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AZ Jane 02-02-2013 08:55 AM

Need help matching squares
 
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Well, match isn't the correct word but I "volunteered" to make a Boxer dog quilt for a local rescue. I did find some Boxer squares online. They are basically white squares with Boxers printed on them. I also found the Boxer appliqué. NOW!!!!!!!! The squares are not the same size. The "main" one is
16 tall X 15 wide
11 ¼ tall X 10 ¼ wide,
two are approximately 11 tall X 11 ¾ wide,
11 ¾ tall X 10 wide,
12 tall X 10 wide,
11 ½ X 11 ½.
I can trim most to be closer to the same size, except for the center one of course. I can lay them out in a nice configuration and I have purchased fabric that I think will be nice. Now the hard part! How to I figure out the sizes of blocks needed to complete?? What kind of blocks do you see??
Overall layout
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Fabrics
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Center panel
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Appliqué
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ckcowl 02-02-2013 09:11 AM

i would sash the smaller blocks to make them all the same size- maybe 12 1/2", maybe larger- then i would sash the large center one to make it (divide evenly) with the smaller ones- (like maybe 18 1/2")
then i could use one of the smaller blocks with a couple 6" (6 1/2") ...or a strip 6 1/2"x 12 1/2"...what ever i liked as i was playing with it.
I love boxers...those pictures are WONDERFUL!..
start with getting your small blocks all the same size- then go from there...& have fun with it!

QM 02-02-2013 09:30 AM

It's a matter of math. put the pieces you have on your design wall and figure out how much space needs to be filled. Sashing, adding unrelated blocks (like 9 patches) will help. The local rescue may have photos of actual rescue dogs that you can print up to fill spaces as well. I use Bubblejet for this process, but there are several brands of prepared fabrics as well (be sure they are washable!)/

QM 02-02-2013 09:33 AM

I like to use pix as centers of 8 point stars. That pattern you have could be used more than once, in color variations.

linda8450 02-02-2013 09:48 AM

I have no idea~! Love the boxers! Wanted to suggest that all the dogs "face to the center" if possible, I always think they are going to run off the edge if they face out. The quilt is going to be wonderful.

RedGarnet222 02-02-2013 10:04 AM

Check out this pattern someone shared with me fromt he board years ago. I think this just might work for your panel.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...ss-t25205.html

Pm me if you want me to find the printed sheet pattern for you.

sassey 02-02-2013 10:38 AM

Oh it is going to be a great quilt I love love boxers mine went to doggy heaven 7 years ago and I still miss her a lot I always said she was the love of my life

AZ Jane 02-02-2013 10:42 AM


Originally Posted by RedGarnet222 (Post 5832565)
Check out this pattern someone shared with me fromt he board years ago. I think this just might work for your panel.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...ss-t25205.html

Pm me if you want me to find the printed sheet pattern for you.


Don't know if I'll use that exactly but thanks for the ideas!!

RedGarnet222 02-02-2013 11:40 AM

Your welcome.... I did have a seperate request for the pattern that I will send off this week to her. Whew 7 binders full to look through until I found it!

appliquequiltdesigns 02-02-2013 04:15 PM

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You could make wonky blocks. Here is a baby quilt that I made with different size centers.[ATTACH=CONFIG]392701[/ATTACH]


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