Tartan has a wonderful idea. I would use that.
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Tartan has a wonderful idea. I would use that.
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I think you could make an amazing kaleidoscope quilt with this.
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That was my first thought. I would stack it and whack it.Originally Posted by PenniF
One step at a time, always forward.
Cut it into strips and make a string quilt adding some other colors if you don't want to really look at it. It is amazing how they look in strings or small pieces. YOu could use strips that are 12" wide and alternate with different colors for a quilt top, or even large squares, or squares and rectangles with other prints, there are so many ways of doing them, and also use as a back if you like the looks of the fabric.
Sewbeadit
W. Washington
That is gorgeous fabric. Depending on how large the print is, you could do something similar to what is on the latest Connecting Threads magazine cover. It uses 10" squares http://www.connectingthreads.com/Pat...__D10482D.HTML
Or one of the BQ designs that uses 12" squares -- I like the original BQ pattern, but there are several available.
Another option that I think looks classy with large prints is to make a panel quilt with a large center panel with contrasting sashing around, and shorter panels top and bottom (and perhaps sides depending on how large you want it).
And another quilt I saw took wide (20"?) strips of a large print running vertically and separated them with sashing -- very modern.
I agree with Belfrybat. The large squares would be beautiful with your fabric, with maybe a strong pink color to pull out the pink in the fabric.
One Block Wonder
My name is Cathy - and I'm addicted to old sewing machines and their attachments.
IMHO the fabric would be a perfect fit for a One Block Wonder or Kaleidoscope quilt.
With so much fabric, you probably have enough to do one side in the One Block Wonder of Kaleidoscope ... and then back it with the fabric, as is.
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Take a look at the BQ pattern at Maple Island Quilts. It has large squares that are perfect for a large, feature print like yours. You could then use the same fabric for the back to coordinate and it would look reversible.
Sorry I am posting again the same question as I wanted to add a photo to the other post,but didn't know how...sorry about that..
I really don't want to cut this fabric as you can see how big the print is and I do like it...I think cutting it up and sew it back together would lose something of the fabric..
Belfrybats i do like the quilt on connecting thread you posted with the 10 inch block and the sashing and I like the panel idea but may have some trouble figuring that one out..
MaureenNJ thanks for the heads up on sewing three panels together instead of the two, that makes more sense to me with a full center panel and two half panels on each side.. I may go with that one..
I did pull some fabric that may
go with this fabric and I took a picture of the fabric with a 12 inch square on it so you can see how big the design on the fabric is...also it is laying on our king size bed so you can see how wide the fabric is, the kids only have a queen so this may work with the half panels on each side, and a boarder..Thanks again for your help
if anyone else has any more ideas I would love to hear from you
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