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Old 04-20-2011, 09:31 AM
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Hi ladies and gents!

I know someone here will be able to help me!

So, I am working on a quilt for a customer, and they are getting quite anxious! So I need to get it done soon.
However, regardless of me checking my calculations OVER and OVER again, it appears that I did NOT order enough fabric.

You would think, "ok, no problem, just order more!".

I would, however, Connecting Threads doesn't have the main color anymore!!! It's a Mirage fabric, but that particular color is not on their website.

So, I have now come up with the idea of creating some sort of center piece, maybe paper pieced, so that I can just use the blocks I have to sort of border that center piece.

Does anyone have any suggestions for a center block that would work well with the dutchman's puzzle block?

I need your help and I need it fast!!

Thanks Ladies and Gents!!!!
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Old 04-20-2011, 09:35 AM
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I don't know how big your centerpiece needs to be ...

I suggest a large star, like the carpenters wheel. It has triangles like the dutchman puzzle.

http://www.quilterscache.com/C/Carpe...heelBlock.html
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Old 04-20-2011, 09:36 AM
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Sorry, newbie and can't help. U but can offer encouragement. Hope u get an idea fast and get it done pronto!!
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Old 04-20-2011, 10:04 AM
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call them. they might be able to scrounge some up from their stock.

worth a try and nothing to lose.
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Old 04-20-2011, 10:07 AM
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Post a picture of the fabric here maybe someone has some they would part with. It wouldn't hurt to at least try. Good luck.
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Old 04-20-2011, 10:09 AM
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Can you post a pic of the fabric? Title it ISO this fabric. Many times someone will have it in their stash. Good Luck!
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Old 04-20-2011, 12:59 PM
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you could try ebay to but any block you come up with will look good with that block.
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Old 04-20-2011, 01:01 PM
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If the fabric were from Northcott, they have a reference on their site where you can look up which store ordered what. Not sure if other companies do that.
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Fox & geese at quilterscache

http://www.quilterscache.com/F/FoxandGeeseBlock.html

you will have to enlarge the pattern to fit your block size.

Sawtooth Star:

http://www.quilterscache.com/S/SawToothStarBlock.html
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Old 04-20-2011, 01:30 PM
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Call CT. They will be more then willing to help you if they can.
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