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Old 01-12-2011, 07:36 AM
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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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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

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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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Old 01-12-2011, 07:44 AM
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I have made several quilts with machine embroidery blocks. They are among my favorite quilts.
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Old 01-12-2011, 08:25 AM
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Ok! Great. I was just curious! :) Can't wait to start and finish! :)
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Old 01-12-2011, 08:50 AM
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Post pictures when you're done! :)
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Old 01-12-2011, 09:57 AM
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Redwork type designs make beautiful quilting motifs. The more open the design the better :D:D:D
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Old 01-12-2011, 10:33 AM
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If you are truly using them as quilting motifs, be aware that the back will show on the back of your quilt and unless they are mostly outline like redwork, could be really messy!
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I intertwine machine embroidered blocks in my quilts all the time. No problems to date. Even after washing.
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I don't have an embroidery machine so I'd be doing everything by hand.
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Old 01-12-2011, 05:25 PM
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[quote=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? [quote]

Would you mind posting the link to where you found the embroidery patterns? I know I would definitely be interested in looking at them, and probably lots of others will too! Thanks!



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