I have a very special aunt who lives in another state and I would like to make her a lap quilt. She loves pansies and I thought I would run with that idea, but can't decide whether to use blocks with pansy fabric or create blocks to look like pansies. I considered using the hexagon from Grandmother's Flower Garden and either using pansy fabric as the petals or the color of pansies. Suggestions/ideas anyone?

How about a sampler? if you need help making the hex templates to end up with a square in exactly the right size to match the other blocks, let me know. i can name that tune in 1 note. :-)

also, i have a really nice paper-piecing pattern for a pansy. (say that 5 times fast. LOL) if you want it, send me a PM with your regular edress.

i can't say for absolutely sure, but if you can't find a free applique pattern for a pansy (or pansies) i might be able to make one of those for you, too.

Patrice I'd love to get a copy of your paper pieced pansy. Do you want email or snail mail address? I really appreciate the offer
Vicki

There is an old pansy pattern that's appliqued and then blanket stitched around. It makes a lovely quilt block. Alternate them with some pansy fabrics. Oooh! I like it.

Right now I am open to all ideas. I'm not sure exactly what I am going to do, just know that I want to do something special for her.

Vicki,
I understand about special aunts.

My sisters, sister-in-law and niece made a quilt for our aunt and uncle last year. We each made our blocks at home. Rules were, reproduction fabric and traditional blocks, any size. In the spring we got together and made our blocks fit together by adding *filler* blocks of nine patches, rail fences, four patches, etc. We took turns machine quilting on it. The quilt turned out wonderful. Our aunt and uncle were surprised and are still bragging about their quilt. :wink:

Bottom line is your aunt will love whatever you make her because you made it especially for her. Aunts are wonderful that way! :) Have fun with whatever you choose, it will show in the finished project as will your love for your aunt.

Vicki,
Hi! I made a very dear friend of mine a quilt with pansy fabric. A three patch. She raved and raved about it. Then I found out that it matched some pillow cases her daughter had made her the year before. She said it was like one of us bought the fabric and mailed it to another, lol lol. Did I mention she was 89 years young and has sewn all her life but never made a quilt? She's a hoot and loves that little ole quilt. The love we share goes round and round, whether relative or friends.

Sharon

HERE IS A PANSY PATTERN

http://www.compuquilt.com/blockimg/1999Blocks/99SpringPansy.htm

Is this something that might work for you? Nice bright colors

I am soooo glad that I found all of you wonderful people :!: :D All of the suggestions and ides are wonderful and I can't wait to get started! Work gets in the way a whole lot though!
thanks to everyone !
Vicki

I am not now nor have I ever been great at math, so I need professional help with a math problem here.

I have embroidered 8" (plus seam allowances) squares for a baby quilt and I want to use those as my "big blocks" in a simple Irish chain pattern--either single or double. I know the other small blocks can be cut using the strip method and a rotary cutter, but just how wide should those strips be?

Someone please help me!

GramMER :roll: :(