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What to do with 14 fat quarters?

Old 01-08-2011, 04:49 PM
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I have recently acquired a pack of 14 batik fat quarters -- PASSION TEA by Hoffman Fabrics. The most beautiful combination of teals and rusts you've ever seen!! What can I do with them? I have no need for a wall hanging, but if that's all I have enough for, then I'll do it, but I'd like to make some kiind of lap quilt if I can squeeze enough out of those fats. I have a solid brown that blends well with them. Would that take away the beauty from the batiks?
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It screams Yellow Brick Road to me as the blocks are of a size that really shows off lovely fabrics. :idea:
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A solid make make the batiks shine even more :D:D:D
Lay the brown yardage out, place the batiks on top of it and see what you think :wink:
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Send them to me????
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Old 01-08-2011, 05:12 PM
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Go to www.maryquilts.com and check out the boxed square pattern. She made a 48" by 60" quilt from 20 2 1?2" strips. You could get 2 blocks from each fat quarter. I think the colors would be beautiful in this pattern.
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Old 01-08-2011, 05:13 PM
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I think a solid brown would make the batiks even more beautiful.
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14 fat quarters = 3-1/2 yards. With your brown you should have enough for a nice lap quilt.
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Here's one paired with black.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-88761-1.htm
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Old 01-08-2011, 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by QultingaddictUK
It screams Yellow Brick Road to me as the blocks are of a size that really shows off lovely fabrics. :idea:
Thanks for the idea. Will have to research that pattern.
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Originally Posted by amma
A solid make make the batiks shine even more :D:D:D
Lay the brown yardage out, place the batiks on top of it and see what you think :wink:
Thanks! Will do.
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