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Rainbow 10-29-2011 07:02 AM

My grandson is an avid swimmer and plans on getting a college scholarship though the swim team... I need some fabric for his quilt besides the wonderful water materials. Any help would be appreciated, please.

dunster 10-29-2011 07:14 AM

Somehow I don't think he would be interested in these... ;-)

(Scroll down to the beach art)

http://www.sisterhoodofquilters.com/...rt_panels.html

Rainbow 10-29-2011 07:16 AM

NOPE....but SO CUTE !!!!


Originally Posted by dunster
Somehow I don't think he would be interested in these... ;-)

(Scroll down to the beach art)

http://www.sisterhoodofquilters.com/...rt_panels.html


QuiltnNan 10-29-2011 07:44 AM


Originally Posted by dunster
Somehow I don't think he would be interested in these... ;-)

(Scroll down to the beach art)

http://www.sisterhoodofquilters.com/...rt_panels.html

LOL

cherylynne 10-29-2011 07:47 AM

I always wanted to make a t-shirt quilt for my daughter. They get so many shirts from all of the meets and the various teams they have been on. Maybe something with sharks or other fast fish?? Maybe just stick to pool and other blues, greens and white.

QuiltnNan 10-29-2011 07:48 AM

here's a site that might help http://www.visionbedding.com/swimming-themed-fabric.php

Rainbow 10-29-2011 10:56 AM

GOOD THOUGHTS here....had not thought of a T-shirt quilt.


Originally Posted by cherylynne
I always wanted to make a t-shirt quilt for my daughter. They get so many shirts from all of the meets and the various teams they have been on. Maybe something with sharks or other fast fish?? Maybe just stick to pool and other blues, greens and white.


MoanaWahine 10-29-2011 11:02 AM


Originally Posted by QuiltnNan


This site gave me an idea for you. Take the silhouette of the swimmer, make a large applique of this for the center and then take various blocks to build out the quilt top from there. Colors, I would stay with the blue, blue/green, white families.

Better yet, if you happen to have a picture of your grandson, use that and create a silhouette picture of some kind to create the applique.

Rainbow 10-29-2011 11:50 AM

Sounds like a WINNER here...had not thought about a silouette. THANKS for getting me to think outside my box.


Originally Posted by MoanaWahine

Originally Posted by QuiltnNan


This site gave me an idea for you. Take the silhouette of the swimmer, make a large applique of this for the center and then take various blocks to build out the quilt top from there. Colors, I would stay with the blue, blue/green, white families.

Better yet, if you happen to have a picture of your grandson, use that and create a silhouette picture of some kind to create the applique.


JeannieT 10-29-2011 11:56 AM

I have beachy fabric with flips flops, beach towels, sunglasses, etc but the background is pink so probably won't work for you !!But good luck in your search!

kiffie2413 10-29-2011 12:07 PM


Originally Posted by Rainbow
My grandson is an avid swimmer and plans on getting a college scholarship though the swim team... I need some fabric for his quilt besides the wonderful water materials. Any help would be appreciated, please.

I think I have some scenic fabric, ocean with white waves...
K


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