When you're laying out colors for a project it is easy to overlook black as your accent color. I was reminded of that again today when Sharon Boggon posted her new CQJP project. Not only is there black in the focus fabric in the center, the black and pink braid is a stunning addition... I can hardly wait to see this stitched.
I post about Sharon often so you've probably already looked at her famous
"I dropped the button box" quilt.. I know I urged you recently to check out her colors combinations but now go again and see how often she uses black as an accent color... especially with gold , beige , and brown.
The crazy quilter who, in my opinion, uses black most effectively and with great drama is
Maureen Greeson.
She also does the most elegant ribbon work.. You must browse her blog just to see her ribbon flowers.
Maureen's work
Maureen's work. There is great simplicity and elegance in everything Maureen does..
This is lovely block of black and pink is by
Pam Kellogg... Pam is starting a new series of online classes where you pay by the class, She posted her schedule on her blog today. She is a master at intricate and unique seams and has her own method of using waste canvas to do them.
And don't think that it's only with pink where black is fun.... it can be dramatic with any color... This a RR block done years ago by Jo Newsham and the beautiful seam work was done by Leslie Ehrlich.
That was a fabulous RR and this is but one of the stunning blocks...excellent seam work!!!!
ReplyDeleteI use black a lot. Usually not a lot of black but even just a little bit can really make things stand out. And occasionally something just calls for lots of black so I go for it. Happy Thanksgiving :)
ReplyDeleteI use black a lot. Usually not a lot of black but even just a little bit can really make things stand out. And occasionally something just calls for lots of black so I go for it. Happy Thanksgiving :)
ReplyDeleteGerry, thank you for your lovely compliments on my work! Happy Thanksgiving, Pam
ReplyDeleteFeeling sorry for myself lately for no reason in particular, I haven't been visiting blogs. Thank you so much for your wonderful comments about my work. It is especially treasured since it comes from someone who does work I so admire...everything you do is special. I do love black and the way it makes any embellishment in any color seem to jump out at you. Thank you again. XO
ReplyDeleteThey are all gorgeous and amazing! I would probably overlook black, and now I won't!
ReplyDeleteBetsy