Wednesday, 29 January 2014

Purplelicious - A Work In Progress

I promised you more purple and today you are going to get it! Remember the purple improv blocks from a few weeks ago?


I found some more purple scraps from Hard Core and added those into the soup. Some of the purples from Hard Core are warmer and I think that helps. Maybe? I think I have the blocks about where I'd like them and in a layout that I'm liking.


Now, I'm thinking about the border and considering these options:

1) Kona Purple:


2) Kona Eggplant:


3) Kona Tulip:


4) Kona Berry:


5) Kona Dark Violet:


6) Heritage Solids Magenta:


7) Mix of medium value purples:


Decisions, decisions! Which purple do you prefer?

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39 comments:

  1. Unknown29 January 2014 at 09:30

    This looks so cool! I like Kona purple or Kona Berry ;)

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  2. Julia Graber29 January 2014 at 09:36

    I like the mix of medium values as it carries the design out into the border. Great work!

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  3. Dominique29 January 2014 at 09:42

    Honestly, I like them all. But if I went with the mix of values, I might be tempted to add a border to it... that would defeat the purpose. As for single colour, maybe the first one has a sight edge... The Eggplant, Berry, and Magenta seem closer to the Radiant Orchid theme, if that's what you are going for but don't let the Pantone police dictate your quilting decisions...

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  4. The Colorful Fabriholic29 January 2014 at 09:49

    I love the Kona Eggplant version. I think it sets off the blocks the best by providing a bit of contrast. The mixed border seems a bit too busy to me, and not enough contrast.

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  5. Cynthia Brunz Designs29 January 2014 at 10:00

    I am a fan of the purple or the dark violet. Really like what you are putting together!

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  6. bee29 January 2014 at 10:07

    love the blocks! tough choice on the borders - i really like the eggplant, dark violet and purple.

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  7. Debbie29 January 2014 at 10:22

    oh wow - so hard to choose! I kind of like the Berry or the mixed, tho I agree - any would be lovely! Loving this!

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  8. Anonymous29 January 2014 at 10:29

    I really like the mixed- these blocks are wonderful!

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  9. Nina Lise@Mrs Moen29 January 2014 at 10:34

    They all look good, but the scrappy one is my favorite. Love the orange strips you have added, they make everything pop!

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  10. Unknown29 January 2014 at 10:46

    Mix!

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  11. Vera29 January 2014 at 10:55

    I say Kona Eggplant :-) I prefer those with red undertone.

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  12. JoanG29 January 2014 at 10:59

    Eggplant gets my vote also!

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  13. Jennifer29 January 2014 at 11:21

    I really like the first one - Kona Purple, or the mix of purples.

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  14. Renee29 January 2014 at 11:31

    Oh they look so pretty! I vote either purple or a mix!

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  15. Katie 29 January 2014 at 11:35

    Kona Purple looks great

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  16. Cindy Sharp29 January 2014 at 11:41

    I like the last one best.

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  17. Mary Ann Tate29 January 2014 at 11:48

    I LOVE purple:) I think I like the eggplant or the mix at the end.

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  18. Nicole29 January 2014 at 12:27

    purple or eggplant (1 or 2). The project looks great so far!

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  19. Shannon29 January 2014 at 13:30

    I definitely like the blocks better with the warmer purples added- they look fantastic. For the border, my preference would be to go back cooler- either purple or dark violet.

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  20. Anonymous29 January 2014 at 13:48

    Seven... i pick seven. I love the use of the different purples. Please pick seven.

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  21. Jane S.29 January 2014 at 17:27

    I like the Dark Violet. It provides a nice framework for all those colors! :)

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  22. Heather J29 January 2014 at 17:58

    Wow, what a great decision to have! I have to say I love both the purple and the dark violet. They both show off your blocks and strips beautifully. Can't wait to see what you choose.

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  23. Margaret29 January 2014 at 19:32

    Full of purple deliciousness!

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  24. Textile Recycler29 January 2014 at 20:32

    I like either #1 or 2 the best. They make the bits and pieces pop! Love the quilt too... definitely my style >>>

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  25. Rachel29 January 2014 at 21:57

    Striking! I vote for the mix.

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  26. Arita29 January 2014 at 23:51

    It looks great and I live the mix; especially how you carried the orange strips out to the border.

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  27. Cathy30 January 2014 at 00:07

    This is really really awesome!

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  28. Susan aka Zuzu30 January 2014 at 00:36

    I like the Purple # 1. And - boy, somebody sure flaunting her Kona Solids now!! :D
    (Just gentle ribbing there, nobody jump on me please.)

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  29. Fonda Boyd30 January 2014 at 01:58

    I like the kona berry and kona dark violet,it looks great

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  30. Rebecca30 January 2014 at 03:03

    I like Kona Purple best it is that bit darker shade.

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  31. Sew HappyNess30 January 2014 at 05:12

    Kona purple all the way.

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  32. Ginette30 January 2014 at 07:08

    I like Kona purple an Kona dark Violet. I am looking forward to see how you quilt this one!

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  33. sue30 January 2014 at 08:20

    I vote for dark violet or the mix. Purples have never looked so good!

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  34. Andrea @ Mouse in My Pocket30 January 2014 at 12:57

    These are super fun! I missed your last post about these blocks, so I'm going to have to go back and read it. I really like the Kona Purple, but whatever you choose, it will end up beautiful.

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  35. MC30 January 2014 at 13:08

    I like the Kona Purple, and the mixed values best. The pops of orange are very cool!

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  36. elle30 January 2014 at 15:52

    This modified block process is really cool and in purple... :) I like the mix.

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  37. Terry Aske Art Quilts30 January 2014 at 23:43

    Looks great! I like the first one and the last one.

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  38. Unknown31 January 2014 at 22:35

    Kona Tulip or Medium mix. I'm sure whatever you choose it will be stunning (as usual)!!!

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  39. Regina2 February 2014 at 21:25

    Kona Purple, definitely an unpieced border. You have many purples! And it makes me think of a city at dusk......

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