Why Do You Choose Specific Colors for Your Quilting Art Projects?

 As we work with color for our quilting and fabric art projects, we may find ourselves selecting the same or similar color combinations over and over.  Why does this happen?

When I was making quilts to sell, left to my own choices, I usually selected colors I liked, which, when you learn about color schemes, were the “cool” colors, those with pink or blue undertones.  These are the colors that look best on me, so I usually surround myself with them.

                            However, when I made quilts on commission, often my customers chose colors I never would in the “warm” color range, those with yellow undertones.  And some would combine the two, as nature does.

So….when considering quilts to make “on spec” for shops, I began selecting colors I might not for myself or for my home decor.  I found, though, that these sold well.  Either they were the “in” colors that season, or they were favorites with someone other than myself.

                       Color has a magic of its own.  With some imagination, you can create quilts and fabric art with appeal for most anyone.  If you’re making quilts solely for yourself, you may find yourself choosing colors that look best on you in clothing. 

 However, become a little adventuresome and select some colors outside the ordinary for your next project!