The Taco principal is something I learned in college. Basically it means to surround yourself with things you love and inevitably they will all work together, like a taco. Each person fills their taco with whatever ingredients they love...lettuce, sour cream, salsa, cheese...and gets to enjoy the meal. I use the Taco principal to pick out fabric. I went to the fabric store last week and instead of picking coordinating fabrics for a specific purpose, I purchased what spoke to me. I think that picking fabrics this way makes for a more interesting end product. There are subtle variations in the completed quilt that you just don't get if you get a pre-coordinated group of fabrics. I think some pre-coordinated fabrics look a little too pristine. I like the ability to slip in some odd or almost 'off' fabrics in each quilt, I think it adds depth and personality. As you can see, I got several fabrics that are totally different from each other, but I know that they will eventually be used to make beautiful quilts.
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New Additions to the Taco Feb. 2011 |
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