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Scissor Queen 01-14-2011 11:28 AM


Originally Posted by Flying_V_Goddess

Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
There's no rule that says you have to use all one background color. Use the yellow background on the green stars and the green background on the yellow stars. A lot of teams also have a third color. Check and see what the Packers third color is and maybe use it.

Its white. lol

Well that's not helpful! I think I'd just go with the two colors then.

luvspaper 01-14-2011 11:49 AM

what about a mottled or marbled yellowish green? I did that on my hunter's star with a very barely green batik (almost white) and I love the look!

dewie45 01-15-2011 05:39 AM

I think the advice about making the quilt totally washable is good. One of the dangers of chemo is being so vulnerable to infection. Unfortunately hospitals and clinics aren't the most germ-free places. Having said that, I would have loved a quilt to take with me to treatments and especially to the hospital when the doctor put me in isolation because of an infection. I called it protective custody!:)

Daisydoodle 01-15-2011 05:54 AM


Originally Posted by mmonohon
Maybe you could use a beige tone on tone for the background. That should hide any minor stains.

the beige tone on tone with maybe some yellow tone on tone to mix. Really going to be stunning! She will love it and you!

insecurity 01-15-2011 06:04 AM

Can you get ahold of some Packers fabric? Try Jo-Anns?

sandyo 01-15-2011 06:11 AM


Originally Posted by insecurity
Can you get ahold of some Packers fabric? Try Jo-Anns?

unfortunately most packer fabric is quite ugly but a mottled green and gold might be great.

Jeanniejo 01-15-2011 06:16 AM

Beautiful pattern !!! I say do it for your friend in his colors !!! This ia about him right ??

Kutnso 01-15-2011 06:31 AM

Great gift!!! I'd suggest the light beige Moda mottled fabric also. Love the Star---what is the name of this pattern, please.
Thanks and good luck, Kutnso

jolo 01-15-2011 06:34 AM

Well I went thru chemo and my quilt did not get stained. It does get very cold when getting chemo. It does something to our internal thermostat. lol. BYW I am now going on my sixth year post breast Ca

MaggieLou 01-15-2011 06:34 AM


Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
There's no rule that says you have to use all one background color. Use the yellow background on the green stars and the green background on the yellow stars. A lot of teams also have a third color. Check and see what the Packers third color is and maybe use it.

I was thinking the same thing.


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