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maviskw 06-25-2016 04:35 AM

Since it will be hanging on a wall, make something that is a show stopper; like Hollow Cubes. That is really easy if you make half blocks and sew the half blocks into rows, then sew the rows of half blocks together. Look in Pictures and find Cat-on-a-mac's sticky. Look under Tumbling Blocks for a picture of that. It uses triangles in all the centers.
Other optical illusions can be fun, too.

frenan 06-25-2016 04:35 AM

If you are considering a sampler, check this out: http://www.thesplendidsampler.com/bl...onus-projects/ The patterns are all free (for now). I was just going to look because I have too many UFO's...........I now have 4 blocks finished, downloaded several more, and anxiously waiting for the new blocks to come out every week. Good luck, your fabric is beautiful.

Sailorwoman 06-25-2016 04:44 AM

Perhaps Hobo Rails by Dragonfly Fiber Art. The pattern is for a table runner but it can easily be enlarged to showcase all of your beautiful fabrics.

illinois 06-25-2016 04:44 AM

Yes! I see another suggested a bargello. Those are so pretty on a wall. Trip Around the World is similar, of course.

My time 06-25-2016 06:51 AM

If it is a wall hanging your after, why not do any applique wall hanging. McKenna Ryan comes to mind, or Joan Statz. Fun to make and you could incorporate many of these fabrics.

maminstl 06-25-2016 06:52 AM

I do think a medallion style would be good for a wall hanging. If you like more modern styles, take a look at Elizabeth Hartman's Aviatrix quilt. It would look great with the fabric that you've posted.

Friday1961 06-25-2016 06:53 AM

Your fabric is beautiful! And congratulations on having such an understanding and loving and generous DH!

Someone posted a photo of a quilt called "Walk in the city" recently, which you could use a lot of different fabrics to make--the block is one big square and four little squares (I think), turned different ways. It's very modern, very striking and pretty, and I think would make a great large wall hanging (and I don't normally even like hanging full quilts as decor).

madamekelly 06-25-2016 09:26 AM

The pattern that came to mind immediately was a "Jewel box quilt". You could use a white, beiges, pastel, or dark main fabric to show off all of those jewels.

Teddybear Lady 06-25-2016 03:56 PM

What I would do first with all this?...Hug it, pet it, drool over it! haha Seriously though, you have some beautiful fabric.

TeresaA 06-25-2016 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by madamekelly (Post 7586426)
The pattern that came to mind immediately was a "Jewel box quilt". You could use a white, beiges, pastel, or dark main fabric to show off all of those jewels.

Thanks! I've actually done one! With cartoon colors on grey, LOL. This is the best pic I have handy. But another one would be fun. I do have several nieces who need quilts.

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