Originally Posted by
SevenupinNC
Thanks everyone for the reccomendations so far!
I was also thinking I could cut the fabric horizontally (44" across) in about half and piece horizontal sections and alternate the focus w/ pieced sections.. I can't find a picture like what I mean, I'm still looking. Warm Wishes is cute and looks easy, but I don't seem to have enough- only about 2 yds.
I made a quilt that uses an idea similar to what you mentioned here. The pattern is called "Too Cute to Cut" and is in the Winter 2010 Quilts and More magazine which is one of the BHG quilt mags. Your fabric looks like it would be perfect for cutting into sections and then using either a coordinating fabric in between or the pieced sections as you mentioned. This could also be a more contemporary look as you said FIL likes.