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12-30-2014, 05:00 AM

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bearisgray

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It is a beautiful block.

I would finish it so I could use it as a wall hanging.

12-30-2014, 05:28 AM

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PatPitter

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I was also thinking wall hanging. Use some of the bright colors to add a border.

12-30-2014, 05:56 AM

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Tartan

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Yes the top runner in your link (in blues) is a French Braid runner. Type in French Braid in the search box on QB and you will find pictures of quilts and runners also.

12-30-2014, 06:32 AM

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Deb watkins

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I was thinking of a braid pattern as well. How about making the black braid a bit larger than usual and using the colored pieces for squares? You did a great job on this block. Love it!

12-30-2014, 08:24 AM

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DogHouseMom

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Use it as a center for a "Round Robin" project.

12-30-2014, 09:04 AM

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Boston1954

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As far as quilting it, I have a tendency to echo appliqued projects, but that's just my fear of messing it up. You could make it the focal point of a small wall hanging. I would LOVE to see you do a few more and make a lap quilt. I know repeating sometimes is not much fun, but you could look for other blocks and see what happens.

12-31-2014, 04:35 AM

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Taughtby Grandma

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I like your idea of a table runner with the hearts. It will really go pretty with this square.

12-31-2014, 05:04 AM

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Texas_Sue

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Applique is not my thing, but I absolutely love your block! I hope you share whatever you decide with us when you do finish it.

12-31-2014, 05:24 AM

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coopah

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Tartan

It would make a nice center square for the French Braid runner pattern. I would do the braid parts in the bright colours from the square and do little black squares down the center of the braid.

Tartan nailed it.

12-31-2014, 05:30 AM

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ube quilting

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Tartan

It would make a nice center square for the French Braid runner pattern. I would do the braid parts in the bright colours from the square and do little black squares down the center of the braid.

french Braid would be a perfect accent to this beauty with the black centers sounds delightful. Your first applique turned out awesome.
peace