Thread: HELP...need pattern advice/idea.

I thought I would use this fabric in an Irish Chain, but when I laid the chain 9 patches on it I hated the look. It was just too busy. So now I am on a hunt for a block/pattern that will focus on the dog fabric.I thought about attic windows using two browns and a narrow red for the frame, but I am open to some other ideas. I also have a green (like the trees) with tiny paw prints.

well, BQ is a pattern from mapleislandquilts that uses 12 inch focus cuts. I like the way the fabric is shown off. easy to do. just watch directional prints when you lay out your blocks before adding strips to sides.

Here is one that I found on craftsy, but I don't have any measurements for the block.

Originally Posted by nativetexan

well, BQ is a pattern from mapleislandquilts that uses 12 inch focus cuts. I like the way the fabric is shown off. easy to do. just watch directional prints when you lay out your blocks before adding strips to sides.

BQ is nice for a focal fabric, but may be a little to sophisticated for a baby quilt. I do have another fabric (Kaffe Fassett) that would look great in a BQ so I may have to buy that pattern for another project.

How Funny! I made this tumbler quilt with the same two fabrics. It is just waiting to be quilted and the binding to be put on!

Very nice. I haven't graduated to tumblers yet. But it looks great.

I thought the tumbler was super simple. First time making one. Lots of starch and they sew together quickly. I have the Accuquilt Go and it snips the corners which made it easy to line them up.

REally like the tumbler block with that material.

Hmm, I would pick out 2 colors and make a center section of Bowtie blocks. they always look like dog bones to me! Then use your doggy print for a generous outer border.