https://www.blogger.com/profile/12760046527331950581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572317733773180899.post-53751110403336836582017-06-21T09:43:13.694-04:002017-06-21T09:43:13.694-04:00All beautiful quilts. Aren't we lucky to have ...All beautiful quilts. Aren't we lucky to have so many options in our fabrics? <br />You did a wonderful job with all your colors.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10449153053042003955noreply@blogger.com