tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331056529990165279.post3147720681763217882..comments2024-03-26T19:54:33.958-04:00Comments on The Academic Quilter: Fresh new orangesMarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195401144486416881noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331056529990165279.post-20280383293238092472019-07-23T05:21:29.100-04:002019-07-23T05:21:29.100-04:00My first thought was grays. But i think any of the...My first thought was grays. But i think any of the suggestions would be great.cant wait to see it.i am teeter tottering with playing along with Kevin.i have lots on my plate at the moment though with diaper cake and flowers for upcoming wedding<br />Dont want to stress too much.lolsewyouquilt2https://www.blogger.com/profile/07422106403699477143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331056529990165279.post-59771746609468324192019-07-21T09:04:21.134-04:002019-07-21T09:04:21.134-04:00Orange is a surprise color isn't it?! You cou...Orange is a surprise color isn't it?! You could add aqua or grey to break up the oranges maybe. One things for sure, it'll be a bright spot in the winter when its most needed!! I'm so happy you have a new home and I'm sure after some time down the road you will be settled and stress free!Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12719432822327081144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331056529990165279.post-44340687934752623962019-07-19T21:03:23.270-04:002019-07-19T21:03:23.270-04:00I agree with gun metal grey to black... It looked ...I agree with gun metal grey to black... It looked good with my Harley quilt so yours will be stunning.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07816490142334340354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331056529990165279.post-23120434995219690862019-07-18T11:22:17.209-04:002019-07-18T11:22:17.209-04:00Hi Mari! Love all of these orange fabrics. It...Hi Mari! Love all of these orange fabrics. It's no contest for me as I love orange - and it's closeness to red. Hmm, as far as what color to put with them. Peek at the color wheel - do you want one that's close by or directly across? I probably would use a dark gray or navy, but there are so many colors that would work! Can't wait to see where you go! ~smile~ RoseanneRoseannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03886869181797722151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331056529990165279.post-15429355735081093322019-07-17T23:06:36.296-04:002019-07-17T23:06:36.296-04:00I love your orange blocks. If you haven't seen...I love your orange blocks. If you haven't seen the quilts by Stacy of Slo studio you should take a look. She has made several quilts with orange and navy, plus other shades of blue, they are really awesome. Whatever you choose I'm sure your nephew will love it. As for the color choice I had to laugh, I had a brother that would've picked orange, makes me smile.Donna Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11075330422918743392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331056529990165279.post-56868359797165677142019-07-17T21:51:07.969-04:002019-07-17T21:51:07.969-04:00Those oranges are a fun beginning for a new projec...Those oranges are a fun beginning for a new project, Mari! You'll enjoy playing with them while you're waiting for everything else to work out. We are hot here in Colorado, too - wishing us all some cool breezes!LIttle Penguin Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05963436433585505550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331056529990165279.post-76183309763534985322019-07-17T21:47:19.430-04:002019-07-17T21:47:19.430-04:00My first thought was gray and then blue (unless th...My first thought was gray and then blue (unless that’s too bold—I haven’t looked at the pattern yet) but maybe ask your nephew what he thinks?JanineMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13475847392355523001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331056529990165279.post-80192985530964549232019-07-17T21:24:09.510-04:002019-07-17T21:24:09.510-04:00A slate blue would be a wonderful foil for those b...A slate blue would be a wonderful foil for those bright 4-patches! Take some to your stash, or a store and see how it looks.QuiltGranmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09225951118220180796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331056529990165279.post-27440839731308540812019-07-17T19:52:23.991-04:002019-07-17T19:52:23.991-04:00Ooooh, love the orange bits here. I say gunmetal ...Ooooh, love the orange bits here. I say gunmetal gray! The perfect second color. What a fun quilt. I would have been taken by surprise with the color request as well. Much more fun than boring blues..... Those trees are so messy - we have them out here as well. Love how you are packing and shopping all at the same time. Hahaha - you crack me up!Bernie Kringelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00753481379287809548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331056529990165279.post-25559083512361224202019-07-17T13:45:15.406-04:002019-07-17T13:45:15.406-04:00Because the quilt is for a guy and it is going to ...Because the quilt is for a guy and it is going to be a large quilt, i would use shades of gray to tone down the orange a bit.<br />Good luck with your house.Janice Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01805889411385180872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331056529990165279.post-60175061306373167542019-07-17T11:25:16.203-04:002019-07-17T11:25:16.203-04:00This quilt is going to be gorgeous with those oran...This quilt is going to be gorgeous with those oranges! And I think a gunmetal gray and some blacks would look great, even if it's kinda Halloweenish.Brandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14083953095163571509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331056529990165279.post-29796185549925098072019-07-17T09:37:50.175-04:002019-07-17T09:37:50.175-04:00we call the tree a Mimosa Tree here it is pretty b...we call the tree a Mimosa Tree here it is pretty but seems to get disease easily around here. Good luck on selling your house. I do not need to start one more quilt around here!! It is already 80 this morning and moving towards mid 90's today - I think I will mostly be home other than going to exercise this afternoon - in A/C!Karen - Quilts...etc.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07293429657903986492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331056529990165279.post-40378978774412221322019-07-17T09:23:24.521-04:002019-07-17T09:23:24.521-04:00I have actually joined in with Kevin's sew alo...I have actually joined in with Kevin's sew along. I am making it half size. I am using browns and have been planning on adding yellow but now thinking maybe orange or pink. BettyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15817849656808376056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331056529990165279.post-12385190537150479682019-07-17T07:51:43.345-04:002019-07-17T07:51:43.345-04:00I have nothing of joining with Kevin's sea alo...I have nothing of joining with Kevin's sea along. Blue and gray both sound good! How about teal? It would also compliment those orange - reds.Violet Witheyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10399229698169063563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331056529990165279.post-81810413098289283342019-07-17T07:47:43.856-04:002019-07-17T07:47:43.856-04:00Love those oranges! I think blue (how about aqua)...Love those oranges! I think blue (how about aqua), or gray, would be a nice compliment to the orange.<br /><br />I also saw Kevin's mystery, but I have been able to hold back. So far. There are not enough hours in a day!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03802633912641957352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331056529990165279.post-57463445704070321102019-07-17T07:28:24.909-04:002019-07-17T07:28:24.909-04:00Oh -- I love the orange fabrics you're working...Oh -- I love the orange fabrics you're working with! Orange is my favorite color. I'm joining in on Kevin's QAL too, using my red scraps (some that I got from you, I think). How about using soft grays (like Kona Silver or one just a tad darker) as your second color. Kinda goes with the gunsmith idea, and it would add a nice contrast. It's going to be hot here today as well, and we've had so much rain every thing is moldery. I'm sure allergies are running high here too. Yuck. Maybe I'll walk on the treadmill today and stare at the wall rather than dealing with the heat. piecefulwendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02256164519304112032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331056529990165279.post-87386157028928594292019-07-17T07:19:52.555-04:002019-07-17T07:19:52.555-04:00The tree looks like Mimosa and it is invasive. You...The tree looks like Mimosa and it is invasive. You might consider blue; it is a complement to orange. but I don't know how it would work in Kevin's plan ...Libby in TNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13709701255260085505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331056529990165279.post-19553213446826783942019-07-17T06:47:20.840-04:002019-07-17T06:47:20.840-04:00The bright and juicy oranges are bound to lift up ...The bright and juicy oranges are bound to lift up all spirits. Wishing you a speedy sale and a smooth transition. Your fabric is all packed so you ordered some more??? Perfectly logical approach :-) I will be watching how this one progresses :-) Your nephew is not only tall but lucky too.Preetihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15363550140143647850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331056529990165279.post-37559200667698336982019-07-17T05:47:43.434-04:002019-07-17T05:47:43.434-04:00Interesting! Popped over to Kevin’s blog to check...Interesting! Popped over to Kevin’s blog to check this out. Not sure I have enough of the required scraps to participate, but I’m certainly going to take stock. An invasive species isn’t always invasive in every region. Most invasive species are introduced and don’t belong. KaHollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02528677007819875856noreply@blogger.com