HELP...need pattern advice/idea.
08-25-2012, 12:12 PM
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HELP...need pattern advice/idea.
I thought I would use this fabric in an Irish Chain, but when I laid the chain 9 patches on it I hated the look. It was just too busy. So now I am on a hunt for a block/pattern that will focus on the dog fabric.[ATTACH=CONFIG]357828[/ATTACH]I thought about attic windows using two browns and a narrow red for the frame, but I am open to some other ideas. I also have a green (like the trees) with tiny paw prints.
08-25-2012, 12:33 PM
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well, BQ is a pattern from mapleislandquilts that uses 12 inch focus cuts. I like the way the fabric is shown off. easy to do. just watch directional prints when you lay out your blocks before adding strips to sides.
08-25-2012, 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by nativetexan
well, BQ is a pattern from mapleislandquilts that uses 12 inch focus cuts. I like the way the fabric is shown off. easy to do. just watch directional prints when you lay out your blocks before adding strips to sides.
BQ is nice for a focal fabric, but may be a little to sophisticated for a baby quilt. I do have another fabric (Kaffe Fassett) that would look great in a BQ so I may have to buy that pattern for another project.
08-25-2012, 02:17 PM
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I thought the tumbler was super simple. First time making one. Lots of starch and they sew together quickly. I have the Accuquilt Go and it snips the corners which made it easy to line them up.
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08-25-2012, 04:02 PM
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I am currently making a top that may work for you. I am alternating a four patch with a piece of focus fabric the same size. Right now I am using a five inch square focus fabric, but I have also done it with four inches. Let me see if I can find pictures of both....in case either appeals to you.
...Okay, I found a D9P first that might interest you, then the next two pictures are of my four patch alternating with a focus fabric.
Dina
...Okay, I found a D9P first that might interest you, then the next two pictures are of my four patch alternating with a focus fabric.
Dina
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