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Thread: Plaid and checkered fabric - what to do with?

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  1. 03-16-2012, 09:33 AM #1
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    Plaid and checkered fabric - what to do with?

    I just love plaid and checkered fabrics - also striped - but don't know the best way to use them in a quilt. Borders are a simple enough solution but I would like to use them interestingly in a pattern for a block. Does anyone have any suggestions or samples I could look at? I still consider myself a beginner quilter but am willing to be challenged. Thanks for any help.
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  2. 03-16-2012, 10:20 AM #2
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    McCallsQuilting.com
    has a nice free e-book "nine-patch-quilts" (Dressed to the Nines).
    www.mccallsquilting.com/nine-patch-quilts.html
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  3. 03-16-2012, 10:27 AM #3
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    Here's one I did with a plaid and a gingham check. I love the way they work with florals. The main thing is to not obsess about the pattern on the plaid or the gingham being perfectly straight or matching up.

    Name: red plaid quilt.jpg Views: 3746 Size: 116.2 KB
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  4. 03-16-2012, 09:19 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by Scissor Queen View Post
    Here's one I did with a plaid and a gingham check. I love the way they work with florals. The main thing is to not obsess about the pattern on the plaid or the gingham being perfectly straight or matching up.

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    Very pretty and great use of the plaid and checks.
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  5. 03-17-2012, 05:51 AM #5
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    Looking at the pink plaid quilt again! It's just soooooooooooo comfy looking. So inviting.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Scissor Queen View Post
    Here's one I did with a plaid and a gingham check. I love the way they work with florals. The main thing is to not obsess about the pattern on the plaid or the gingham being perfectly straight or matching up.

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    Never thought of using a plaid, your is so pretty. I never see plaids in all cotton. Guess I need to start looking.
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  7. 03-18-2012, 08:01 PM #7
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    Your quilt and pillow are awesome.
    Fabric is like money, no matter how much you have it's never enough.
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  8. 03-19-2012, 04:20 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by Scissor Queen View Post
    Here's one I did with a plaid and a gingham check. I love the way they work with florals. The main thing is to not obsess about the pattern on the plaid or the gingham being perfectly straight or matching up.

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    This quilt is fabulous! I never thought of plaids with florals but it's beautiful!
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    (¸.•´(¸.• (¸.•´¸¸.•¨¯`•.¸¸.♥ rebecca
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    Quote Originally Posted by Scissor Queen View Post
    Here's one I did with a plaid and a gingham check. I love the way they work with florals. The main thing is to not obsess about the pattern on the plaid or the gingham being perfectly straight or matching up.

    Name: red plaid quilt.jpg Views: 3746 Size: 116.2 KB
    This red and white quilt is still one of my all time favorites from this board.
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  10. 03-16-2012, 10:29 AM #10
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    So pretty scissor Queen.
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