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    Old 09-03-2014, 10:54 AM
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    If you only got 20 squares, you could put on a narrow border on what you have, and just piece some rectangles in similar tones for an outer border. Looks great by the way!
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    Old 09-03-2014, 10:57 AM
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    I agree, add borders for a baby quilt. That was my first thought when I saw the colors.
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    Old 09-03-2014, 11:27 AM
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    You can finish that off and make it a table topper. Welcome, by the way. I also homeschooled my 3 kids. It was wonderful but I'm thankful that we are finished now. They are 24, 26 and 28!
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    Old 09-03-2014, 11:47 AM
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    pretty block, keep it up
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    Old 09-03-2014, 11:52 AM
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    Originally Posted by joe'smom
    That looks like Avignon by Riley Blake. There seems to be quite a bit of it available on Etsy (don't know what shipping charges would be like to the UK).

    That's a lovely block you made! Welcome to the board!

    Oh my woolly word, that's it!!! I remember now it's Avignon!
    thank you so much! I'm going to try and buy some more and then add borders.

    thank you everyone for your help!
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    Old 09-03-2014, 11:56 AM
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    Welcome to the board. What a cute start to your quilt. Like the others have said if you want to make it bigger you should add more blocks to it. Since you used a lot of different colors and prints, you shouldn't have any trouble finding several solids or prints to go with it. I like to use lots of different fabrics when I make my quilts and sometimes they are coordinated in a fabric line and sometimes I just pick several different fabrics I like and put them together. The main thing is that you have fun making your quilt and remember, there are no quilt police.
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    Old 09-03-2014, 12:07 PM
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    What pretty colors, I would have bought that too! I second what some others have said about adding some borders and finishing it into a baby quilt or throw for yourself and your little ones. Welcome to the board, there are some pretty great folks here. :-)
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    Old 09-03-2014, 08:42 PM
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    What are its dimensions? I would perhaps turn it into a doll quilt.
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    Old 09-04-2014, 02:58 AM
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    Originally Posted by Scraplady
    I would make as many blocks as I could out of the original layer cake, then try to find something that coordinates with the colors to use as sashing and border and make a baby quilt. And might I add, your work looks terrific for a newbie!
    I agree. I am not sure where in the UK you can shop for fabric but I would just look for aqua, yellow and peach similar to the fabric you bought. To me, this looks like an old quilt pattern called Bow Tie. Welcome to the board.
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    Old 09-04-2014, 08:30 AM
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    I love your block!! You did a fabulous job for a newbie!!
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