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    Old 07-09-2011, 06:28 AM
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    Such a practical idea.
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    Old 07-09-2011, 09:59 AM
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    Originally Posted by young at heart
    I have made a 'runner' or pillow sham to match a quilt I had made. I used the same pattern as the quilt and it does make the bed look neat and complete. I would add a picture if I knew how! ha ha
    LOVE this on your bed! Just beautiful!
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    Old 07-09-2011, 10:04 AM
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    Originally Posted by featherweight
    That is funny you should bring this up. I just finished a quilt and when it was all done I looked up on my closet door and there was the last strip that was suppose to be on the quilt. I just finished it with a couple of borders and covered the pillows with it. Here is what I ended up with.
    Lucky you! Yours is lovely!

    Thanks for showing your solution....
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    Old 08-24-2011, 12:22 PM
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    Originally Posted by redmadder
    Instead of making the quilt bigger to tuck under and over the pillows, make the cover for the pillows separate. Done it with many of my quilts.
    I agree. I have used this method as well.
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    Old 08-24-2011, 03:50 PM
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    Originally Posted by young at heart
    Originally Posted by redmadder
    Instead of making the quilt bigger to tuck under and over the pillows, make the cover for the pillows separate. Done it with many of my quilts.
    I agree. I have used this method as well.
    Cute little girl showing her quilt...
    and the larger quilt, is it appliqued or embroidered? Looks lovely in the picture...
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    Old 08-24-2011, 10:44 PM
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    Originally Posted by BrendaY
    Originally Posted by young at heart
    Originally Posted by redmadder
    Instead of making the quilt bigger to tuck under and over the pillows, make the cover for the pillows separate. Done it with many of my quilts.
    I agree. I have used this method as well.
    Cute little girl showing her quilt...
    and the larger quilt, is it appliqued or embroidered? Looks lovely in the picture...
    It is embroidered with candle wicking, mostly colonial knots and simple stitches. Cute girl is my youngest grand daughter, cute and loving!
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