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SewCrazy4Quilts 01-15-2013 06:25 PM

Do these fabrics inspire a certain pattern for you? (Needing ideas).
 
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DebraK 01-15-2013 06:26 PM

fabulous fabrics.

AngelinaMaria 01-15-2013 06:28 PM

I'm not sure and I like them all but the red set made my eyes and brain hurt. Something about their pattern really does something to me. Does anyone else feel that?

mighty 01-15-2013 06:29 PM

They are all beautiful!!! The reds are so great!!!

sewingsuz 01-15-2013 06:48 PM

All these fabric are so beautiful. I like the red, also like the green and brown.

QuiltnNan 01-15-2013 06:52 PM

i like all of them but the butterflies. i'd find some heart pattern to use the reds on... valentines day is coming. i'm thinking of churn dash for the others.

DebbE 01-15-2013 06:59 PM

I had the same reaction to the red - it made me wince. I think its the one on the far right that sets me off it. Not sure why, other than the pattern is very busy & makes me uncomfortable -- maybe cut that one up into smaller pieces so its used more sparingly? The browns are too close together in color/all are busy patterns - need a little variety in color, texture, etc. Love the green & brown and the blues & blacks! I see a D9P or a churn dash for the green and brown, the black/blues I see in a simple 9 patch with alternating blocks in the floral print (its too large a print to cut up much or you'd lose the pattern). You have some lovely fabrics.

hopetoquilt 01-15-2013 07:15 PM

Look at the connecting threads most recent catalog for ideas for the reds! They have some great red quilts

tlambing 01-15-2013 07:18 PM

I really like your fabric! In fact, I have a couple of them :) What about Robert Kaufman "Bundle of 10" ? I think they'd look great in some fashion of a more contemporary look. Fun!

tlambing 01-15-2013 07:42 PM


Originally Posted by tlambing (Post 5789273)
I really like your fabric! In fact, I have a couple of them :) What about Robert Kaufman "Bundle of 10" ? I think they'd look great in some fashion of a more contemporary look. Fun!

Technically it's an Amelie Scott design ;)

Buckeye Rose 01-15-2013 08:37 PM

I have no ideas for the fabrics, but where did you get the butterflies? I've looked all over to find it with no luck :(

Grace creates 01-15-2013 09:16 PM

I like all of the groupings and I think the reds will work fine, the first fabric will add a bit of movement

Elisabrat 01-15-2013 09:27 PM

ok I saw pinwheels in the first one, rail fence in the second.. then lets see the browns need less white I think. the greens too.. melt together like a .. peppermint patty sorta way.. I like the red/whites a pinwheel set of fours needs a solid in there I think. lovely fabric is right. go to pinterest type in quilt type in girls or hearts or whatever words hit you and just scroll. it will come to you. red quilts something like that and tada there it is.. spring quilts.. bright quilts you get the idea. hundreds of drooling photos right there to peak at.

rebeljane 01-16-2013 01:09 AM

I would put a black with the reds but I don't know which pattern I would do

zennia 01-16-2013 04:49 AM

My first thought when I saw the reds was Valentines. Dont know about the butterfly combo but the green and brown sets I would go with one of the modern day patterns.

QM 01-16-2013 04:57 AM

I love the red set. They would be great for one of the versions of a tube quilt.

susie-susie-susie 01-16-2013 05:32 AM

Love your fabrics. The reds are pretty. I can see how some of you get a headache from them. Anxious to see what you make from them.
Sue

alfosa421 01-16-2013 05:56 AM

Love the reds! Maybe if you throw a solid at each batch of Color it will help in the inspiration department.there are so many possibilities I'm afraid to offer one.Best of luck though and looking forward to seeing your choices. The chocolate Colorado just beg for something decadent!!!

Jackie Spencer 01-16-2013 06:02 AM

Love your fabrics, especially the reds. Please come back and share what you do with them!!

Quiltngolfer 01-16-2013 06:07 AM

You've got the start of some beautiful quilts. I love all of the sets!

AllAboutScraps 01-16-2013 06:24 AM

Love all the sets though I think the bottom one needs something as they are so similar. I agree with some of the comments that a solid needs to be added to each. I thought Christmas or Valentines for the reds - maybe a tablerunner?. I thought of my neice for the butterflys...something fun and modern.

Please let us know what you do. Fun fabrics with lots of potential.

Minister 01-16-2013 10:51 PM

Very pretty fabric!

Annaquilts 01-16-2013 10:59 PM

Drunkards patch came to my mind. Very nice fabrics!

WisWis 01-17-2013 04:27 AM

Absolutely beautiful fabrics-maybe log cabin.

coopah 01-17-2013 05:31 AM

I think the middle red would go well to off set the butterflies...no pattern ideas...the last red that is so busy would look great with a solid white and solid matching red in a simple pattern...now you can go buy more fabric. :thumbup: :thumbup:

JaniceP 01-17-2013 05:59 AM

I love all your fabrics especially the reds and the browns. I suggest Eleanor Burns "Twice as Nice" or on Missouri Star Quilt Co. the "Amazing Jelly Roll quilt pattern byThree Dudes". You didn't say how much fabric is there, I would make lap quilts from them and I did like the suggestion of using the reds in a Valentine way. They are beautiful. When I have fabric and it calls for a jelly roll, I just simply cut strips, usually 2 1/2 " wide by the width of the fabric. Whatever you choose to make with those choices you can't go wrong.

solstice3 01-17-2013 06:00 AM

you could combine the blue browns with the brown whites and add a bit more brown. rail fence or log cabin... (terrible on remembering pattern names) Not sure about the set with the butterflies. Something with hearts for the reds.

ShirlinAZ 01-17-2013 06:40 AM

I see a D9P for the first 2, but the others need something to make them pop. The turquoise looks like 2 of them are turquoise and black, but the lightest is turquoise and brown? The 3 browns need a solid or a tone on tone very dark brown imho.

luciab 01-17-2013 06:51 AM

Such gorgeous fabrics.

mommafank 01-17-2013 07:58 AM

Love the reds---makes me think of hearts for sure!

mooshie 01-17-2013 08:16 AM

I have some of those fabrics. I really like them all. :)
I'm doing a black/white/red DNP with mine. :)
I'm also doing a Rail Fence (I believe is what it's called) with some of the others.
Can't wait to see what you decide! :)

faykilgore 01-17-2013 08:23 AM

I really like the solid-y red with the spotted red together. The butterfly and the turquoise with a tone-on-tone pink would make a gorgeous warm wishes!

Caswews 01-17-2013 08:57 AM

hmmmm 10 minute block comes to mind on all of them .. but then that is the mode I am in .. is the 10 minute block .. LOL (well when I sit down to my machine that is .. LOL)

nena 01-17-2013 09:14 AM

LOVE the red. I really like them all, red is just my favorite .I'm like you, when I buy fabric I always buy at least two yards each fabric and 3 to 4 colors that go together.
Decide later what you want to make with them. lol

redyellowrose 01-17-2013 10:31 AM

I see aprons and bags from them. I love them.

BLTrip 01-17-2013 11:26 AM

I love the butterfly set!! What fabric line is it?
I see big blocks of butterfly fabric (6 - 8") with 2" border of blue and corner stones of the black surrounded by the dot borders then the final border of blue and butterfly on back. Simple, but I think it would also be stunning. Could also pull some hot pink in there.

MadQuilter 01-17-2013 11:28 AM

They say DP9 to me and I LOVE the red. It is so vibrant.

Teeler 01-17-2013 12:39 PM

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MargeD 01-17-2013 02:39 PM

What fabulous fabrics. When I first saw the red fabric on the left, I thought of the 9 patch heart, set on point with 2 1/2" corners sewn on the diagnal then trimmed off. Sorry I can't describe it better, but I there there was something like it on Missouri Star Quilt Co. and maybe Eleanor Burns quilt in a day site. Love the butterfly fabric, maybe do an 8 pointed star with t he butterfly fussy cut, something like that. have fun.

nstitches4u 01-17-2013 02:41 PM


Originally Posted by AngelinaMaria (Post 5789161)
I'm not sure and I like them all but the red set made my eyes and brain hurt. Something about their pattern really does something to me. Does anyone else feel that?

Actually, the red ones are my favorite. I like them all.


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