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    Old 12-07-2011, 01:58 PM
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    Default Please share your neutral / earth-tone batik quilts

    I need some inspiration! My physical trainer is leaving. I want to make him a quilt as a thank you for helping me break through the exercise barrier. He loves browns and neutrals. When I looked at my stash, I realized I didn't have a lot, so I um... went and bought (online) a variety of earth-tone/neutral batiks. Now I'm hemming and hawing about what I'll actually make. What have you done with earth-tone/neutral batiks?

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    My son who is probably in the age range with your trainer, loved his sister's Carpenter Star. It's not quite neutral, but could be as long as your fabrics have some contrast.
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    Hmmm ... wish I could remember the details. Someone posted a pattern yesterday that she was going to make using Northcott Stonehenge. The pattern she showed was very pretty in earth tones.

    Let me see if I can find it.

    Got it!

    http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...y-t171160.html

    There is a link to the pattern she is using in her thread. "Quiltwoman" something.

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    Old 12-07-2011, 03:21 PM
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    this is not batiks but a great netural quilt. I just quilted it for a friend. It is real easy, based on 6 inch squares.
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    Old 12-07-2011, 03:32 PM
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    These are all lovely. Thanks. And I love the quilting on both of those posted here. And irishrose, I love the use of the "braid" as a border. I've seen the braid used as the primary focus of a quilt (often a table runner) and it never moved me. But I *love* it as a border. Thanks for that inspiration, too!
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    Old 12-08-2011, 05:47 AM
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    Originally Posted by irishrose
    My son who is probably in the age range with your trainer, loved his sister's Carpenter Star. It's not quite neutral, but could be as long as your fabrics have some contrast.
    That is beautiful
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    Old 12-08-2011, 05:50 AM
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    Originally Posted by nabobw
    That is beautiful
    I agree...I love it!
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    Old 12-08-2011, 05:51 AM
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    Originally Posted by vickimc
    this is not batiks but a great netural quilt. I just quilted it for a friend. It is real easy, based on 6 inch squares.
    Vicki I love your how your quilt came out and especially love the quilt design you used.
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    Old 12-08-2011, 06:26 AM
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    Very beautiful!
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    Old 12-08-2011, 07:13 AM
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    Default this is what I did Half log cabin. it was quick and easy

    my daughter wanted same colors. I did half log cabin. I like how its coming together. am quilting as I go.
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