Need suggestion for Mosaic print
 

I want to use this fabric to make a quilt for an 11 year old's birthday (Aug 19). I have cut out pieces (actually every piece I need with about 13 diff fabrics) from the Benartex pattern called Butterfly Garden.

However, I'm not "feelin' it" and I can't tell why. So I'm thinking of going in a different direction.

Suggestions, please? I do want to use this fabric, just don't know HOW. She is artsy, likes symmetry, favorite colors are aqua/turquoise, gold, and purple.

http://www.connectingthreads.com/Mos...oms_CD255.html

I find that some fabrics with geometric designs don't look as nice cut up into blocks, but they do often work for borders and backs.

It is a nice collection. You didn't say what sizes you cut the fabric into?? Can you make a Fallin Charm quilt or a D9P??

The pieces are all large, but varied. from the smallest at about 6" square to a couple of biggies--approx 10x13. So yes, I can easily cut them down into smaller units. I was considering the D9P (never done it but looks fun and easy). What's the secret to making the fabrics "work" in that pattern. Most appear to be 3 colors, some have more. I'd love to use 10, as that's my personality (and the recipient loves color).

Love the fabric choices!! I love triangles for geometric prints, I think you'll be just fine, when it's all put together it will look fab!! Can't wait to see it when you're done.

Thanks, but I only have a few selections from the collection. The main one is the blue mosaic. I pulled other fabrics in from stash and hope they work.

Before anyone responded, I was already debating a chiefly HST quilt that''ll show off the prints against white, or do a D9P. Since I'm a little tired of squares and rectangles at the moment, but still need a fairly quick finish by her bday next month, I'm choosing the HST in a pattern I like.

I think adding white is the right way to go. It will unify the other fabrics and give the eye both a resting place and a path to follow. Good luck! Please post the finished product!

The quilt with two names - Carpenter Star to me, goes together quite quickly with HST. You can use 8 of your fabrics. I did mine in batiks. Use the other two in the border. [ATTACH=CONFIG]553945[/ATTACH]

You might consider the X's and O's pattern. I did mine in two colors, but it would look quite good in 10 different fabrics. The white would make your fabrics really stand out.

http://quiltingtutorials.com/wp-cont...02-29-2012.pdf

It doesn't use HST though. It uses sort of half snowballs. It is pretty easy, just lots of repetition.

Dina

The longer you wait the shorter the time to make it. Like Tartan says the pieces are cut just go for it. Enjoy.

I think white is the way to go too. It helps give the eye a place to rest. Love the fabrics.

[QUOTE=Irishrose2;7601978]The quilt with two names - Carpenter Star to me, goes together quite quickly with HST. You can use 8 of your fabrics. I did mine in batiks. Use the other two in the border. [ATTACH=CONFIG]553945[/ATTACH][/



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OH, i LOVE that! Gorgeous batiks. I really like your braided border. Did you have a pattern?

Thanks, everyone, for the suggestions. After perusing Pinterest, I landed on a helix design. I've spent the last few days cutting, pressing, and doing the layout on my design wall. Haven't sewn anything together as I may still want to rearrange a couple blocks.

If I can get a picture later today, I'll post it. Definitely would like to have feedback on layout, border, and binding. I'm loving it so far, which is something I can't always say in this stage of the game!

I just bought a pattern called Bundle of 10 which would be great for a collection, it's available here
http://www.connectingthreads.com/pat...__D10775D.html

edit Sorry......I see that you have chosen a pattern, thought I had read all the posts :o)

I will answer just so you can have it for reference. http://www.maryquilts.com/carpenter-star/

The border was on quilterscache. I'm glad you found a pattern, but we can always plan ahead. I've started a new CS with only three fabrics. Much easier to plan.