More color choice tips

One of the easiest ways to choose a color scheme for your fabric is to use the little dots of color which are sometimes printed along the selvege edge of the fabric. You can easily see the entire range of colors in a particular print, which may have as many as 10-14 colors. You probably wouldn't use them all, but it will give you a starting point for some lights, mediums and darks. As I've said previously, contrast can be a very important element, so keep that in mind. If your fabric doesn't have the color dots, try using a large scale print for color inspiration. You might not end up using that print in your quilt at all, but if it has colors you're really passionate about you will likely have some success.