Australia colored Quilt
02-17-2013, 03:02 AM
#11
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I have a large collection of Australian fabrics, collected over the years - as I lived there years ago. I am going to use those to cut out simple blocks (probably 8.5 inch) and snowball those to make a simple quilt for our bed. I am probably going to use the deep, dark and vivid colors for the corners, to represent all the color in their world there. Love those fabrics and I hate the idea of cutting the fabric smaller, and possibly losing the effect of the prints, as many were designed by Aborigines (beautiful art!). That is what I would do. If she wants something different, she should tell you what she has in mind, rather than leave you in the dark as to what she meant.
02-17-2013, 04:42 AM
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I was also going to suggest Margaret Rolfe's designs. I bought "Quilt a Koala" many years ago. It was the pre-publication version being sold at a classic bookstore (the Strand) in Manhattan. I have used many of the animals, all with good results.
02-23-2013, 01:41 PM
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Here is a quilt an Australian member posted that she called Colors of Australia. It was beautiful
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...a-t185069.html
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...a-t185069.html
02-23-2013, 04:03 PM
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An idea... You could fussy cut some of the animals and appliqué them onto a neutral colour or use the fabric as the border! In the latest 'Down Under Quilts' magazine there is an interesting quilt made from Aboriginal fabrics. I admit it is difficult fabric to work with - good luck
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