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Old 02-09-2015, 01:05 PM
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My daughter is having a boy in July and wants a quilt with robots. I saw on here where a gal made one and loved it. I thought I could try and do the same. I want to take paper and tape it together to be large enough to be a baby size quilt and then hand draw the robots in different sizes. I am going to applique them all. So is all I have to worry about is the 1/4" seam between the robots?

Is this a good idea? If you have a better way of doing this, I'm all ears!! Thanks.
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Old 02-09-2015, 01:19 PM
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saw an idea for robots on google "Hazel and company"
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Old 02-09-2015, 01:25 PM
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I would get some inspirational ideas by looking at "robot patterns" under Google photos. Good Luck!
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I find a lot of inspiration by Googling "XYZ free coloring pages" ((put subject - like Robot - in the XYZ spot))
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Originally Posted by PenniF View Post
I find a lot of inspiration by Googling "XYZ free coloring pages" ((put subject - like Robot - in the XYZ spot))
That's what I do too. If you need more inspiration you might try looking at movie posters and book covers from 1950s science fiction.
If you're doing applique why are you worrying about the 1/4" seam allowance? I don't think I completely understand the question. Your idea of making a full size mockup on paper is a good one. That way you can be sure of placement and scale before you start. It sounds like a fun project.
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What about something like this?




You could modify it any way you like. Just a thought - --

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Originally Posted by jclinganrey View Post
What about something like this?




You could modify it any way you like. Just a thought - --

Jane
This is so cute!!!!

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Originally Posted by jclinganrey View Post
What about something like this?




You could modify it any way you like. Just a thought - --

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i agree with the cuteness factor
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I love the robot quilt, so darn cute!
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