Thread: Embroidery as Quilting?
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Old 01-12-2011, 07:40 AM
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The patterns from the 1930's were made for applique or embroidery. Yes, you can do either

Originally Posted by Jennifer22206
I found a few gorgeous embroidery patterns for free online and was wondering if anyone has ever used them as a quilting pattern? Would it look good still?

I make miniature quilts for Alzheimers Art Quilt Initiative (http://www.alzquilts.org/) and was wondering about it. I have permission from the designer of the embroidery to use it, but I just don't know if it'll look "right".

Should I just stick to the more traditional quilting motifs?
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