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Old 10-04-2013, 10:53 AM
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My 11 year old granddaughter just got a new bed and her mother painted her headboard pink and purple, at her request. It's not my style, but oh well, she loves it and that's all that matters. Anyway, I was visiting the other day and she informed me that she needs a new quilt for her new bed. OK, I can do that, so I asked her if she had any special request. She politely informed me, and I quote, "Grandma I DON'T want anything "girly" like you made me last time. It has to be pink and purple, and I want soccer balls on it too" OK, well we can do that but I had to ask how pink and purple isn't "girly" to begin with? She informed me that as long as there are NO flowers, butter flies, tea cups or any other "girl stuff" it's not "girly." All I could do was look at her and smile. So now grandma is on a mission to complete a pink, purple, soccer ball non-girly quilt by Christmas. This is going to take some imagination. LOL
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You can do it Grandma!
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Pink and purple scream girly to me too but what do I know.
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This might help!!

http://www.backdoorquiltshoppe.com/c...id=1#Fab017012

http://search.myquiltshops.com/cgi-s...gi?thumbnails=

You can so the same search with purple soccer balls. Have fun.
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I'VE SEEN PINK AND PURPLE AND GLITZY SOCCERBALL FABS AT JOANNS. GOOD LUCK AND SHOW US YOUR RESULTS. you can do a scrappy look and applique soccerballs to it. I like to do app over the pieced work.
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Awwww that is just so adorable...you go grandma...make it for this bundle of cuteness you have.
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What a compliment to your work Grandma!! I am sure it will come out fabulous!
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Look for geometric prints - stripes, polka dots, squares, cubes, etc.
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Pink and purple scream girly to me too but what do I know.
LOL, I agree. I'd almost say pick some black and white soccer ball fabric and just add bits of purple and pink. Room is going to feel stuffy (not to mention girly) with all the vibrant color.
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They make camo fabric in pink...
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