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gollytwo 07-17-2012 04:32 AM

I'd cut vertical strips and make a jelly roll type quilt top. I'd add some solids of the flower colours too.

glorcour 07-17-2012 05:13 AM

Interesting as it is - add a border and just quilt it. Unique quilt!

Grace MooreLinker 07-17-2012 05:16 AM

I would use it as is ,It has a pattern all on it's own already, quilting will bring out it's beauty. It is so soft I like the color blends.:)

Latrinka 07-17-2012 05:51 AM

Really cute fabric!

ArtsyOne 07-17-2012 05:51 AM

I would cut into long strips and use as borders for a center of appliqued flowers. It's really lovely fabric and I can see why you're reluctant to cut it up.

GrannieAnnie 07-17-2012 06:04 AM


Originally Posted by MisDixie (Post 5367133)
I have this dirictional fabric an I'am wondering if any of you have suggestions for quilt patterns for it. Now hopefully I can load a picture or two!

Cut into columns and add vertical strips of matching batiks. Sort of like a jelly roll race quilt.


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MdmSew'n'Sew 07-17-2012 06:45 AM

As soon as I saw your fabric, I thought of this pattern:
http://www.patchworktimes.com/patterns/peaches-dreams/
make your frames different widths and twist and turn it - maybe make some smaller filler blocks with solid colors taken from the different flowers - it would make a spectacular quilt.

Please show us what you finally decide to do with this great piece of vintage fabric!

Dina 07-17-2012 07:16 AM

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I am going to agree with those who say just add some borders. It is beautiful as it is. I did that with one fabric I couldn't cut. Let me see if I can find a picture. I was very pleased with the result and very pleased not to have cut my fabric.

Peepers 07-17-2012 07:31 AM

I was going to say to cut it into vertical stripes and add something in between, but now that you say it's vintage, I wouldn't cut it at all. If you want to maintain the integrity of the piece, you might even consider a summer quilt and just add a back and binding, no quilting. I have a couple of vintage summer quilts from the 30s. The tops are pieced with just a backing and binding, no quilting.

TammyB 07-17-2012 09:18 AM


Originally Posted by MisDixie (Post 5367133)
I have this dirictional fabric an I'am wondering if any of you have suggestions for quilt patterns for it. Now hopefully I can load a picture or two!

Don't know how much you have, but I would use it as a back to a quilt, tabletop or wall hanging so you don't lose the pattern.


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