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    Old 02-27-2011, 12:05 PM
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    Several years ago, I bought fat quarters from a moda collection to make a turning twenty. When I laid it out, although the fabrics were co-ordinating, it looked terrible to me. The fabric is still sitting there cut, but unsewn. I am sick of moving the fabric from place to place. Any ideas on what I could do with this fabric, any patterns that might suit using cut up pieces? I want to do something with it, but I am stumped.
    Please help me?
    p.s the fabric is florals and tonals in typical moda fashion.
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    Old 02-27-2011, 12:19 PM
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    can you post a pic of the fabs and the original pattern you wanted them for? Maybe someone on the board would LOVE to make it-and you could off-load them to someone knowing they will get used. I bet if you laid out the pieces as though sewn into the blocks, it wouldn't look so bad!
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    Old 02-27-2011, 12:22 PM
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    I vote for a pic too. I'm a visual person so I would need to see the fabrics. You could always make it and donate it if you really don't like it once it's finished....
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    Old 02-27-2011, 12:40 PM
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    What about putting the patches together in blocks that look good to you then separating them with a plain sashing.
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    Old 02-27-2011, 01:53 PM
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    could you replace a few of the pieces, maybe be more pleasing to you then
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    Old 02-27-2011, 02:46 PM
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    You could send them all to me!! :):)
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    Old 02-27-2011, 04:32 PM
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    Originally Posted by MinnieKat
    You could send them all to me!! :):)
    Good idea.....LOL
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    Old 02-27-2011, 04:38 PM
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    Boy, I was in the same boat as you are now! I had cut everything out to make a turning twenty, and absolutely hated it.

    Here's the link to how I redesigned mine - I was SO much happier with the results!

    http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-57448-1.htm
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    Old 02-27-2011, 04:40 PM
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    Originally Posted by renee765
    Boy, I was in the same boat as you are now! I had cut everything out to make a turning twenty, and absolutely hated it.

    Here's the link to how I redesigned mine - I was SO much happier with the results!

    http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-57448-1.htm
    awesome way to go
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    Old 02-27-2011, 05:16 PM
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    If you failed turning twenty then you are still only 19.
    Could not help myself.
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