Need an easy pattern for these fabrics
11-20-2023, 04:33 AM
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Need an easy pattern for these fabrics
I have had these fabrics in my stash for a while now, and it stares at me when I choose other fabrics! 😁
There are about 3-4 yards of each fabric and one creamy beige that is not in the picture but is of the same fabric line.
Problem is......I have no idea which pattern will complement the fabrics.
I want a pattern with big pieces to showcase the fabrics best....but which ...???
Any suggestions, please?
ETA: The top right is not as bright pink as in the picture...it is a dusty pink as in the flower.
There are about 3-4 yards of each fabric and one creamy beige that is not in the picture but is of the same fabric line.
Problem is......I have no idea which pattern will complement the fabrics.
I want a pattern with big pieces to showcase the fabrics best....but which ...???
Any suggestions, please?
ETA: The top right is not as bright pink as in the picture...it is a dusty pink as in the flower.
11-20-2023, 04:39 AM
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I'd choose the big print for focus, the lighter one, and one dark one to make a three yard quilt. With four yards you could enlarge the quilt. Use the fourth fabric for backing. I really enjoy 3 yard quilt patterns. You can see each pattern made into a quilt on the Fabric Cafe youtube channel. My favorite are Favorite Things and Elation.
11-20-2023, 06:10 AM
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Oooo! Lovely collection and very versatile, especially with the added beige.
Couple of questions first --
What size quilt do you want? You have enough yardage for a queen, but is that what you want??
How much assistance do you need from the pattern? For example the 3-yard quilt patterns are marvelous but small, can you figure out how many extra blocks and such to make it the size you want? Can you adjust a pattern that is designed to be more scrappy to fewer fabrics? Are you able to see a completely different color way and switch it to your fabrics? (My husband can't do this at all -- if he sees a red quilt he can't visualize it done in blues.)
Couple of questions first --
What size quilt do you want? You have enough yardage for a queen, but is that what you want??
How much assistance do you need from the pattern? For example the 3-yard quilt patterns are marvelous but small, can you figure out how many extra blocks and such to make it the size you want? Can you adjust a pattern that is designed to be more scrappy to fewer fabrics? Are you able to see a completely different color way and switch it to your fabrics? (My husband can't do this at all -- if he sees a red quilt he can't visualize it done in blues.)
11-20-2023, 10:50 AM
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This pattern is very easy and would go with your fabrics perfectly. Just use the light colored one in the middle of the stripes block. and make sure you match up the stripes blocks to for the squares. I honestly can not remember what the name of the pattern is. I am sure one of the gals here can tell you. I think I used 6 1/2 inch block of the feature fabric and the cut the stripes to 2 1/2 inches. I sewed the stripes in long strips and cut them to th6 1/2 inch size and then laid it all out in rows to sew the together right. When you are finished just add a border all around and quilt with a meaner all over stitch, and end with a binding .
50's cartoon quilt... - Quiltingboard Forums
50's cartoon quilt... - Quiltingboard Forums
11-20-2023, 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by RN-Quilter
I have had these fabrics in my stash for a while now, and it stares at me when I choose other fabrics! 😁
There are about 3-4 yards of each fabric and one creamy beige that is not in the picture but is of the same fabric line.
Problem is......I have no idea which pattern will complement the fabrics.
I want a pattern with big pieces to showcase the fabrics best....but which ...???
Any suggestions, please?
ETA: The top right is not as bright pink as in the picture...it is a dusty pink as in the flower.
There are about 3-4 yards of each fabric and one creamy beige that is not in the picture but is of the same fabric line.
Problem is......I have no idea which pattern will complement the fabrics.
I want a pattern with big pieces to showcase the fabrics best....but which ...???
Any suggestions, please?
ETA: The top right is not as bright pink as in the picture...it is a dusty pink as in the flower.
11-20-2023, 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by RedGarnet222
This pattern is very easy and would go with your fabrics perfectly. Just use the light colored one in the middle of the stripes block. and make sure you match up the stripes blocks to for the squares. I honestly can not remember what the name of the pattern is. I am sure one of the gals here can tell you. I think I used 6 1/2 inch block of the feature fabric and the cut the stripes to 2 1/2 inches. I sewed the stripes in long strips and cut them to th6 1/2 inch size and then laid it all out in rows to sew the together right. When you are finished just add a border all around and quilt with a meaner all over stitch, and end with a binding .
50's cartoon quilt... - Quiltingboard Forums
50's cartoon quilt... - Quiltingboard Forums
11-20-2023, 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Iceblossom
Oooo! Lovely collection and very versatile, especially with the added beige.
Couple of questions first --
What size quilt do you want? You have enough yardage for a queen, but is that what you want??
How much assistance do you need from the pattern? For example the 3-yard quilt patterns are marvelous but small, can you figure out how many extra blocks and such to make it the size you want? Can you adjust a pattern that is designed to be more scrappy to fewer fabrics? Are you able to see a completely different color way and switch it to your fabrics? (My husband can't do this at all -- if he sees a red quilt he can't visualize it done in blues.)
Couple of questions first --
What size quilt do you want? You have enough yardage for a queen, but is that what you want??
How much assistance do you need from the pattern? For example the 3-yard quilt patterns are marvelous but small, can you figure out how many extra blocks and such to make it the size you want? Can you adjust a pattern that is designed to be more scrappy to fewer fabrics? Are you able to see a completely different color way and switch it to your fabrics? (My husband can't do this at all -- if he sees a red quilt he can't visualize it done in blues.)
11-21-2023, 06:00 AM
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Fair enough RN-Quilter. I had an enjoyable day yesterday looking at patterns for you since my own schedule will be tied up with the Bonnie Hunter Mystery starting Friday. I am always looking for quick and effective ideas to showcase large prints and/or can be made from my collections of 10" squares. I have collections where the fabrics fit a theme but don't always play nice with each other, in which case framing the diverse prints and separating them a bit often is a great option. There are many free patterns using squares and rectangles and framing that are perfect for this. Here's one of them --
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3K76...lmingtonPrints
With a large amount of the focus fabric, you can use it for alternating squares mixed with a traditional block. Sometimes using Snowball shapes (a square where the corners are contrasting) makes a great connector block, as in the Tennessee Waltz, which combines the 54-40 or Fight Block with a snowball.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fH1h...eresaDownUnder
You can use other Star designs as well, just match the size of your Snowball triangles to the alternating star blocks.
Bear Creek quilting has PAGES (like 84!) of fabric designers show casing fabric collections with free download patterns. There were more, but here are some I thought would work well with your collection (I did a little searching but didn't find any patterns for your line).
https://bearcreekquiltingcompany.com...quilt-pattern/
https://bearcreekquiltingcompany.com...quilt-pattern/
https://bearcreekquiltingcompany.com...quilt-pattern/
https://bearcreekquiltingcompany.com...quilt-pattern/
https://bearcreekquiltingcompany.com...quilt-pattern/
https://bearcreekquiltingcompany.com...quilt-pattern/
https://bearcreekquiltingcompany.com...quilt-pattern/
https://bearcreekquiltingcompany.com...quilt-pattern/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3K76...lmingtonPrints
With a large amount of the focus fabric, you can use it for alternating squares mixed with a traditional block. Sometimes using Snowball shapes (a square where the corners are contrasting) makes a great connector block, as in the Tennessee Waltz, which combines the 54-40 or Fight Block with a snowball.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fH1h...eresaDownUnder
You can use other Star designs as well, just match the size of your Snowball triangles to the alternating star blocks.
Bear Creek quilting has PAGES (like 84!) of fabric designers show casing fabric collections with free download patterns. There were more, but here are some I thought would work well with your collection (I did a little searching but didn't find any patterns for your line).
https://bearcreekquiltingcompany.com...quilt-pattern/
https://bearcreekquiltingcompany.com...quilt-pattern/
https://bearcreekquiltingcompany.com...quilt-pattern/
https://bearcreekquiltingcompany.com...quilt-pattern/
https://bearcreekquiltingcompany.com...quilt-pattern/
https://bearcreekquiltingcompany.com...quilt-pattern/
https://bearcreekquiltingcompany.com...quilt-pattern/
https://bearcreekquiltingcompany.com...quilt-pattern/
