Thursday, April 16, 2009

Okay, So Tell Me This . . .

I've finished the wool version AND the cotton version of the little cherry wallhanging and I'm not sure which one I want to photograph for the pattern cover. Originally my idea was that these "Little Adventure" patterns would be primarily designed for wool although cotton could also be used, but I'm kind of leaning toward liking the cotton version of this one better. So could you please give me some input?

Wool?


Or cotton?


I'm planning to have the pattern ready by Saturday, which means I'll need to get photographs Thursday evening or Friday morning. Please comment to let me know which version would appeal to you most as a pattern cover and I'll enter you in a drawing for a free copy of the pattern. I'll draw a winner on Friday night. Thanks for your help!
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78 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 16, 2009 at 1:15 AM

    I also like the cotton for the cover. Of course I am partial to blue and cool colors.

    Dawn in Ma
    Dawnieq73@aol.com

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  2. CheroldApril 16, 2009 at 1:18 AM

    Oooh...I love the cotton...it is so cool and clean.

    hugs,
    CheriS
    cheris56@yahoo.com

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  3. AnonymousApril 16, 2009 at 2:58 AM

    Love the colorful cotton one!
    Jane in Ohio

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  4. BronwynApril 16, 2009 at 3:00 AM

    I am a big fan of wool projects. But I do think that the cotton pic is so fresh and the blossom looks very "real".You could have a smaller photo of the wool one also on the cover. Two options with pattern helps with sales.

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  5. Julie in the BarnApril 16, 2009 at 3:05 AM

    The cotton version is more eyecatching. I think it's has more appeal to potential buyers because of the color and play of patterns in the fabrics. I know I'm often drawn to a quilt by the colors the maker has used.

    It's a cute design either way!

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  6. Kelly AnnApril 16, 2009 at 3:53 AM

    The cotton gets my vote...by the way, check out my blog and see your Spring quilt hangin in the window...btw, thanks so much, I decided to hold off the thank yous until it was done...so Thank You!

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  7. Lynn OsborneApril 16, 2009 at 3:55 AM

    They both look great, but I like the cotton best. The cherries remind me of spring and summer. The wool might be better for a fall/winter theme.

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  8. AnonymousApril 16, 2009 at 4:04 AM

    The cotton one is much more colorful and will make a great cover, I would them put a small inset of the wool, just to give the consumer another idea.
    Dorothy from IL

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  9. AnonymousApril 16, 2009 at 4:18 AM

    I'm a wool gal, but on this one I like the cotton version. I love the colors you used.

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  10. Carol WeiblingApril 16, 2009 at 4:23 AM

    The cotton looks the best. Good work.

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  11. PatriciaApril 16, 2009 at 4:52 AM

    I bet the wool one looks better in person, but it didn't photograph as well as the cotton one. Like most everyone so far, I vote for the cotton one...fresh and clean.

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  12. YvonneApril 16, 2009 at 4:54 AM

    I have to agree with the cotton one too. I do like the wool but the cotton is more eye catching. :)

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  13. AnonymousApril 16, 2009 at 4:58 AM

    Definitely cotton. Its fresher for the spring/summer look! Great job.

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  14. PiecefulChaosApril 16, 2009 at 5:18 AM

    Both! I vote for a larger pic of the cotton and a smaller inset pic of the wool!

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  15. ranetteApril 16, 2009 at 5:25 AM

    I think I agree with Caryn, do both although I like the cotton version the best.

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  16. Kim HApril 16, 2009 at 5:29 AM

    The cotton version is very catching and eye appealing for the cover of the pattern. I think the neat blue fabrics are great.

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  17. Sandy from ThimbleberriesApril 16, 2009 at 5:38 AM

    The cotton one is so bright and cheerful. It makes you think of spring when the blossoms start to bloom and the cherries become ripe. I like the wool one, but the cotton one catches your attention.

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  18. TeresaApril 16, 2009 at 5:41 AM

    Cotton.

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  19. Nancy Near PhiladelphiaApril 16, 2009 at 5:44 AM

    Cotton, Kim, cotton.

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  20. NancyApril 16, 2009 at 5:44 AM

    I too like the cotton version. I think it is the colors that appeal to me. Could you do an alternate photo on the back of the pattern? or maybe a split photo on the front?

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  21. BonnieApril 16, 2009 at 5:45 AM

    Sheesh... by the time spring rolls around we are sick of our wool clothes. The blue, cotton one screams spring. (have I had too long of a winter or what... we're still getting 20's and low 30's at night...) I think the blue one is crisper and shows the pattern better. It draws the eye to it more. (And, hey, is that ric rak on the edge of the darker border? Too cute!)
    Bonnie

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  22. MinniestitchesApril 16, 2009 at 5:47 AM

    I like the cotton one as well but agree that maybe you should include a smaller inset of the wool one somewhere on the pattern!

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  23. MaryjoApril 16, 2009 at 5:48 AM

    The cotton one is more of an eyecatcher if someone was looking through patterns...Love it and hope I win it!

    Mary Jo in Iowa

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  24. TamaraApril 16, 2009 at 5:53 AM

    My vote is for the cotton one as well. The others do have a good point about the insert of the wool picture. But the cotton picture for sure is the way to go.

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  25. AnnaApril 16, 2009 at 5:54 AM

    I vote for the cotton ... love those colors

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  26. BonnieApril 16, 2009 at 5:59 AM

    I like the cotton one best. Brighter and more eye catching.

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  27. UnknownApril 16, 2009 at 6:07 AM

    I vote for cotton too! Great pattern :-)

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  28. CarolApril 16, 2009 at 6:13 AM

    I like the cotton version best.

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  29. AnneApril 16, 2009 at 6:23 AM

    They are both equally beautiful, but I believe that I like the cotton the best. I love to visit your blog and see what you are up to next. Thanks for a wonderful blog.

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  30. MaryApril 16, 2009 at 6:46 AM

    I like the cotton one as well. I think it will photograph "crisper" and "cleaner" for your pattern cover.

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  31. BarbaraApril 16, 2009 at 6:56 AM

    I think the with the cotton version the design really jumps out at you because of the movement of your fabric choices. The wool is lovely also, just doesn't have as much movement in it.

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  32. PaulaApril 16, 2009 at 6:56 AM

    I think the cotton one is the best choice for the pattern cover, but if I were making this, I'd lean toward the wool one. I love the classy look of it.

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  33. LaurezApril 16, 2009 at 6:56 AM

    I think I like the cotton a little better than wool....it may have to do with the different fabric choice...I am partial to dots and I think the cotton shows the texture. Great job! Laurez/NJ/whaeser1@aol.com

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  34. debijeanmApril 16, 2009 at 7:01 AM

    Another vote for the cotton. Your fabric choices on that one are perfection!

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  35. AnneliesApril 16, 2009 at 7:18 AM

    The cotton one is my choice too....screams BUY ME!!! Your design is adorable and your blog is too!!! Thanks for the chance to win one of your patterns. XXX Annie

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  36. SherriApril 16, 2009 at 7:30 AM

    Definitely cotton...I know that in "real life" things are often different than they appear in photos, but I believe the cotton version would draw someone right to the pattern!

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  37. Lady of the ClothApril 16, 2009 at 7:37 AM

    Boy, they are both great, but I think I like the wool one best. Although, I like the wide border better. See, you shouldn't have asked us! They are so cute. You do great work! carline

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  38. OrcsmomApril 16, 2009 at 7:41 AM

    I prefer the cotton, it is much more cheerful than the wool, to me.
    I am looking forward to taking your Hat Party class at the Paw.

    Pam

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  39. AnonymousApril 16, 2009 at 7:46 AM

    I agree with the cotton and an inset of the wool one. Great work. Hugs, CAthy Trumble

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  40. DellaApril 16, 2009 at 7:56 AM

    By now I'm sure you are going with the cotton, but since you did ask, I prefer the wool.

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  41. JudyApril 16, 2009 at 8:04 AM

    COTTON!!!

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  42. AnonymousApril 16, 2009 at 8:12 AM

    I vote for the cotton!

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  43. MarlaApril 16, 2009 at 8:14 AM

    I love the cotton but both are beautiful. I like the idea of giving options on the back of the pattern!

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  44. Tracey in CTApril 16, 2009 at 8:20 AM

    The cotton, definitely.

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  45. MichelleBApril 16, 2009 at 8:29 AM

    I love love the cotton one. I love the fabric, the colors, everything.

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  46. RubyApril 16, 2009 at 8:51 AM

    I like the idea of both, the cotton one larger and a small picture of the wool one. Love your work!

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  47. DAWNApril 16, 2009 at 9:05 AM

    The cotton version is much more appealing. It's just fun! I liked how you moved the ladybug around though. Very cute!

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  48. AnonymousApril 16, 2009 at 9:07 AM

    I like them both! Hard decision, but I have for cotton.

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  49. BarbApril 16, 2009 at 9:27 AM

    I luv your patterns and I luv this one in cotton. I think the cotton cover would appeal to most people.

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  50. WinonaApril 16, 2009 at 9:44 AM

    Hi Kim, they are both lovely, but since I have never worked with wool, I would have to go with the cotton version. It is just darling. I would love this pattern. (grin) Winona

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  51. SallyApril 16, 2009 at 10:09 AM

    I like the cotton one better. I think it's because of the border and also I like cotton better.

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  52. AnonymousApril 16, 2009 at 10:11 AM

    Kim,

    I like working with wool, but for this sweet little project, I would choose cloth. Nice springy design. Trish Chesterfield, VA

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  53. AnonymousApril 16, 2009 at 10:19 AM

    Cotton. Wool. Both. Aaaaargh!

    What if there was a bit of rick rack around the border of the wool? On the inside, smaller rick rack? Seems to need something more solid, weighty, to anchor it. Yes?

    Both are beautiful! I love your style. Makes me want to try wool.

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  54. RobinApril 16, 2009 at 10:19 AM

    Cotton, but then, I'm a cotton fan!

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  55. Lynne in HawaiiApril 16, 2009 at 10:50 AM

    I vote definitely cotton (with a small inset of the wool).

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  56. MelzieApril 16, 2009 at 10:51 AM

    cotton! xoxo melzie

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  57. Marilyn RobinsonApril 16, 2009 at 11:00 AM

    Kim, I think the cotton one will photograph so much better. Thank you for always inspring me! (Marilyn - mrobinson@ggfirm.com)

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  58. PunkiePie (Jen)April 16, 2009 at 11:27 AM

    Oh, the cotton! Love it!

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  59. AnonymousApril 16, 2009 at 12:32 PM

    I like the cotton one also. The colors just jump out at you.
    Sandy (Teri's mom)

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  60. AnonymousApril 16, 2009 at 12:59 PM

    I'd have to say the cotton one is more striking. But... How about a small picture of the wool one also?
    Chris in Sac

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  61. Busy Little QuilterApril 16, 2009 at 1:10 PM

    I love them both, but I like the cotton one better.

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  62. AnonymousApril 16, 2009 at 2:07 PM

    Both are nice but the cotton is much more appealing.

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  63. Shirley--Knot-y Embroidery LadyApril 16, 2009 at 2:09 PM

    I can hardly wait to make this one - like both, love the cotton!
    WELL DONE!

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  64. Melisa @ Sweet HomeApril 16, 2009 at 2:15 PM

    Definately the cotton for the cover photo, but maybe a smaller shot of the wool version for the back cover as an option.

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  65. Sinta ReneeApril 16, 2009 at 2:24 PM

    The cotton version would really do the pattern justice & be eye-catching. But it's great that you did a wool version so people can see options.

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  66. AnonymousApril 16, 2009 at 2:44 PM

    Cotton for sure! I liked the wool one, but loved the cotton, so it gets my vote!
    Trish

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  67. Julie SApril 16, 2009 at 2:51 PM

    Looks like everyone is voting for the cotton. But I like the wool better. But they are both beautiful, so either one! Julie

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  68. JulieApril 16, 2009 at 3:04 PM

    Definitely the cotton for the cover. It is wonderful and makes me want to make it. It is very happy looking also.

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  69. AnonymousApril 16, 2009 at 4:12 PM

    cotton one is awesome. I like the wool too but I would go wtih the cotton

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  70. Mary on Lake PulaskiApril 16, 2009 at 4:24 PM

    The cotton version would definitely jump out more on a pattern cover picture. I think that would be the proper marketing choice (love the wool one too).

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  71. Pam BApril 16, 2009 at 4:29 PM

    the wool is nice but the cotton is brighter and more eye catching especially for Spring. Just love both pieces

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  72. strawberrycream39April 16, 2009 at 6:38 PM

    I love wool, but like the others, I think the cotton one would be the better choice for the cover. The colors and fabrics are so cheerful and inspiring, especially for such a springy-feeling pattern. But I do love them both!

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  73. libertythreadsApril 16, 2009 at 7:51 PM

    Most definately the cotton one! The white on the red cherries makes them pop.
    libertythreads@charter.net

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  74. JoyceApril 16, 2009 at 8:50 PM

    I like the cotton one. The colors are so pretty

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  75. DawnApril 16, 2009 at 9:00 PM

    I like the cotton version too!!

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  76. Julia From ThimbleberriesApril 16, 2009 at 9:37 PM

    Wow! 75 responses. I have to admit that I am partial to the cotton version (and so is my daughter) for the cover. I just love the fabrics you used and the look is so cherry-ish.

    Julia

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  77. Denise (Nour)April 17, 2009 at 1:20 AM

    Cotton one is cuter! Do you take professional photos or do you do it yourself?

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  78. Quilting KimApril 17, 2009 at 4:18 PM

    Kim - I just love the cotton one and that little bit of rick-rack adds so much pizzazz. Your fabric choices just make the design pop. You go, girl!

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