I want to make a quilt either all black and white or an all red and white. Any thoughts on pros and cons for either way? I know it's hard working on black fabric and I'm also concerned about fading. What are your thoughts?
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I want to make a quilt either all black and white or an all red and white. Any thoughts on pros and cons for either way? I know it's hard working on black fabric and I'm also concerned about fading. What are your thoughts?
I should say I'm concerned about colors running onto the white.Quote:
Originally Posted by Amarillo19
It is not hard working on black fabric!
Either one makes a stunning combination, I would go with whichever one you like best.
There are Color Catcher sheets available in the laundry department of most stores that will catch any dye than migrates during washing. I love two color quilts. Either combination would be great. I also love black/white with a touch of red for an accent.
In our home a red/white quilt would be more versatile because it could be used for Christmas and Valentine's Day décor. It's just personal preference and what you like better.
I have made several quilts with black without any problems. Both of those color combinations are striking! If you prewash the fabric there should be no bleeding.
Pick what you like best.....or make both!
Have fun
Or a mix of black and white and a punch of red! Love love love black and white with a punch of color. Need to get back to my kaleidoscope quilt that this black and white with a punch of red (see avatar). I did put it back up on the design wall yesterday.... :)
I would use all three!
First, I would like to say that 2 color quilts set my heart a flutter !! A red & white quilt just makes me tingle all over! I made a black & white baby quilt for a girl that I used to work with. She requested the colors. I did an "almost" Yellow Brick Road pattern. I say almost because I cut some of the pieces wrong so I had to improvise. I couldn't bind it in white and a black binding just seamed too much and I just thought it needed a pop of color so I bound it with red. I pieced it with white thread because I could not see to unsew black thread on the black fabric.
I'm working on another black and white with a punch of yellow gold. I'd post a pic if I could.
I just finished this red/white quilt yesterday
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If you are concerned with running...I wash my quilts with Dawn dishwashing liquid and do not have that problem. A black and white quilt with red applique is on my to-do list for this year. My DD goes to a college where those are their colors. I will be tackling that shortly. I just love my red and white quilt....that is my vote!
These are great suggestions. Thank you all.
I was flipping through a McCalls Quilting magazine from Jan/Feb 2013 and on page 52 came across a red/white/black quilt that is really pretty. I don't think either the red or black take it over. If you don't have the magazine, you can go online to
mccallsquilting.com
blocks & patterns
click on the first one that says cool and contemporary free quilting patterns
scroll down to News Flash and there are directions for a lap size one.
In the magazine, they give directions for a 87 1/2 by 99 1/2" inch quilt.
Hugs,
I would go for black and white and red!
Love that combination, I made a black and white with pink witch is also very nice.
Whatever you do, please share pictures!
Happy new year!!
Thank you. That's a pretty one.Quote:
Originally Posted by quiltingtrish
this is the quilt I made for a friend who loves red, white and black.
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Lucky friend. It's beautiful.Quote:
Originally Posted by Iris Girl
Above: Here's my 'Good Vibrations' quilt. I bought the fabric from M* and some of it is black and white ie you could use the fabric without the red designs from the range.
I found this one in the gallery by Denis.
