tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508857823676162312.post7848230531148010270..comments2024-03-10T16:56:30.547-05:00Comments on Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber: 2014 Summer Book Club: Beyond Neutral by John Q. Adamsfantasktichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15138346415565049466noreply@blogger.comBlogger132125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508857823676162312.post-49711933541466686382014-07-24T10:42:24.918-05:002014-07-24T10:42:24.918-05:00I've never been one for white, in clothes or i...I've never been one for white, in clothes or in sewing. So I'm always looking for a different background for my quilts and bags. I think browns and greens can really set off colors and patterns.Snowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341590424657879116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508857823676162312.post-21829476191309169922014-07-06T16:12:44.775-05:002014-07-06T16:12:44.775-05:00Looks like a fabulous book! I'm currently work...Looks like a fabulous book! I'm currently working on one with a navy background. After seeing these pictures, I'd like to try one with a green one!Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02424786480539211171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508857823676162312.post-56122753447963726572014-07-03T16:28:58.782-05:002014-07-03T16:28:58.782-05:00I just got the light navy AMB solid in order to ma...I just got the light navy AMB solid in order to make a quilt with it as a background, I love the cover of his book as inspiration. Marahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18423053931750504850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508857823676162312.post-71873329416481971812014-07-03T15:59:35.490-05:002014-07-03T15:59:35.490-05:00I love using not-white-tones backgrounds on quilts...I love using not-white-tones backgrounds on quilts! Even better, I like to use patterns for the background and solids for the main design. Totally different! I should make more quilts. Better yet, I should finish the tops I have and really make them "quilts!"<br /><br />http://justsomeboobs.blogspot.com/2014/03/alyof-march-complete-april-goals.htmlJessica Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08127961421087845679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508857823676162312.post-14856741115556112932014-07-03T13:30:02.462-05:002014-07-03T13:30:02.462-05:00I am currently working on a quilt that I am using ...I am currently working on a quilt that I am using a rich dark brown as the background for some really bright fall fabrics. Thanks<br />dragonfly9716 at yahoo dot com Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508857823676162312.post-91507946626199239102014-07-02T01:33:41.972-05:002014-07-02T01:33:41.972-05:00Looks like a great book. I'd like to try using...Looks like a great book. I'd like to try using navy blue as a background. Thanks!Miggsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16031550532392791516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508857823676162312.post-69075858139324905722014-07-01T23:36:01.842-05:002014-07-01T23:36:01.842-05:00I will be using some denim for a background for a ...I will be using some denim for a background for a picnic quilt. It should be fun!<br />SewSealyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08735252481374649507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508857823676162312.post-62776289116966122632014-07-01T22:27:15.790-05:002014-07-01T22:27:15.790-05:00I made my grandson two pillows using a dark blue, ...I made my grandson two pillows using a dark blue, almost black background and I loved how they turned out! I will be using a taupe background in my next quilt.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10528272280955137040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508857823676162312.post-2332010555003764122014-07-01T15:45:40.919-05:002014-07-01T15:45:40.919-05:00
This looks like a fabulous quilt book!! I want t...<br />This looks like a fabulous quilt book!! I want to try a quilt using a bright color as the background.Carla Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09689496049007179643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508857823676162312.post-72596224369597876162014-06-30T16:38:53.331-05:002014-06-30T16:38:53.331-05:00After seeing John's quilts I want to try using...After seeing John's quilts I want to try using a color as a background on my next quilt. Thanks for the inspiration.Ceciliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15207867362411137201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508857823676162312.post-14594837020627044082014-06-30T16:25:20.556-05:002014-06-30T16:25:20.556-05:00I enjoyed John's presentation at Schoolhouse. ...I enjoyed John's presentation at Schoolhouse. I used to use lots of color in sashing but then turned to the whites and creams. I love all the color and will be glad to go back to more colorful quilt backgrounds. Thanks.Mom Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03557845696047507480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508857823676162312.post-6904174745962677082014-06-30T05:54:46.962-05:002014-06-30T05:54:46.962-05:00I'm drawn to quilts that are made with differe...I'm drawn to quilts that are made with different colored backgrounds, rather than the standard cream and white. I'm in the process of finishing a quilt top that is mainly grey with a variety of bold colored batiks. The colors just pop against they grey. Jeaninehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07212774414531892450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508857823676162312.post-54420937656773827612014-06-29T01:17:01.621-05:002014-06-29T01:17:01.621-05:00I use gray a lot for my neutral. I don't usual...I use gray a lot for my neutral. I don't usually like to use solids either, I like tiny prints so it looks solid from a distance. java divahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06335176920601718794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508857823676162312.post-10687359343852540812014-06-28T21:00:25.402-05:002014-06-28T21:00:25.402-05:00I would use them in my backgroundsI would use them in my backgroundsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02110297102426743760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508857823676162312.post-5125584033482080292014-06-28T18:18:30.331-05:002014-06-28T18:18:30.331-05:00For me to go "Beyond Neutral" would be t...For me to go "Beyond Neutral" would be to get away from my go to background color of white and try something different, like ash or sky (looking at my Kona color card). Navy blue would be nice also....depending on the fabric. Thanks for the give away!Jacklynn Grimmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11096344842079472571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508857823676162312.post-19050309934662452352014-06-28T12:56:05.824-05:002014-06-28T12:56:05.824-05:00I gravitate to blues, so I love the idea of using ...I gravitate to blues, so I love the idea of using a blue as the quilt background. That also saves me from needing to buy whites that I wouldn't otherwise use.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508857823676162312.post-91101109887673266872014-06-28T10:24:11.907-05:002014-06-28T10:24:11.907-05:00Oh gosh, I just love Fallen Timbers. It's goin...Oh gosh, I just love Fallen Timbers. It's going on my "must make" list with the same color palette. Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04329536555793377629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508857823676162312.post-60917346914418398902014-06-27T20:51:08.793-05:002014-06-27T20:51:08.793-05:00Great book. I've been looking for a new proje...Great book. I've been looking for a new project and this book has given me many new ideas. Thank you.Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07216338670332465210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508857823676162312.post-84190957136387364962014-06-27T16:29:24.925-05:002014-06-27T16:29:24.925-05:00This book looks great. I tend to stick with White ...This book looks great. I tend to stick with White or Cream as my neutrals- the Navy looks like a nice new neutral to try next!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14267651974427560092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508857823676162312.post-49030994970779103192014-06-27T11:42:03.871-05:002014-06-27T11:42:03.871-05:00I have a quilt with an emerald green background pe...I have a quilt with an emerald green background percolating in my head.salamandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01910714034167880862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508857823676162312.post-45826212255340141652014-06-27T11:30:37.320-05:002014-06-27T11:30:37.320-05:00Love his ideas, I'm going for a primary color ...Love his ideas, I'm going for a primary color background and I think I'll use at least 4 different quilts.CA Bobbie https://www.blogger.com/profile/02865755310382918254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508857823676162312.post-12348779456488423462014-06-27T06:59:21.895-05:002014-06-27T06:59:21.895-05:00My favorite is Wind and Sky. I always tend to go t...My favorite is Wind and Sky. I always tend to go toward blues and purples and teals. I'm planning a halloween quilt with black as the background color.Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17575051887187352365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508857823676162312.post-29699273780537006122014-06-27T03:41:40.521-05:002014-06-27T03:41:40.521-05:00Nice post. I'm trying different background col...Nice post. I'm trying different background colour than white in my next quilt. AnnaleenaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508857823676162312.post-15267805523915409612014-06-27T02:11:51.045-05:002014-06-27T02:11:51.045-05:00I have a plan for a quilt using black background f...I have a plan for a quilt using black background fabric.<br />jen dot barnard at btinternet dot comJen Barnardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05123005836842572424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508857823676162312.post-61901616043560117902014-06-27T01:30:14.175-05:002014-06-27T01:30:14.175-05:00The title "Beyond Neutral" makes me thin...The title "Beyond Neutral" makes me think of allowing the neutrals to complement the other fabrics in a quilt, making the neutrals more than mere background elements. Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11786511163919657885noreply@blogger.com