Contrast Brilliant Color with Black for a Striking Quilt
| January 14, 2023 | Quilt Ideas
Softer Contrasts are Beautiful Too!
Brilliant color against black is so striking in this eye-catching quilt. Sparkling stars and an Irish Chain create the compelling design.
Start by choosing a light, medium, and dark value of five different colors. Select two grays that are close in value for the Irish Chain and a contrasting background to set everything off.
While we love the version with the black background the quilt is wonderful with a light background too. This is a fun project for playing with color and value to create your own unique version.
Instructions are provided by the designer, Myra Barnes from Busy Hands Patterns for two quilt sizes:
- Throw – 60″ x 72″
- Queen – 90″ x 108″
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