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Old 01-01-2018, 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by nativetexan View Post
well you could think of putting them on point with sashings in between. The quilt then would measure across the blocks point to point. I'm doing a baby quilt right now like that.
I was thinking the same thing when blocks are on point I feel like it gives them a little pizzazz.

maybe a pale blue for the sashing?

here is one spot with directions. Google "quilt blocks on point" and a lot information will pull up

https://www.craftsy.com/blog/2013/03/on-point-quilting/

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Old 01-01-2018, 07:40 PM
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I like the on point layout idea. I would use a thin green "frame" around each block, then use whatever kind of sashing you decide on.
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Old 01-01-2018, 07:47 PM
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I like the "on point" layout for what it's worth. That will really showcase your friends lovely work... I'm not a fan of colored sashing but for this quilt, I would pick a complimentary color as others have suggested...
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Old 01-01-2018, 08:52 PM
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Thanks ladies, I can always count on all of you for some great ideas. I think the on point would look great, now I just have to figure out how to do that. there are some good info on this subjection the web, so will look this up and see how hard it will be for me.. Thanks again..
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Old 01-01-2018, 10:24 PM
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QuiltnNan beautiful red work. And the fabric is so perfect to go with it.
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Old 01-02-2018, 02:40 AM
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Since the fabric is a bit thin, you might want to use a light Pellon, perhaps. This reminds me of a quilt made from old hankies, so if you can find any antique ones to go along with the embroidery, you might consider adding them to fill out the on-point layout. I like adding some green to the whole thing.
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Old 01-02-2018, 03:11 AM
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I think the on point arrangement would show these beautiful blocks to best advantage. They could be complemented with color blocks and sashings. Actually, you could use more than one color if you wanted to. Be careful to use white batting if the fabric in the blocks is thinner than the fabric you use in alternate blocks and sashings. Please do not use an iron on interfacing on the back of the blocks. It will not lay flat because of the embroidery process. Another idea, if the embroidered blocks are 'thin' is to use a second layer of fabric behind them and treat the two layers as one in your construction. The quilting process will hold them together so it won't be obvious that there are two layers. Please show us your quilt in process or when finished. You are doing a great thing.
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Old 01-02-2018, 01:18 PM
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PM'd you.

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Old 01-02-2018, 05:00 PM
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Oh WOW!! I was going to use a iron on interfacing as the blocks are really thin, kind of like a fine hanky, they are not real white white, they are more off white so i don't want to try and match that. ..would unbleached muslin work for the back of the blocks?


Originally Posted by quilterpurpledog View Post
I think the on point arrangement would show these beautiful blocks to best advantage. They could be complemented with color blocks and sashings. Actually, you could use more than one color if you wanted to. Be careful to use white batting if the fabric in the blocks is thinner than the fabric you use in alternate blocks and sashings. Please do not use an iron on interfacing on the back of the blocks. It will not lay flat because of the embroidery process. Another idea, if the embroidered blocks are 'thin' is to use a second layer of fabric behind them and treat the two layers as one in your construction. The quilting process will hold them together so it won't be obvious that there are two layers. Please show us your quilt in process or when finished. You are doing a great thing.
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Old 01-02-2018, 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Jan in VA View Post
PM'd you.

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Thank you Jan I PM'd you too.. Thank you so much for your help. This project is really scary.. LOL but I really want to do this to honor my friend..
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