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07-12-2010, 02:38 PM

MISHNJIM

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I put this quilt together and I need help on deciding how to I make this longer. I was thinking of doing a log cabin around the whole thing orignally...BUT...It's already wide enough, I need it to be longer, right now it's a 43" square. My intention is to have this be a big lap quilt (to cover you up from shoulders to feet).

I know I'm coming to the right place to ask. :thumbup:

Funny Log Cabin

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07-12-2010, 02:40 PM

LHUNT212

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I would do a row of log cabins on the top and bottom.

07-12-2010, 02:42 PM

katier825

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You could add a border to the top & bottom only, then add borders all around.

Not exactly what I'm describing, but you should get the idea.

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07-12-2010, 02:43 PM

Lori L

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Bring your center block back into focus by replicating (but in smller blocks) in a border on the top/bottom??? I really like your center block. Has a modern/funky look to it. I love your fabric too! What fabric is it?

07-12-2010, 04:02 PM

GrammaNan

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I love the Red Hat Ladies. I have a quilt started with them also. I like the idea of a Log Cabin bottom.

07-12-2010, 04:41 PM

MISHNJIM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by GrammaNan

I love the Red Hat Ladies. I have a quilt started with them also. I like the idea of a Log Cabin bottom.

Is that what the ladies are? Red Hat Ladies? LOL I didn't know, I just saw the panel and loved all the sayings on it. Reminded me of my friend and I.

Thank you for your ladies help! I would like to see a little more ideas so that I can think about all the choices. Judy G, where are you???? LOL

07-12-2010, 06:09 PM

JudyG

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I'm right here, Mish. I agree with the suggestion of a top and bottom row of log cabin blocks. I think that would be really nice. Then however you plan to finish it off, with or without further borders. It's a darling quilt. Can't wait to see what you do with it.

07-12-2010, 06:13 PM

franie

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Just add borders on top and bottom. Otherwise I am braid dead this evening and can't think what a pieced border would do for it top and bottom. Gonna be great whatever you choose!

07-12-2010, 06:15 PM

Linda B

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I agree with the log cabin block suggestion, but wonder how it would look to do them in the same fabrics, but a smaller size for the rows at top and bottom -- say 5 or six across? That might help keep the focus on the larger center.