Thread: Navy Fabric

You could use the one on the left as a large panel-type piece in the center, and use the other around as a border, with perhaps a solid navy blue piping or narrow border in between.

Originally Posted by thimblebug6000

That is great fabric. When I was at retreat I took a picture of a ladies quilt block that I thought was so neat for a great print. I don't know the name of the pattern but you might be able to figure out the block or a similar one.

That sounds like a good idea. Will put that on my list also.

I use to be in the Navy, and I loved it

Originally Posted by sushi

Hmmmmmm. From the fabric on the left, you could make rectangles that highlight the important motifs (perhaps a bit of fussy cutting?) and then "frame" them using the fabric on the right. For added interest, you might add additional borders of red, white, and blue. (Think: matting around a framed piece of art.)

Another way to go is to make a "6 Hour Quilt," pattern by Kaye Wood. Since all strips are cut 6" wide, the pattern on the fabric isn't terribly obscured. You could use both your fabrics and supplement them as needed to achieve your desired finished size.

Putting both of these ideas on the list also.

Originally Posted by KyKat

The one on the left I would definitely do as a panel, border it with one of the colors in the panel that would coordinate, and outline quilt the figures. It would make a great bunk-size quilt. The other one could be used for backing on a quilt. They are both great fabric.

This was one of the first ideas but was not sure what kind of border. Striaght line or different pieced blocks?

Love the fabric. God bless these service men and women!

Originally Posted by wolfkitty

You could use the one on the left as a large panel-type piece in the center, and use the other around as a border, with perhaps a solid navy blue piping or narrow border in between.

Another great idea. You all are wonderful, got me wanting to stop doing what I am doing and work on this. Thanks to all of you.

I made this one for my SIL, the commander. He loved it!!

What a gorgeous quilt. I love it too.

My son served in the Navy. I want to make him a quilt using the same fabrics. I also plan in using some photo prints of his ship and ship's logo in some of the squares. I have it in my head, it is still a few projects away. God Bless those who are serving and have served in our Armed Forces.