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    Old 02-25-2012, 11:11 PM
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    For the scarves, here is an idea.

    Since the family was most likely to see the scarves "scrunched" up rather than flat, what about putting loops (like belt loops on pants) onto a square and then slip the scarf through the loops and tie the scarf. I am picturing about an 8" square and put the loops near the sides and in the upper one third of the block and then after the scarf is through the loops it becomes the color and makes it dimensional. You could color coordinate the background block with the scarf, or use the same for all the scarves.

    It can be tied and then removed for washing, or it could be tacked down on the block to be more permanent. If the scarf is extra long it could be cut in half.

    P.S. I'll be making 4 memory quilts this year from my dad's clothing for myself and 3 brothers. I'm going to use the disappearing 9-patch pattern and make them lap size. Too bad he didn't wear scarves so I could try out my idea.

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    Old 02-26-2012, 07:36 AM
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    Thanks for this thread, it's so full of ideas. I've helped out on a few memory quilts, but I may be attempting my first one by myself for my cousin who lost her son last week. These ideas are very helpful. I'm still trying to decide how I want to do it, and I will also ask the recipient if they have a preference... the only memory quilts I've helped on were tied quilts, not machine or hand quilted.
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    Old 02-26-2012, 09:40 AM
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    Originally Posted by AndiR
    alisonquilts, I wish I could see the photos, but for some reason they're not showing up. Your quilts sound great.
    Sorry about the pics not showing up - I am new to this. I will try again here:
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    Old 02-26-2012, 09:44 AM
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    I made two memorial quilts out of t-shirts for 2 kids whose father died of cancer last year. I used lightweight fusible interfacing to stabilize the stretchy shirts, and it worked great. For the scarves, perhaps you could use a foundation of muslin underneath, shirring the scarf for texture.
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    Old 02-26-2012, 04:11 PM
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    I've been creating custom memorial quilts for several years and now have a website where I've posted some how-to info with more to come. So check out CustomMemorialQuilts.com and let me know if you have any questions.

    As for the scarves, I suggest you stabilize them with Pellon 906F so that you can cut and sew them as you please.
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    Old 02-27-2012, 07:41 PM
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    Wonderful quilts, Kat13 - thanks for sharing them. Lots of good ideas for me here.
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    Old 02-27-2012, 07:44 PM
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    Originally Posted by shawnan
    For the scarves, here is an idea.

    Since the family was most likely to see the scarves "scrunched" up rather than flat, what about putting loops (like belt loops on pants) onto a square and then slip the scarf through the loops and tie the scarf. I am picturing about an 8" square and put the loops near the sides and in the upper one third of the block and then after the scarf is through the loops it becomes the color and makes it dimensional. You could color coordinate the background block with the scarf, or use the same for all the scarves.
    Ooooo, Nancy, great idea! That way if my niece wanted to wear the scarves she could still do that too!
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    Old 02-27-2012, 07:54 PM
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    Alisonquilts, thank you for taking the time to repost your photos - I love your quilts!
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    Old 02-27-2012, 10:29 PM
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    Thanks Andi, you can pretty much do anything your imagination comes up with! Snowball blocks are good too
    for pictures. Make sure you show us when you're done! On the one I'm doing now, the guy was a golfer so I
    have to put golf stuff in there...I'm not a golfer but figure I can do a golf bag and the flag in the hole...should be
    interesting...
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