Auditioning

This "Dresden Garden" pattern by Pine Mountain
Designs and Moda's "1933" charm pack have been
sitting on my shelf for some time now and today
being another cold, snowy day, decided I needed
something a little more cheerful to work on.....
something that made me feel warm and like spring
really could come in a few weeks.

Because the charm pack does not have two or more
of the same print, I thought it would be fun to use one
of each color giving it a more scrappy look.
However, I'm not sure about the one dominant red
piece.  It almost seems to stand out too much.  The
other pieces are a little more muted and softer and
I don't know if I should abandon it or not.  The only
other bright red is a stripe and I don't care for it.

Taking a picture before sewing the wedges together
helps me see the arrangement and if pieces need to
be switched.  I would appreciate it if any of you
who read my blog would give me your opinion on
the red and if there is a better arrangement for
colors and wedges.

For the center I am going to use stitch this sweet
little saying:  "Do small things with great love"
from: http://nanacompany.typepad.com
instead of the lady bugs, snails, and butterflies
Sandra used in her design.

Oh, just looked outside and the boys from my ward
are shoveling the snow on my driveway.  They are
so good to take care of us older ward members.  It
is so appreciated!

Think I'll let this design sit and think on it and
start the stitching.