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Color Selection Using a Focus Fabric

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Start with a focus print, then select coordinating fabrics for a stunning quilt. Designer Karen Taylor discusses strategies for composing a pleasing fabric palette when planning a quilt.

Try this color selection technique with the Floating Postcard Block featured in Block Builders Workshop, McCall's Quilting March/April 2013 issue.

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Valerie_Uland

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The format for this video was just updated to enable viewing on iOS devices, and we are in the process of converting all videos on our site. Thanks!

Apr 19, 2013 at 09:00 AM

bekauffman

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Video format

Would it be possible for you to post the video tutorials in a You Tube format or some other format so that those of us who use iPads can also watch? It would really be appreciated! Thanks!

Apr 19, 2013 at 07:58 AM

mrsmagoo10

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using Focus fabric

This was very helpful as I am still a beginner when it comes to selecting fabric and color coordination. Thank you so much!

Jan 30, 2013 at 01:13 AM

meg10251

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using focus fabric

lots of great ideas! Thanks.

Jan 03, 2012 at 09:56 AM

JENR

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very helpful!

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