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11-23-2010, 05:52 AM

#21

Jo M

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Originally Posted by bj

I don't think it would hurt to lose some of the background as long as the animals are complete. One thing you can do is take a square the size you want (a clear ruler maybe) and frame the animals in each block. Choose a size that leaves the most picture in each block. Then cut them all to that size. Then you can put a "frame" around them. How many do you have? Are you going to have to supplement them with other blocks to have enough to make your quilt?

I agree...this is probably the easiest thing to do. I really like the pics you posted. I'd love to get my hands on a set like these.

11-23-2010, 05:53 AM

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Deb watkins

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Originally Posted by Carron

Have you thought about doing the "window in the attic" quilt. There you can use all of your animals and can cut out as much of the unnecessary background you want. The placement of each animal will not have to be centered and un-squared blocks will not be a problem.

This is a great way to do these types of pic. Great wall hanging or quilt for the 'man cave/den'

11-23-2010, 06:53 AM

#23

clem55

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Use the attic windows pattern, This would be what you are seeing through the windows, so if you miss a small part, it wouldn't matter.

11-23-2010, 08:27 AM

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ShirlinAZ

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They'd be beautiful in an attic windows quilt with some pictures being complete and some not. The scene out my window is not complete... Just cut them the size you need and frame them.

11-23-2010, 11:46 AM

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sandy12010

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ok now that I got all the good ideals I am fairly new to quilting Have done some but the easy ones..nothing to advanced. so my next question is where do I find the instructions for the attic windows pattern thank you all for the great ideals they are all greatly appreciated
thank you
sandy

11-23-2010, 11:54 AM

#26

Carron

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Sandy, one other thought....put a narrow border around each square the place them as a collage, over lapping one another, staggering, etc. It would not matter how much of the white is showing because you can simply cover it with another pictue. You will be useing fabric instead of photo prints.

11-23-2010, 11:54 AM

#27

leonajo

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I think I would square them up,, trying to balance the white, U might loose some of ur scene? Still better than being off balance. That would bother u more.......

11-23-2010, 12:23 PM

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LadyCougar

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Applique would probably be a good solution-they are beautiful, and would make a great quilt.

11-23-2010, 02:30 PM

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ShirlinAZ

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Originally Posted by sandy12010

Go to the top of the page and click on Search. In the search line type Attic Windows Tutorial. There are plenty of pictures and instructions. There is one that will print instructions on a PDF document.