There are several blues that I want to use for my meandering stream. Then there are a couple of other fabrics that are also a dark value with a strong print to them that I think will be perfect for bushes and shrubs along this stream. Last, but not least, I have fabrics that are variations of white and beige that will represent the snow covered patches in my landscape.
As I always like to do, I have organized all my fabrics by value. I want to make sure that my meandering stream is the darkest value (aside from the trees) across this landscape, with the edges of the water gradually receding to the lighter value of the snow covered areas. Sorting the fabrics by value now will help me in my choices as I fill in my pattern. I'll be able to group together similar values in my fabrics, making sure I avoid a "stripe" effect.
Somewhere I learned the phrase "value does the work while color gets the credit" and I've always remembered the words as they are so true. If anyone knows who can be credited with that statement, I would love to hear from you.
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