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Old 05-16-2010, 11:45 AM
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I've just finished hand embroidering 12 small blocks (7 1/2") & I want to make this a larger quilt by adding additional blocks or some kind. The embroidery is sweet, small, old-fashioned girls in long dresses done crayons and then embroidered in pastels. Any suggestions? Of course, I'll add borders, too. I don't want to just make it a baby quilt. My 20 yr old granddaughter decided she wants it herself. :) Thanks.
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Old 05-16-2010, 11:48 AM
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Show us some of the squares you have, can get as better idea that way. Sounds as if they are pretty.
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Old 05-16-2010, 11:49 AM
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Pics would help us guide you in the right direction.
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Old 05-16-2010, 12:01 PM
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I would love to see pics of it.
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Old 05-16-2010, 12:02 PM
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please post some pictures of your blocks, as this group of quilters are so helpful. thanks
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Old 05-16-2010, 12:04 PM
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Pics would help, but while we wait what about a nine patch alternating the squares with the blocks you already have , or warm wishes using your blocks as the focus square ?
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Old 05-16-2010, 12:08 PM
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Pics would help. but easy nine patch or railroad squares would work. Or if you want more detail a simple star block done in pastels would work,
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Old 05-16-2010, 12:35 PM
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I made some simple quilts with embroidered squares. Some I alternated with 9 patch blocks, some I sashed with scrappy prints, some I sashed with all one color. None of them were hard to do.
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Old 05-16-2010, 12:43 PM
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I hate to admit this, but I don't know how to put pictures on the computer....Maybe you could direct me to info about that too. LOL
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Old 05-16-2010, 12:58 PM
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try here...
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-429-1.htm

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