quilt colors Archives - Beth Ann Doing

I have been working with 2 1/2 inch fabric squares and I can’t seem to get my colors right. So, out comes my color wheel. Quilt fabric colors are just like paint colors and I am going to try and explain a bit.

I have used this method too HERE (color from a photo) and HERE the tried and true, move fabrics around !
The color wheel is how to get you started, BUT as with everything it’s just a start, YOU do YOU. NO RULES

The color wheel is simply a circle tool that shows the relationships of colors. Below is a six color, color wheel with the primary colors being RED, YELLOW and BLUE. Primary colors are the three colors that cannot be created by mixing other colors together: red, blue, and yellow.

Secondary colors are created by mixing two primary colors together:
Mix Red and Green you get Yellow
Mix Red and Blue you get Magenta (light purple)
Mix Blue and Green you get Cyan (light blue)

The color wheel also organizes the colors based on their relationships with one another. Colors that are directly across from each other on the color wheel are called complementary colors. These colors create a strong contrast when placed next to each other. For example, red and green are complementary colors.

Remember with fabric you have textures and patterns that will add interest to your quilt. And most importantly, HAVE FUN WITH COLOR ! ! !

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Today is National Pins and Needle Day ! What better way to celebrate than with OLD quilts.
When we travel I take pictures of quilt too. I “ALWAYS” ask before taking pictures, to date I’ve not had anyone say, “NO” and most say thanks for asking.

These 2 quilts are from a Shop in Chillicothe, MO
Notice the red and how it’s the color that has stayed the best over the years

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Quilt Block Colors with a Color Wheel – Beth Ann Doing

Old Quilts from Travels

Today is National Pins and Needle Day ! What better way to celebrate than with OLD quilts.
When we travel I take pictures of quilt too. I “ALWAYS” ask before taking pictures, to date I’ve not had anyone say, “NO” and most say thanks for asking.

Today is National Pins and Needle Day ! What better way to celebrate than with OLD quilts. When we travel I take pictures of quilt too. I “ALWAYS” ask before taking pictures, to date I’ve not had anyone say, “NO” and most say thanks for asking.

Today is National Pins and Needle Day ! What better way to celebrate than with OLD quilts.
When we travel I take pictures of quilt too. I “ALWAYS” ask before taking pictures, to date I’ve not had anyone say, “NO” and most say thanks for asking.