Dee Christophers Color Theory Class

[Millie S.]

Dee Christopher's Saturday Color Theory class: I am picking my fabrics out and my theme fabric has very little background showing but what is showing, is black. Can I still use a white background for the blocks or should I now use a black background. I DO intend to use this theme fabric as a border and/or backing. Thank you. Millie

[lynneschultz]

Re Dee Christopher’s Color Theory Class: What is the manufacturer and name of the theme fabric so I can obtain more? Thx.

[Sharlet M.]

Are we supposed to make a warm block and a cool block this week as part of our homework if we choose to?

[Sharlet M.]

Here are my photos for warms/cools and then for the 4 seasons. I have a couple fabrics that could go either way and various seasons. Also I posted an alternate focus fabric that I just found. So I'm not sure what I'll use yet. I'll wait to see as we continue with the classes. I'm enjoying this exercise!

Here's a fabric pull I might use. Am I weird to think the selected block patterns will -- to some extent -- dictate the final fabric selection?

[Helen W.]

You think more like what I like to do. After seeing the block, select fabric colors that would look good together for that specific piece. You can also look at the big picture. Pull the fabrics that you would
like to use overall, but save the individual selection of block fabrics until you see what blocks you are
going to be making. I like to have a picture of the quilt before pulling fabrics. HelenW

There appear to be two significantly different methods for Half Square Triangles (HSTs). The first is place two fabrics right sides together, draw a diagonal line, sew 1/4" from the diagonal line and cut on the diagonal line. Et voila two HSTs. (This method can be used to create 4, 8 or more HSTs)

The other is the one in our book: cut fabric diagonally and sew the two fabrics right sides together.

What are the pros and cons of each method?

[Helen W.]

One con I know of, is that if you cut on the diagonal first, you now have a bias edge. Very prone to
stretching and getting wonky. The marked line is more accurate for me. Just stitch on it and not
worry about having it go a little off. HelenW

This 51”x 51” grayscale quilt was “commissioned” by the love of my life. I used Kona Gray fat quarters with cream sashing and the Crazy Eight ruler. For some reason I just get a "?" even though I resized picture. . . Oh well try this

http://www.elainemayes.com/gray-crazy-eights

[Brenda R.]

was there a class yesterday I can't fine a recording for 3/19 Class?