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How do I make this into a 12 1/2 X 12 1/2 (unfinished) block? HELP!!

How do I make this into a 12 1/2 X 12 1/2 (unfinished) block? HELP!!

Old 10-18-2012, 07:26 PM
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I am making a quilt for my son and all the pieces are different size, so i decided to make them look like framed pictures with the background fabric acting as a wall. I hope this makes sense. That is a great panel! Where did you get it if yo don't mind me asking?
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Old 10-18-2012, 08:10 PM
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I saw fabric at Walmarts with the emblems for the different service groups..actually made a bow tucks for my DD friend that was going into the army. I am sure they had it for air force too..you could measure the designs, and use to go around each block..or BDU camoflague sashing.... found and attached a pic of the fabric

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Old 10-19-2012, 03:02 AM
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Tashana- I bought the panel last year at a quilt shop called The Quilt Place. It is in Rockledge, FL. You can also buy on line at thequiltplace.com

Thanks everyone for the ideas. Will try these and see which one works for me. Thanks Pat 625 for showing me the fabric.
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Old 10-19-2012, 05:09 AM
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Attic window is the 1st thing that came to my mind.
Using two shades of airforce blue, then a contrasting color + narrow border(s) picking up a orange/gold/dk yellow color. Be sure to show us the finished product.
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Old 10-20-2012, 03:16 AM
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[QUOTE=wesing;5596007]I would put black sashing on only two sides of each block. Not the same two sides - that way you can arrange them on a design surface and the space images will "float" on the black background, and appear to be in a random arrangement. Does that make sense?

I go along with that idea. I like the black sashing idea because of the "outer space" look and the depth the pictures will show. Good idea and yes it makes total sense to me. Edie
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Old 10-20-2012, 04:43 AM
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put them in a "window" setting with 2½" strips on two sides....viola...12½
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Old 10-20-2012, 05:38 AM
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I'd make each block into an Attic Windows block. You could use 5-1/2 in strips for your attic window part of the block. That would bring the 7 inch block up to a 12 inch block. Or I like the Log Cabin or Courthouse Steps idea, too. Good luck and have fun making it.
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Old 10-20-2012, 05:51 AM
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Nine or ten of the blocks could be set on point, either with one of the suggested sashings OR quarter square triangles. I'd opt for the triangles because they would provide a place for related quilting, embroidered sentiments, or applique of AF, NASA, patriotic or personal interest.

BTW, Robert Kaufman had some nice Air Force fabric out.

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Old 10-20-2012, 06:40 AM
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Tilt blocks might work, where you add a rectangle to the sides and then use your ruler to cut them "tilted".
modabakeshop has a kids tilt block that is cute and quilterscache has blocks. otherwise i was going to say putting them on point with corners added (sq in a sq) but that would make them too big. good luck.
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Old 10-20-2012, 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by sustraley View Post
My son was in the Air Force and now works at Cape Canaveral as a civilian. I want to make him a quilt. I want to have it reflect the air force and his current job. I have this panel that I would like to use. Once I cut out the blocks to use, they will be 7 1/2 X 7 1/2. Any suggestions on how to make these into 12 1/2 X 12 1/2 size? That is the size I need for the quilt I want to do. I will also have some other blocks too.
I have made this up in a beautiful quilt for my grandson. I did post a photo here last year some time and it was call Grandsons solar system quilt. If you do a search of the posted pictures you should find it. I have the photo saved somewhere but you would probably find it quicker here. Let me know how you go.
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