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OK, I don't know what possessed me to purchase this stash (1/2 yd. minimum of each) but I did. I have no idea what to do with it. I'm not really a chicken person (but it's SO PRETTY)...and thus it begins...I admit to a fabric addiction!
I began quilting in February at the age of 60 & I have a lot of catching up to do, not to mention a lot of expertise to gain. I live in Arizona and my decor is strictly southwest (earth tones, serous Native American pottery, no pastels, geometric Native American designs/rugs, etc.). My wall art is also limited to southwest and Native American images. And, now I have this collection of chicken fabric calling to me to "DO SOMETHING" with it. My first thought is to make a wall hanging for the dining/kitchen area. It can't be more than 24" wide (my only "free" wall space can't accommodate anything bigger). If anyone has ideas, I'm all ears/eyes! Thanks for this quilting board. I'm single/divorced & this is my only connection to the outside world. I learn so much from reading your hints, suggestions, questions, solutions, etc. - not to mention how I admire the photos of incredibly gorgeous quilts that make me drool! You're so inspiring! Thanks in advance for your input. |
What beautiful and fun fabric! If it really doesn't go with your decor, why not make Bow Tucks with it?
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Use the search function and check out the funky chicken quilts, etc. also http://www.fatcatpatterns.com has a lot of chicken patterns that are free.
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Those Chickens would make a great Stack n Wack!
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Uh, I don't know what to do with it, either, but I'd love to have the fabric. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Maybe a long strip quilt. You could put in a row of rail fence, a row of sunflowers, chicken wire, row of the small chickens, a row of 'feed sacks', a strip with a barn or chicken house pieced in the middle, row of fence and then a big piece of the chicken wire with fussy cut hens appliqued, and then....well, your turn to think of something..... Magpie, thanks for the link. Great hens & roosters. Now I'm going to look at what else they have. |
Originally Posted by suzee
What beautiful and fun fabric! If it really doesn't go with your decor, why not make Bow Tucks with it?
First the wall hanging, then a bow tuck purse. I already bought enough fabric for 3 bow tuck purses. Waiting for the pattern to arrive. |
Maybe google chicken wall quilt images and see if something catches your eye? :D:D:D
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Hatched any ideas, yet?
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The red and white prints are calling to me to be borders around the chickens. I think maybe fancy cutting the chicken prints, and doing a four patch or nine patch with the other fabrics?
Those will be really cute in the kitchen too. I have my house decorated southwestern as well, and I would totally put that in my kitchen too. :-) |
Originally Posted by Greenheron
Hatched any ideas, yet?
Beautiful fabric! Good luck with your wall hanging! The chickens will be a nice change of decor! |
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