Estate Sale find - what would you make with these fabrics?
03-19-2013, 07:02 AM
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Originally Posted by ArchaicArcane
I went to an estate sale on Friday, and picked up what looks like fabric that was matched for a project. I liked most of the fabrics in it, and figured I would see if I could come up with something that would look nice. It's about 1m of fabric total, and I'm a rank amateur quilter. (I usually tell people I'm an "almost has begun" quilter. My first quilt (an out of control lap quilt) is currently a UFO (awaiting binding), so I do need a relatively easy quilt block to try. Maybe something with half square triangles?
Those don't -completely- terrify me... but should stretch my skill set.
I really enjoy FMQ, though I'm definitely "learning" at that too.
What would you do with these fabrics?
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Those don't -completely- terrify me... but should stretch my skill set.
I really enjoy FMQ, though I'm definitely "learning" at that too.
What would you do with these fabrics?
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All in all------great fabric choices.
03-19-2013, 07:11 AM
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1 square meter in total?????????????? Or one meter in length and a bit more than one meter in width?
Yikes, that around 220 square inches or less than 15 x 15. (conversion system in brain out of order temporarily!)
Yikes, that around 220 square inches or less than 15 x 15. (conversion system in brain out of order temporarily!)
03-19-2013, 07:29 AM
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I would probably cut them into strips or squares and let them be used in a scrappy. If all together they only make about 1 meter, that is what I would do as I can't see it coming close enough to make a quilt top.
03-19-2013, 10:32 AM
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I see an art quilt, and probably a garden scene. The dark blue at the front is a stormy sky, the medium blue and yellow is the ground around the garden, the yellow/brown at the front is trees, the one with red and purple (back left) is fruit on the trees or could be garden produce, the dark brown is soil, cut outs of the bright yellow flowers or whatever are pinwheels or sunflowers at the side/back of the garden, and the leaves on the right are backing. You could back the fabric with fusibles and then cut out your areas with scissors and stick them on. Iron when you are satisfied. Do a sketch first.
03-19-2013, 10:49 AM
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Have you tried the HST method where you cut two matching squares, draw a diagonal line across and sew 1/4" away on both sides? Then you cut the square on the line you drew and you have two HST. I use this method all the time and get great HST's. http://www.treadleon.net/quiltshop/b...struction.html
03-19-2013, 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by miriam
That one would be a lot of bias work. I think I like the idea of the DP3 with that yellow in the little blocks.
Originally Posted by Shrink42020
Yellow Brick road would be another nice pattern and the yellow would actually pull the quilt together; it is not a free pattern and $7.00 is the least expensive one that I can find!
Originally Posted by HillCountryGal
Try pulling the top left fabric (dark red/maroon) away from the mix and see what it does for you.
Originally Posted by mmb195152
I could see some pretty pinwheels, but I am a very novice quilter myself. I would not include the yellow either. I'll be anxious to see what you come up with.
Originally Posted by wolph33
they are beautiful fabrics-but muted together except the yellow-it really pops
Originally Posted by kkdolls
Check out the Morning Star 2 pattern on quilterscache.com. This would be beautiful.
03-19-2013, 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Rose_P
With only a meter total, each of these is smaller than a fat quarter, right? You will not get even a generous lap quilt out of them without adding quite a bit of fabric. I think they will benefit from having one or two solid or mottled blender fabrics mixed in that will help to unify the quilt. If you like a modern look, a shadow box quilt would work well with the entire group (except maybe the intense yellow), using at least 2 blocks from each fabric, a dark gray or black for the shadows and an off white, beige or other very light color for the background. I found a post on this board that shows the basics of the design, but I think usually rectangles look better to me in this design than squares: http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...w-t116628.html The first comment has a link to one that was done in rectangles. Have fun creating!
I'm editing to add a link to a video that shows one with mixed sizes, and also explains the process: http://vimeo.com/54613518
I'm editing to add a link to a video that shows one with mixed sizes, and also explains the process: http://vimeo.com/54613518
Originally Posted by MargeD
I'd suggest a D9P, however, I don't think I would use all the fabrics shown. I like the purple/green leaf batik, the blue and the mottled blue/yellow, but that's just my preference and I'd use it with a soft blue or green, or possibly a white or cream. I've used batiks and "regular" cotton quilting fabric and since I almost always prewash my fabric, bleeding shouldn't be a problem. The batiks are just slightly heavier than most cotton fabrics and since I don't hand quilt, the higher thread count isn't a problem.
I guess at my core, I'm a realist.
Originally Posted by wildyard
I also think that with only a m. total you will have to add a lot of fabric unless you are doing a mini. So in that case, I would pull both the bright yellow and the burgandy leaf fabrics as they are so much brighter than the softer batik look of the other fabrics.
If you can find enough blenders to go with them then I think the D9P would work great. Otherwise, I would go for the shadowbox as these are lovely fabrics and would do well showcased.
If you can find enough blenders to go with them then I think the D9P would work great. Otherwise, I would go for the shadowbox as these are lovely fabrics and would do well showcased.
The two blocks you mentioned are definitely what I'm leaning toward.
Originally Posted by Material Witness
Agreed, the ferns at the bottom left don't match at all, you should send them to me...
Love 'em!
Love 'em!
03-19-2013, 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by GrannieAnnie
The leafy purple/green/blue would get folded to lay beside me to get petted a few times a day!
All in all------great fabric choices.
All in all------great fabric choices.
I can't take credit for the fabric choices, only for choosing the "package" out of a stack of others. I would have loved to see some of this lady's finished quilts.
Originally Posted by GrannieAnnie
1 square meter in total?????????????? Or one meter in length and a bit more than one meter in width?
Yikes, that around 220 square inches or less than 15 x 15. (conversion system in brain out of order temporarily!)
Yikes, that around 220 square inches or less than 15 x 15. (conversion system in brain out of order temporarily!)
I will lay it out shortly and see if I can get a better estimate.
Originally Posted by justflyingin
I would probably cut them into strips or squares and let them be used in a scrappy. If all together they only make about 1 meter, that is what I would do as I can't see it coming close enough to make a quilt top.
Originally Posted by cricket_iscute
I see an art quilt, and probably a garden scene. The dark blue at the front is a stormy sky, the medium blue and yellow is the ground around the garden, the yellow/brown at the front is trees, the one with red and purple (back left) is fruit on the trees or could be garden produce, the dark brown is soil, cut outs of the bright yellow flowers or whatever are pinwheels or sunflowers at the side/back of the garden, and the leaves on the right are backing. You could back the fabric with fusibles and then cut out your areas with scissors and stick them on. Iron when you are satisfied. Do a sketch first.
Originally Posted by tesspug
Have you tried the HST method where you cut two matching squares, draw a diagonal line across and sew 1/4" away on both sides? Then you cut the square on the line you drew and you have two HST. I use this method all the time and get great HST's. http://www.treadleon.net/quiltshop/b...struction.html
03-19-2013, 11:45 AM
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I totally love the landscape idea! You have plenty of fabric for that and you will have a lovely wall hanging when you are done. I'm working on my first one, but it's on hold right now.
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