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Originally Posted by stillclock
(Post 6580509)
these are french milled, totally gorgeous fabrics.
the repeats are large and it seems an utter shame to cut them up too much. i was thinking a swoon quilt might be gorgeous, but that would definitely turn them into scraps. do you have any quilting pattern suggestions that would compliment them? i am all ears :) aileen |
Originally Posted by mom-6
(Post 6581546)
If I had those lovely fabrics, I would fussy cut them to showcase the pattern of each one then border with coordinating solids or blenders to create the design.
The trellis idea sounds like a great way to tie them all together. I remember a beautiful quilt that had large diamonds as the focal "gardens" then smaller ones surrounding and filling in to the edge of the quilt. This one is going to be gorgeous however you do it. trellis would be good with greens for the trellis! |
You could use the BQ range of quilt patterns, they are designed for large print fabric - BQ1, BQ2, BQ3 and BQ4
http://www.mapleislandquilts.com/quiltpatterns.asp |
How about MSQC's Double Slice Pattern?
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What about a book "I just can't cut it"? Some great ideas.
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Attic windows is the 1st thing that popped into my mind.
Whatever you decide, it will be beautiful. |
What about a garden twist? Instead of using one floral print, you could use all of them.
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You have a lot of great ideas here but I want to give you one more. This is a "hanky" quilt. Pattern by Moda, which I have permission to share. These large blocks will showcase your fabric and be perfect next to the hankies. Good luck and be sure to share your choice.
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I love vintage fabrics. I am in the process of making a very simple quilt cutting the fabric in 15" squares, no frames, etc. Am going to just sew them together. But maybe after seeing littlebitofheavens quilt above I just might have to find more vintage fabric!!!
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littlebitofheaven - beautiful quilts!
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