Tuesday 27 October 2015

WIP: "Beach House" versus "Sea Buddies"


"Sea Buddies"
A couple of months ago, I bought a "Sea Buddies" charm pack. As I dug through some fabrics in my tickle trunk (aka the "grand valise") to find a complementary fabric, I realized that the bright green that I used to accent my Sparkling Gemstones quilt would work with the fish and turtles in my new bundle. As well, the solid blue that I bought for the gemstones might also work. Somehow.

I think the green matches better, but the blue could be the ocean. Perhaps both fabrics will complement the colourful sea creatures. As usual, I'm not confident with my colour choices.

And then, a few weeks ago, I couldn't resist a dotted fabric that I initially thought would work with the "Sea Buddies".

Then I refound the "Beach House" jelly roll that I bought with intentions of making a silly lobster-shaped quilt for my lovely Acadian mother-in-law. Now, I see that the dotted fabric works much better with my Beach House. Or maybe not. It works well with the strips that don't have a green background. Perhaps I'll pull them out and use them for something else. Ah.... the indecision.

"Beach House"





















The longer I wait to cut... the more likely I am to change my mind. Again. (The blue looks good with my Beach House buddies.)

"Beach House" jelly roll





















Fully immersed in my indecision, I am linking to TN&TN's WIP Wednesday today! If you have some time, please check out the other posts. We have a lot of creative Canadians who post; several of them are very dedicated and post weekly.

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6 comments:

  1. Pam @ Quilting Fun28 October 2015 at 09:23

    Love the Beach House fabric! A lobster sounds fabulous. I love the bright backgrounds, on both collections, they add lots of great colour.

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    1. Laurel's Stitches29 October 2015 at 09:13

      Thanks, Pam! I always love your comments and advice.

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  2. Susan J Barker28 October 2015 at 11:40

    These fabrics go very nicely together either direction you may choose! They seem best suited to a pieced rather than applique design tho... In the end I am sure you will love working with and creating whatever it turns out to be!

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    1. Laurel's Stitches29 October 2015 at 09:14

      Thanks so much for visiting, Susan. Thanks also for the advice.I will follow it!

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  3. Angela28 October 2015 at 15:02

    Such cheerful fabrics! By the way your art bra looks fabulous in the show! I will try to post some photos soon.

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    1. Laurel's Stitches29 October 2015 at 09:17

      Thank you, Angela! You might be able to tell that I love those bright colours too.

      I've been thinking lots about you and the bra auction. I know those kind of things can get very busy right before the big day. I hope you are having continued successes!

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