What can I do with these fabrics??
02-22-2011, 05:53 AM
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I would combine like colors and make a grandmothers fan quilt.
looked at Capi 1, 2 3.
Beautiful and combined with a stark white would be stunning and very, very beautiful. I have lots of fabric, maybe I'll start one myself. Make either 10 or 12 inch blocks. Smaller would take forever.
looked at Capi 1, 2 3.
Beautiful and combined with a stark white would be stunning and very, very beautiful. I have lots of fabric, maybe I'll start one myself. Make either 10 or 12 inch blocks. Smaller would take forever.
Originally Posted by Suzanne in VT
My daughters best friend is graduating from high school in June and my daughter wants me to make her a quilt as a gift (so she can bring it to college with her). I bought these Amy Butler fabrics yesterday for this project:
http://www.amybutlerdesign.com/produ..._quilt_top.php
PLEASE NOTE that these are not fabrics I would ever even consider buying for myself. I did a quick search online for ideas and am uninspired. Do any of you have pictures to share or links for me to go to for good quilt ideas?
Thanks so much for your assistance. I am a lover of traditional quilt patterns and Jo Morton and Kansas Troubles kinds of fabrics, so this is an entirely new and scary area for me.
Suzanne in VT
http://www.amybutlerdesign.com/produ..._quilt_top.php
PLEASE NOTE that these are not fabrics I would ever even consider buying for myself. I did a quick search online for ideas and am uninspired. Do any of you have pictures to share or links for me to go to for good quilt ideas?
Thanks so much for your assistance. I am a lover of traditional quilt patterns and Jo Morton and Kansas Troubles kinds of fabrics, so this is an entirely new and scary area for me.
Suzanne in VT
02-22-2011, 05:55 AM
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That quilt is very pretty, but think something focused on a particular block would be better, then each color of the fabric would show up more. I do like your idea, just like mine better. LOL
Originally Posted by quiltingsavta
Here is a picture of a quilt I made using these types of fabrics. The pattern is called Bamboo and Pinwheels.
02-22-2011, 08:10 AM
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I found this today and thought of your request.
http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/techni...ndly_ss12.html
good luck
http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/techni...ndly_ss12.html
good luck
02-22-2011, 01:51 PM
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You might like this.
I used a layer cake (10" x 10" precuts).
I cut half the pieces in half (5" x 10") and the others into 4 strips (2 1/2" by 10"). Sew a 2 1/2" strip to each side of a 5" x 10" piece.
I alternated the finished blocks.
This is still unfinished. I'm planning to put a border on, but I think it could be nice without.
You could use a layer cake and a jelly roll also. That would make a large quilt.
I used a layer cake (10" x 10" precuts).
I cut half the pieces in half (5" x 10") and the others into 4 strips (2 1/2" by 10"). Sew a 2 1/2" strip to each side of a 5" x 10" piece.
I alternated the finished blocks.
This is still unfinished. I'm planning to put a border on, but I think it could be nice without.
You could use a layer cake and a jelly roll also. That would make a large quilt.
Unfinished Moda Layer Cake
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02-22-2011, 01:56 PM
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I LOVE those prints! as far as a pattern,.... I'd let the fabrics do all the work. something simple like a rail fence, or different size rectangles & squares with a white sahing... check out these websites ,,, they use alot of contemporary fabrics
1. Oh Fransson!
2. Hyena in petticoats
Good luck!
1. Oh Fransson!
2. Hyena in petticoats
Good luck!
02-22-2011, 02:36 PM
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I haven't tried this pattern yet, but am planning on using some of my lg prints for it, along with color coordinating blocks in smaller prints - it's called dissappearing 9 patch, found lots of examples on youtube, and it lools fun and fast! Apparently the best way to put it together is to use the best fabrics in the 4 corners, as they will not be cut smaller, as the other fabrics will.
Hope this works for you if you decide to try it - I'm excited to test it out for a baby quilt.
Hope this works for you if you decide to try it - I'm excited to test it out for a baby quilt.
02-22-2011, 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by deema
I think I'd do something with big blocks...turning twenty, maybe? Or teach your daughter how and let her do it! lol
The Kaffe Fassett idea is great too -- I did one a couple of years ago that was really easy, called his "Rosie" quilt. It is alternating 9" (finished) squares with same sized 9-patch blocks and a pieced border. See second pic at
http://www.lrcchome.com/programs/applefest.php.
02-22-2011, 03:42 PM
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My granddaughters would love those fabrics. I'm planning on making a big print of red, white, and black with a small square of yellow for our graduating GD. These big prints are a little outside of my comfort zone but will give it a try using "Yellow Brick Road" pattern.
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