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Ripped on Scotch 11-16-2010 08:41 AM

I've done them and fit them into the "Yellow brick road" pattern before. they turned out great.

GrannieAnnie 11-16-2010 09:03 AM


Originally Posted by Murphy
My friend is just doing that with the "Night Before Xmas". She cut it apart and bordered each section sort of like a "log cabin" affect, but only one border. Then she plans to sash when they are all done. She alternated green and red borders around the blocks. Looking very cute (used Patrick Lose marble material and it is very bright, colorful, christmasy. It is going to be gorgeous.

I've been thinking about doing one like that but haven't picked a book yet.

GrannieAnnie 11-16-2010 09:03 AM


Originally Posted by Up North
Here is a camping one I did with a soft book panel.

Cute!

debbieumphress 11-16-2010 09:41 AM

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Wow all of them are so beautiful. I never thought about doing that. I have a new grandbaby girl coming in february. Have to try one. SO cute. Thanks for sharing.

Mariposa 11-16-2010 10:00 AM

Neat quilts!

Dingle 11-16-2010 10:05 AM


Originally Posted by debbieumphress
Wow all of them are so beautiful. I never thought about doing that. I have a new grandbaby girl coming in february. Have to try one. SO cute. Thanks for sharing.

I agree. So many good ideas on this board. Thanks for showing your quilts :thumbup:

SharonAnne 11-16-2010 10:10 AM


Originally Posted by debbieumphress
Wow all of them are so beautiful. I never thought about doing that. I have a new grandbaby girl coming in february. Have to try one. SO cute. Thanks for sharing.

Congratulations on your DGD on the way. GK's are soooo much fun!! Is this your first?

Nancy S. 11-16-2010 10:46 AM


Originally Posted by SharonAnne

Originally Posted by Nancy S.
I need some ideas. I bought Vegie tales soft book and I want to make a quilt out of it. Does anyone have any ideas. I bought it at fabric.com.

Here is a picture of a quilt I made from a soft book. Hope you like it.

Wow that turned out great! I guess I better jump in with both feet.

quiltlonger 11-16-2010 10:50 AM

Snuggle and a bed time story all in one Great ideas and love all the pics

Bonbonary 11-16-2010 11:10 AM

It's always fun to come on and get all the good ideas. I'm defintely going to try one of these. Thanks for all the great tips.


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