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    Old 02-08-2018, 10:07 AM
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    Default Any tips for collage quilts?

    I just watched a little video and will pick up some Pattern Ease to draw whatever form I decide on. Has anyone made a collage quilts and do you have some dos and don'ts and tips for a beginner?
    Maybe you could post a photo of your quilt? That would most likely be the greatest of inspirations.
    Thanks!
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    Old 02-08-2018, 10:46 AM
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    lots of inspiration here https://www.google.com/search?q=coll...f-TB28QsAQIgQE
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    Old 02-08-2018, 01:26 PM
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    My advice would be to take your time, audition anything that you even remotely think will work - and more importantly have fun.

    Here's mine.[ATTACH=CONFIG]588629[/ATTACH]
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    Old 02-08-2018, 01:36 PM
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    Immana that is beautiful - so clever!
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    Old 02-08-2018, 05:22 PM
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    Originally Posted by QuiltnNan
    Wow! That page made my heart go pitty pat.
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    Old 02-09-2018, 03:58 AM
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    I just made the flamingo and it was fun. I used a sharpie to trace my pattern onto the pattern ease and it showed through under my white so next time I will use a pencil. I’m trying the mermaid next. Enjoy
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    My tip is to use Steam a Seam 2 Lite, as it has a sticky back quality that lets you stick your pieces on to see how they look and even reposition them before you iron them down. I also did mine on my design wall, rather than on a table, Found it easier that way for me.
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    Old 02-09-2018, 05:29 AM
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    where do you find these patterns?
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    Old 02-09-2018, 07:35 AM
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    Oh those are so pretty.
    Thank you for the tips. Thank you Watson, I didn't know there were 2 different kinds of Steam a Seam, love all the blues. Imanna, I love how you used sea themed fabric for yours, it makes it so fun.
    Thanks for the google inspiration QuiltnNan
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    Old 02-09-2018, 09:08 AM
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    Originally Posted by lmanna
    My advice would be to take your time, audition anything that you even remotely think will work - and more importantly have fun.

    Here's mine.
    Well, that is just adorable!! I'm signed up for a Laura Heine retreat in June to learn this technique. I'm a bit intimidated, but so intrigued too. I've picked Abeline, the steer for my project. Can't wait!

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