Suggestions needed for this fabric.
 

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!

What about just using it as it is and adding borders. If you cut it up, you will loose the pattern. Some fabrics....you just can't cut it.

I agree, It is very beautiful as it is.

I also agree you should use it as it is. I like it very much. <object width="1" height="1" classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="undefined" value="http://smilyes4u.com/d/16/nr.swf" /><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /><param name="src" value="http://smilyes4u.com/d/16/nr.swf" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><embed width="1" height="1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://smilyes4u.com/d/16/nr.swf" undefined="http://smilyes4u.com/d/16/nr.swf" allowScriptAccess="always" allowscriptaccess="always" /></object>

I agree as well,... the fabric looks 'quilty' all by itself... just a border or two

i also agree use as is. it is beautiful. love it. just add a border

I would cut in vertical strips and put each strip on either side of a vertical row of Variable Stars. I did something similar with a fabric that I didn't want to cut too much.

I think it's an awesome fabric just 'as is' -

Fussy cutting the rectangles, adding borders around each rectangle. would make a nice wall hanging or even a full size quilt. They would make nice frames for a block, or sashing.... the possiblities ar endless! Nice fabric! If you get bored with it, send it my way....LOL!

Thanks all! I have done the pattern search in books and online and keep coming back to the same ideas as you have posted. Its a bit brighter in real life than on the screen. It is vintage fabric from the 50's and maybe that's why I havn't commited to a pattern. Unusual for me to have a focus fabric and not be able to chose.

I might cut the rows apart and use them for vertival sashing, You could do vertical rows of braid (or something else), in matching colors and use this fabric to separate the rows.

Sounds like a great idea.
Annie

I agree with maryb119 quilt it as it is. I love it that way.

If you don't want to use it as is, one suggestion I have is to use the strips as sashing and have plain squares in the middle with nicely quilted feathered wreaths on them.

Very pretty fabric. Can't add anymore ideas to this post but hope to see photos posted when you get your work finished.

Use it for backing. Too nice as is, to cut it up.

I would cut it in strips lengthwise and put a 3" white/2" dark green/3" white sashing. The use those colors for the border. Just a thought however you would have to cut between the white lines dividing the retangles. Good luck and be sure to post the picture when you are done.

I would use it for borders. Cut inbetween those lines. Nice long strips..

A shadow box would be nice around the rectangles

Cutting in 20"-24" blocks and bordering would be pretty. Or as others say just use it as a whole cloth

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

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

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.:)

Really cute fabric!

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.

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


Cu

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.

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.

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.

I also agree. Use it as it is and add a border. Nice fabric. Love the colors.

It would also be an awesome kalidoscope if you have enough yardage!

Not knowing the width of each floral rectangle is difficult to suggest but have you thought of a French Braid? Make sure you keep the flowers and if you have to cut the stems a bit it would be no great loss. Post pictures!!!!

Wow some great ideas here! Still not sure what I am going to do...and as the fabric has been around awhile, little over a year at my house, I am not going to cut it untill I am sure. I do know that there are 2 lenghts and that I need to find both before I can make up my mind. Thanks for all your suggestions.
MisDixie

It is perfect as it is. I love it. Just add borders and quilt.

Beautiful fabric! Whatever you decide will be lovely.

Have you thought about trying a more modern look with random placement and wider white space in between the panels.
Saw one on here done that way a bit ago that was really pretty. http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...d-t194903.html
My vision with your fabric is not exactly like the way she did hers since your strips would be much more narrow, but it does give you another starting point for exercising your creativity.

I would cut it in strips (carefully) and add a row of flying geese or pinwheels between.

That was aslo my first thought. leave it whole

I agree with maryb119, to me that would be the best use for the design of this fabric.

I say fussy cut