Looking for ideas for center block in unique Autumn inspired Table Topper
#1
Anyone want to put on their creative thinking cap & toss a few ideas around with me? I'm hoping for suggestions on what to put in the center of my Autumn Celebration table topper. If anything. It would be surrounded with a botanical fabric border made out of fabric I created from leaves and flowers from our garden. Kind of a new spin on "From garden to table" ;)
The plain center area is about 9 to 11 inches, depending on how big I print out the botanical fabric. I was thinking perhaps one very special quilt block in the center would look nice, but am not sure if the direction I'm heading is the bee's knees yet. You all are so creative... any suggestions on better blocks, etc, or other input on would be welcomed by me! Below are photos of mockups I did with my computer's Paint program (The block i did on EQ and then pasted into Paint)
The plain center area is about 9 to 11 inches, depending on how big I print out the botanical fabric. I was thinking perhaps one very special quilt block in the center would look nice, but am not sure if the direction I'm heading is the bee's knees yet. You all are so creative... any suggestions on better blocks, etc, or other input on would be welcomed by me! Below are photos of mockups I did with my computer's Paint program (The block i did on EQ and then pasted into Paint)
Quilt Block in Center
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Botanical Border around Plain Center
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#5
Originally Posted by barny
I wonder what it would look like if you put a 1 inch border on the inside block between the leaves and the star in the dark green.
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Both are wonderful ... whichever you like the best. Or of course, you could make two!!
What about subtle metallic thread for the quilting? And if leaving the centre plain ... perhap an quilted centre design, taking on more of a look of embroidery? Again, a metallic thread ... or variegated.
PS ... are you going to sell the fabric after you make your own?
What about subtle metallic thread for the quilting? And if leaving the centre plain ... perhap an quilted centre design, taking on more of a look of embroidery? Again, a metallic thread ... or variegated.
PS ... are you going to sell the fabric after you make your own?
#8
Originally Posted by QuiltE
Both are wonderful ... whichever you like the best. Or of course, you could make two!!
What about subtle metallic thread for the quilting? And if leaving the centre plain ... perhap an quilted centre design, taking on more of a look of embroidery? Again, a metallic thread ... or variegated.
PS ... are you going to sell the fabric after you make your own?
What about subtle metallic thread for the quilting? And if leaving the centre plain ... perhap an quilted centre design, taking on more of a look of embroidery? Again, a metallic thread ... or variegated.
PS ... are you going to sell the fabric after you make your own?
Sure, I'd be happy to sell the fabric prints to QB members, just for what it costs me to make them. If you'd like to ask more about it, feel free to PM me. And goodness, i wouldn't make anyone wait till I've finished this one: Thanksgiving is almost upon us! ;-)
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Originally Posted by BuzzinBumble
Originally Posted by QuiltE
Both are wonderful ... whichever you like the best. Or of course, you could make two!!
What about subtle metallic thread for the quilting? And if leaving the centre plain ... perhap an quilted centre design, taking on more of a look of embroidery? Again, a metallic thread ... or variegated.
PS ... are you going to sell the fabric after you make your own?
What about subtle metallic thread for the quilting? And if leaving the centre plain ... perhap an quilted centre design, taking on more of a look of embroidery? Again, a metallic thread ... or variegated.
PS ... are you going to sell the fabric after you make your own?
Sure, I'd be happy to sell the fabric prints to QB members, just for what it costs me to make them. If you'd like to ask more about it, feel free to PM me. And goodness, i wouldn't make anyone wait till I've finished this one: Thanksgiving is almost upon us! ;-)
#10
Originally Posted by Sadiemae
I think it would be beautiful with a special block, or a special quilting motif in the middle.
Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
Personally I think the border fabric is so unique a center block isn't needed. A feathered wreath would be awesome in the center.
I'm seeing you each like the idea of a plain center with a beautiful quilting motif.
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