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    Old 11-03-2016, 12:45 PM
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    Hi everyone... I sure hope someone can give me some ideas. I have the cutest fabric from Suzy's Zoo, The Great Outdoors. I have fussy cut the squares because they are so cute. I have framed each one and now I want to join them with a lattice. These squares range in sizes from 8X5 to 3 X5 and everything in between. Does anyone have any ideas as to how I should do the layout. I also have to incorporate a couple larger panels for the embroidery for the name, dob, and other vitals. I do have a couple of pictures. Just not sure how to post them. Thanks for all of your help

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    Old 11-03-2016, 12:51 PM
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    You could scale dimensions down to graph paper size, cut them out and play with arrangement......like one does for arranging pictures on a wall. I'm sure others will have better ideas...
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    I graphed out my first one and then flew by the seat of my pants for the others. I basically just started building blocks by laying out the main ones (the ones you have completed) and then measuring sizes to connect taking into account where you could make bigger blocks. You don't have to have continuous seams but it helps to think through the order so you don't have to do too many Y seams.
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    Old 11-03-2016, 01:21 PM
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    I think I would try and pad out all the squares to the largest one (8X5?) by combining smaller ones or adding contrasting fabrics. When they are all the same size you can easily add the sashing.
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    Old 11-03-2016, 02:26 PM
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    Gerri....Thanks.. you know I did that with a quilt I made with embroidered blocks... all were about sisters and all were different sizes... I might have to go back and look at what I did. Thanks

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    Old 11-03-2016, 02:30 PM
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    Originally Posted by luvspaper
    I graphed out my first one and then flew by the seat of my pants for the others. I basically just started building blocks by laying out the main ones (the ones you have completed) and then measuring sizes to connect taking into account where you could make bigger blocks. You don't have to have continuous seams but it helps to think through the order so you don't have to do too many Y seams.
    I did that as well... but all the columns were the same width... I don't think I can do that with this one... thanks
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    Old 11-03-2016, 02:31 PM
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    Originally Posted by PaperPrincess
    I think I would try and pad out all the squares to the largest one (8X5?) by combining smaller ones or adding contrasting fabrics. When they are all the same size you can easily add the sashing.
    I was thinking of doing the same thing.. I don't know why I put myself in this position.. makes me nuts!!
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    Originally Posted by PaperPrincess
    I think I would try and pad out all the squares to the largest one (8X5?) by combining smaller ones or adding contrasting fabrics. When they are all the same size you can easily add the sashing.
    Where are you from in Michigan??? I was born and raise in Montcalm county, NE of Grand Rapids. I don't know how I ended up down in the south, but I think I am ready to head for home... LOL
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    Originally Posted by Shander
    Where are you from in Michigan??? I was born and raise in Montcalm county, NE of Grand Rapids. I don't know how I ended up down in the south, but I think I am ready to head for home... LOL
    Really pretty up here right now. I'm in the thumb.
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    Old 11-03-2016, 11:15 PM
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    Take blocks and make the in sizes tha have common multiples such as 3, 6, 9 and make 4 patches that measure 3" sq
    and make all blocks equal 9" and put the together in rows. I really like the effect of this
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