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This probably should be a new thread, but could you add appliques that are really pockets which could hold small items such as tissues, a cell phone, or whatever an individual might want handy and not have the energy to get up to find? Just asking as I was thinking of making some throws myself. Love all of the suggestions for "sparking" up the throw. The basics are there! Looking forward to seeing your finished project?
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Beautiful quilts!!!
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Originally Posted by ruthrings
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Here are some pictures I saved. http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...e-t225304.html I like the idea of combining the jelly roll race with appliqué. I'm trying to think what would go with your colors, but you probably know what your friend would like, which is more to the point.
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Originally Posted by AngeliaNR
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For me, borders make all the difference. Try laying one or more at the edge to audition them--they can pull understated colors from the top and make the whole thing shine.
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Appliqued flowers with leaves would look lovely.. groups of 3 or 5.... here and there but don't over do it...
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Jelly roll
http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/...911ec164eb.jpg
My first jelly roll race and my first appliqué and one of my favorites :) |
Pattern.
Originally Posted by Baloonatic
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I love adding applique to perk up a quilt! That would make it SO cheerful and personal.
If you want to cut and paste, that could also change it up. Here are some great ideas I've found and saved in my "scrappy strippy quilts" file |
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I copies this pattern from a Pinterest post by Amy Hughs. It turned out to be one of my most favorite quilts. I made it for my DGD with batiks. I am hooked on Batiks. The back is Minky. At first, I thought I would hate the Minky but it worked out very well. I spray basted the Minky back to the quilt and it did not budge at all. I FMQ it on my domestic machine and it was great.
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Great ideas!
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