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02-17-2015, 08:03 AM
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I also think a D9P would look great. Creme in the center, purples on corners and greens in between.
02-17-2015, 08:37 AM
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"They were numbered 1 - 8, with a 5/8 bit marked 'binding'. "
The first thing that came to my mind, since the fabrics were numbered, was a bargello. I think you could make a lovely bargello design with those fabrics.
The first thing that came to my mind, since the fabrics were numbered, was a bargello. I think you could make a lovely bargello design with those fabrics.
02-17-2015, 08:39 AM
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I am wondering if maybe it was for a Blooming Nine Patch? I can't remember how many colors are in that one but am thinking that 8 might be about right. The pattern goes with a light center and graduates out. I am drawing a blank and can't remember the name of the book it was in
02-17-2015, 09:57 AM
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I was also thinking B9P. The book I'm thinking of is by Blanche Young and I believe called "Tradition with a Twist." If you want some specific info about the book I have it. I believe it is still in print. This book also has several TATW variations.
02-17-2015, 11:29 AM
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With a bargello you would need the same amount of yardage of each and it looks like each fabric is a different amount.
02-17-2015, 11:33 AM
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What are the other yardage amounts on the fabrics we can't see the labels of?
When my mother, a lifelong quilter and seamstress, passed in '08, she left her quilting stash to me (my sis, an accomplished seamstress, received the dress goods). I have used bits and pieces from that stash in the years since, but have never had the heart to really sort through it. I did so over this long weekend, along with my sis, via face time. We laughed, and cried, and had a great time remembering what an amazing woman our Mother was.
Along with some really spectacular fabrics, and amazing examples of EPP (who knew?) I found the attached fabrics. They were numbered 1 - 8, with a 5/8 bit marked 'binding'.
While a number of her unfinished projects were with the pattern she was using, I have no idea what she intended with this group of fabrics. There are 8 different fabrics, measuring from 5/8 to 4 yards. There is a total of 15 1/4 yards of fabric.
I would welcome any thoughts as to what to do with this - I want to make something that will be a tangible memory of Mom, but I am at a loss as to where to start.
Along with some really spectacular fabrics, and amazing examples of EPP (who knew?) I found the attached fabrics. They were numbered 1 - 8, with a 5/8 bit marked 'binding'.
While a number of her unfinished projects were with the pattern she was using, I have no idea what she intended with this group of fabrics. There are 8 different fabrics, measuring from 5/8 to 4 yards. There is a total of 15 1/4 yards of fabric.
I would welcome any thoughts as to what to do with this - I want to make something that will be a tangible memory of Mom, but I am at a loss as to where to start.
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