Who knew yellow was the new black (As seen on de(coeur)acao.)? Actually, as much as I love yellow, I don't think it can replace black. But yellow is a very, very nice accent when paired with black! I do think that chocolate brown can in many instances be substituted for black. But I'm hard pressed to think of another color that is a good substitute for black in quilts.
Other dark colors can be used in place of black but each brings a particular attitude to a quilt. Think aobut burgundy, navy, deep forest green – they can all be very dark, but they each have an attitude that brown and black do not share. Burgundy and deep purple take me back to the jewel tones of the 80s, navy feels coastal – I think of Ralph Lauren. Almost any 'color' brings up a reaction in me. Is it just me, or do you associate colors with different times, different smells, different attitudes?
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I love yellow too. My current house is yellow. My first house was yellow. I find in quilts, unless you are making a “yellow” quilt, it has to be used very sparingly, and in a balanced sort of way. When ever I get stuck color-wise in a quilt I rely on my motto: “when in doubt, add purple”….it always works for me.
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