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    Old 02-28-2007, 05:42 AM
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    you know the deal. just print and resize to suit your needs.

    i was thinkin' .... (i know. always a dangerous thing. LOL) .... maybe you could leave enough space around each applique for the little fella to print its name using a permanent pen. he could "show off" how many he already recognizes and have some fun finding the names of any he doesn't.
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    Old 02-28-2007, 05:53 AM
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    Originally Posted by PatriceJ
    you know the deal. just print and resize to suit your needs.

    i was thinkin' .... (i know. always a dangerous thing. LOL) .... maybe you could leave enough space around each applique for the little fella to print its name using a permanent pen. he could "show off" how many he already recognizes and have some fun finding the names of any he doesn't.
    That is a really good idea, Patrice. The truly personalized quilts seem to mean so much more when the recipient gets older.
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    Old 09-09-2007, 06:19 PM
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    Check out Thimblebug's quilts in the Lap Quilt forum....look for the one with trains---maybe an inspiration to you? (I have never pieced anything...I've embroidered and tied many baby "comforters"...I lurk here often)
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    Old 09-10-2007, 12:52 AM
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    The Calico Spice Shop has some nice fabrics for boys. the selection is small, but the fabric is nice and the prices are quite reasonable.

    http://www.calicospiceshop.com/index.cfm/fa/categories.main/parentcat/20236/endrw/36

    she has some NASCAR and Red Hat fabrics on sale, too
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    Old 09-10-2007, 04:17 AM
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    I'm not sure this is what you are looking for or not but I did find some truck fabric here:

    http://www.jandofabrics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=car000285
    Big Dig Trucks Tossed » Transportation: Car, Train, Airplane, Etc. » Novelty Fabric - J & O Fabrics: Product Detail
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    Old 09-10-2007, 04:24 AM
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    There is alot more on that same site under the novelty fabric section....spend a little time searching it...you might find what you need if that one isn't it.
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    Old 09-10-2007, 05:27 AM
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    mrsjdt,please don't lurk! jump on in here and lets get aquainted! got pictures?
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    Old 09-10-2007, 08:13 AM
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    I think if you just make it bright and cheer filled any fabric can work, even for boys. It's more what you do with it. I loved the "Frog Pond" and think I'm going to try something like that for one of my nephews (on a smaller scale) and then do a bee quilt for the other nephew. If I could find paper pieced dinosaurs I'd probably do that.

    Good luck in whatever you decide to do...
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    Old 09-12-2007, 09:19 PM
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    I made my grandson a denim jeans quilt with trains on it. It was fun and easy to make, I didn't use batting cuz the denim is heavy as it is, and backed it with flannel. He loves it, he's now 8 and I made it for him 4 years ago.

    I'm trying to add a photo, don't know if it will show up or not, I've never done it here b4. If it doesn't show up....Maybe someone could tell me how to add a photo, LOL!

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    Old 09-12-2007, 09:20 PM
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    Oh wow, there it is, I guess I figured out how to add a photo! :D
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