Quilt for a Marine? Patriotic Pattern Needed
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My "baby" brother (okay, he's 21) is leaving for Marine Corp boot camp in a week. I want to make him a quilt for graduation, so I've got a couple months to work on it. I bought these fabrics: The first is a 17 in square panel and the second is a patterned fat quarter. I'm looking for suggestions on manly marine-like patterns to incorporate these two fabrics. All help is appreciated!
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How about a star quilt done in red, white and blue. What size is that first emblem? If you have enough of them you could fussy cut that emblem and center it in each star. If only one, make it the center star. Use that pretty blue fabric with emblems for borders.
http://www.quilterscache.com/QuiltBlocksGalore54.html Here's a neat pattern book: http://www.quiltinaday.com/shoponlin...lay.asp?i=1370 I have made the eagle before and it's easy. Several patriotic patterns in this book. Local quilt stores should have this book. Also have seen it at Joann's and Hancocks. Maybe even Hobby Lobby. |
Sorry, just reread your post. I would use that first fabric as a medalion and surround it with stars and use the pretty blue/emblem fabric as large corner stones. Look at the second link above at the eagle quilt and imagine your big emblem where the eagle is.
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There are proud to serve marine quilt pattern designed by chtistine stainbrook Project 360 quilt pattern featuring fabric from rjr but you can find xome of the fabric cheaper else were.
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There are many patriotic quilts on Quilts of Valor website. They might serve as inspiration for your fabrics.
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Originally Posted by kaelynangelfoot
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My "baby" brother (okay, he's 21) is leaving for Marine Corp boot camp in a week. I want to make him a quilt for graduation, so I've got a couple months to work on it. I bought these fabrics: The first is a 17 in square panel and the second is a patterned fat quarter. I'm looking for suggestions on manly marine-like patterns to incorporate these two fabrics. All help is appreciated!
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Jane,
I would love to see a picture if you can get it to work. That sounds like a wonderful quilt. ~Kaelyn |
Kaelyn, I tried to post a photo again, but still getting a failed notice. I'll see if my son can figure it out for me. Would love to show it to everyone.
Jane |
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Can't decide between these two layouts! Any opinions?
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Kaelyn, I like the first one.
Jane |
I like the second. The stripes throw it off a little for me...maybe try it from the corners if you want to keep them?
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[QUOTE=AlienQuilter;5889284]How about a star quilt done in red, white and blue. What size is that first emblem? If you have enough of them you could fussy cut that emblem and center it in each star. If only one, make it the center star. Use that pretty blue fabric with emblems for borders.
http://www.quilterscache.com/QuiltBlocksGalore54.html QUOTE] I love all the stars on this page! Thank you for sharing! |
Well, I was going to suggest The Marine's Star quilt block, but not sure it would go well with those larger-scale fabrics you purchased.
http://www.quilterscache.com/T/TheMarinesStarBlock.html |
Originally Posted by Peckish
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Well, I was going to suggest The Marine's Star quilt block, but not sure it would go well with those larger-scale fabrics you purchased.
http://www.quilterscache.com/T/TheMarinesStarBlock.html |
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