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sissie 08-15-2012 11:45 AM

need help with first quilt
 
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hi everyone first time posting a pic ...started a michael miller panel and want to make it into a bigger quilt but done with panel and no clues on how to proceed. any help or ideas is greatly appreciated

QuiltnNan 08-15-2012 11:54 AM

how big is it now and how big do you need it to be? love the colors

MawMaw B 08-15-2012 11:55 AM

I would add a border of the stone fabric if you have more and depending on what size it is, a couple of other borders with the lavender and light teal fabric. Maybe bind it in the pink if I'm seeing correctly. I'm no pro at this, but those would look nice.

Diane007 08-15-2012 11:59 AM

Add a border then add more blocks pin wheels/ stars etc.

josie bass 08-15-2012 12:01 PM

You don't need any help. Than is beautiful
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sissie 08-15-2012 12:07 PM

it's 48x48 I want it to be queen size.....thanks

sissie 08-15-2012 12:14 PM

Thanks It's one of michael miller's panels he has wonderful items to choose from

sissie 08-15-2012 12:15 PM

i'ts 48 x 48 want it to be close to a queen

sissie 08-15-2012 12:17 PM

thanks those are good ideals ... I just went blank

sissie 08-15-2012 12:19 PM

i've got to learn how to get the replies together with the right questions,,,bear with me and have a wonderful day

susiequilt 08-15-2012 12:23 PM

Since a queen is approximately 90x96" you will need about 24 inch of borders all the way around.
What fabric do you have to use?
You could do a 6" border, then a 12" block and another 6" border or any combination to make it 24".
Could you continue the blocks you have with that same fabric? That would look nice for another 18" then a 6" border.
So many possibilities.
You might want to consider getting another of the same panel and use some of that.

Tweety2911 08-15-2012 03:10 PM

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Beautiful top! You can continue with the border idea using fabrics from the collection or fabrics that match.
Here is a picture of one that was in progress using different border ideas. I hope this helps you in making some decisions in enlarging your quilt.
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paulettepoe 08-15-2012 03:18 PM

FYI....Michael Miller is a combination of a man and woman who came together to collaborate on fabric designs. I always giggle when someone..refers to Michael Miller is "he". This top is beautiful, would like to see it when its done.

thimblebug6000 08-15-2012 08:34 PM

I saw this posting & wondered if you could add borders similar to the 1st quilt, not the one that is the Snow Chateau panel like yours. http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...e-t172310.html

justflyingin 08-15-2012 10:10 PM


Originally Posted by thimblebug6000 (Post 5443625)
I saw this posting & wondered if you could add borders similar to the 1st quilt, not the one that is the Snow Chateau panel like yours. http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...e-t172310.html

Wow. I missed that one last year--that time of year I'm busy and there is so much activity on this board... That one was beautiful (the winter one)...

bobolee 08-16-2012 03:39 AM

Yes, I agree. I would add another stone border and then borders with the lavender and teal. Good luck!

Originally Posted by MawMaw B (Post 5442681)
I would add a border of the stone fabric if you have more and depending on what size it is, a couple of other borders with the lavender and light teal fabric. Maybe bind it in the pink if I'm seeing correctly. I'm no pro at this, but those would look nice.


Blinkokr 08-16-2012 03:51 AM

Just lovely, great job and thank you for sharing and I agree with MawMawB
Have a Blessed day
Ellen

sissie 08-16-2012 04:29 AM


Originally Posted by susiequilt (Post 5442748)
Since a queen is approximately 90x96" you will need about 24 inch of borders all the way around.
What fabric do you have to use?
You could do a 6" border, then a 12" block and another 6" border or any combination to make it 24".
Could you continue the blocks you have with that same fabric? That would look nice for another 18" then a 6" border.
So many possibilities.
You might want to consider getting another of the same panel and use some of that.

thanks for all the ideals I do have 4 more of the center block will have to order the stone again and the pics you posted were beautiful....thanks again and have a wonderful day everyone

Delta 08-16-2012 08:15 AM

I agree with the others. just keep building out with the wonderful colors you have not. nice job.

hperttula123 08-16-2012 03:37 PM

I agree, you can add another boarder of the stones and do pinwheels, piano keys, or anything else to fill it in. Lovely fabric!!!

Jammin' Jane 11-12-2012 10:37 AM

It looks wonderful! I really like it! :)


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