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Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Toning it down

I have a love of big, bright, bold, 'in your face' colour..... and so I found it quite amusing when a girlfriend requested some new wraps for her baby daughter. She was happy for me to choose the print / pattern of the fabrics. The only specific request was that she wanted a 'toned down' version of what I would usually make.

I headed for the very large unhelpful chain fabric / craft shop yesterday in search of some 'toned down' fabrics.....

.....and this is about as 'toned down' as I can manage.

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32 comments:

  1. willywagtailJuly 29, 2009 at 9:27 AM

    That is probably all the toning down she wanted. The look great - soft and girly too.

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  2. NikkiJuly 29, 2009 at 9:31 AM

    Well done for:
    - braving that large, unhelpful (often soul destroying!) shop
    - toning it down nicely!

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  3. UnknownJuly 29, 2009 at 9:40 AM

    Nice Choice of Fabrics...Girlie & Pretty...

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  4. Mrs ButtonJuly 29, 2009 at 9:46 AM

    Very nice balance of calm and colour! So the Store-that-must-not-be named has some uses! We like that spot, too! Lisa.

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  5. Kelly O.July 29, 2009 at 9:55 AM

    This is probably exactly what she wanted!

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  6. TammyJuly 29, 2009 at 9:57 AM

    Gee I wonder if we are shopping at the same place? I also have a large unhelpful chain shop like that and it is my only option within half an hour of here, though I doubt in mine, which is also messy, I would even be able to find such things.

    They are gorgeous BTW I bet your friend loves them to bits!

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  7. Princess kirstie janeJuly 29, 2009 at 10:14 AM

    Beautifully "toned down" I love those combinations, lucky baby to be warm and so stylish.

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  8. Sarah-JoJuly 29, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    they are so pretty!!!
    can I ask what type of fabric you used?

    I used to live near a rather large very helpful well stocked, clean very cheery chain store....

    now ive moved and the one near me is like yours maybe worse as I entered there the other day so did a dirty lil brown mouse eeeek! I ran screaming from the building and have not been back since

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  9. AnonymousJuly 29, 2009 at 10:27 AM

    wow the toned down version are still very gorgeous!!! how horrible having to go to THAT store

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  10. SkebbaJuly 29, 2009 at 10:35 AM

    Oooh this is rather lovely. I adore these colours!

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  11. dorothybills.....July 29, 2009 at 10:57 AM

    Very beautiful, I am sure your friend will be happy!

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  12. Kylie BowersJuly 29, 2009 at 11:25 AM

    Oh wow its stunning! i LOVE it!

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  13. Stomper GirlJuly 29, 2009 at 11:32 AM

    Ooh they are so gorgeous. I adore that stripey trim.

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  14. Cathy {tinniegirl}July 29, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    They're beautiful Cam. Just gorgeous. Toned down but still with your signature style too.

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  15. KateJuly 29, 2009 at 12:02 PM

    OOohhhh, I love them. She will be the best wrapped baby girl for miles.

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  16. CassJuly 29, 2009 at 12:06 PM

    I love them Cam

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  17. bubbachenilleJuly 29, 2009 at 12:07 PM

    oohh aahh they are gorgeous prints!

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  18. SandrineJuly 29, 2009 at 12:10 PM

    Very sweet subtl combinations ;)Well done!

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  19. KateJuly 29, 2009 at 2:11 PM

    They look gorgeous; perfect for a new bub :-)

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  20. SwirlyartsJuly 29, 2009 at 5:07 PM

    Pretty!

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  21. BreeJuly 29, 2009 at 5:44 PM

    Deeeeeevine!! Love the wrap with the striped binding.

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  22. BekJuly 29, 2009 at 6:47 PM

    Oh lovely! Great work. She will love them.

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  23. TaniaJuly 29, 2009 at 11:02 PM

    You should have requested a voodoo lend. Though, having typed that you, quite obviously did a grand job of survival - and lived to tell the tale!

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  24. ElizabethJuly 29, 2009 at 11:37 PM

    and what pretty "toned down" fabrics they are! :)

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  25. AnonymousJuly 29, 2009 at 11:49 PM

    Well I think you've done a splendid job of toning it down. Lovely!

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  26. frutejuceJuly 30, 2009 at 1:37 AM

    Really lovely, I too am one for the bright, bold and in your face colour, but I can tolerate a little toned down occasionally.

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  27. PamJuly 30, 2009 at 2:46 AM

    too cute, as are all your makings.

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  28. LieslJuly 30, 2009 at 8:05 AM

    You exercised great restraint! They are very pretty.

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  29. MelanieJuly 30, 2009 at 9:28 AM

    I love that top one, the stripy and (starburst?) fabrics are wonderful together! Great toning down :)

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  30. MichelleJuly 30, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    I think they are beautiful!!

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  31. BeckJuly 30, 2009 at 10:19 AM

    What a lucky friend you have! Love the colours and patterns, the baby is sure to love them too xo

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  32. Karin van DamJuly 31, 2009 at 1:35 AM

    Toned down enough or not, I think you did a wonderful job. The colours are lovely and the whole looks so sweet and cuddly!

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