I have a dilemma. I already have almost half a quilt pieced together, but I’m not sure I can live with the dark squares in it. It’s a Storm at Sea pattern, so it’s not so easy to take apart and fix, but it’s definitely doable. My dear, one-and-only granddaughter said she wanted a pink quilt with hearts. This is about as pink as I can stand. I do not like pink. I like coral fine, but being 7 years old, she loves the unicorn-type pink. The little girls and princesses and pink bunnies and cotton candy pink. The pink that I never liked, even as a little kid.
So, here is my dilemma; should I leave the darker squares in, or take them out because they detract from the hearts effect?
Sorry that the picture above is washed out on the left. That’s where the floor lamp is. I think you can see the effect I was going for and the way the darker blocks make it sort of look like a bow. Granddaughter will see it tomorrow, so I guess she’ll make the decision for me, but I would like some feedback if you have an opinion. Take them out and make lighter ones or leave it as is?
Addendum: Dear Granddaughter came today and gave the thumbs-up to the design. I think she likes the individual fabrics better than the heart shapes. It was pink enough and she liked the fabric with girls, bunnies and balloons and the fabric with girls and horses. I have a few more surprises for her, like teacups on a pink background. Glad she likes it so far.
