One of the toughest things about making a charity quilt is that you're frequently  using donated fabrics.  And let's be honest, a lot of these fabrics, when put side by side, just don't go together!

Here are a few ideas for making fabrics play nice together:


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Use the Color Wheel!  The color wheel is a quilter's best friend.  Click on the link for some photos that show how to use it to your advantage.  

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Use Neutral colors to "Neutralize"  color conflicts  Black and muslin or cream are the most common neutrals.  But have you considered forest green?  Navy blue?  What about red?  Or even "cheddar"? 

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