sueisallaboutquilts

Gail, I wouldn't do a D9P with 14 different fabrics. I did and I like it but it's kind of busy with nothing really standing out.
I like your idea of the soft brown.
Can't wait to see pics :D:D

sueisallaboutquilts

I've noticed that we seem to "hop on fast" whenever someone wants an opinion LOL :D:D:D
I don't know about washing first though, sorry!

AngieS

I did a Turning 20 (with 13 fabrics) for our little girl - she's 3. She sleeps w/it every night. It wound up being big enough to double up in her crib. Would be a nice lap size quilt. I just loved it. :) Good Luck.

QultingaddictUK

And they now have some variations on T20 a really good idea.

GailG

Ha! I'm pretty quick with my own opinion often times. And thanks for the tip about the D9P. I'll stay away from that one.
I don't know about the pictures. I'm ignorant in that category.

GailG

Thanks! I have always thought that 20 fabrics were necessary for the T20. I've got a book but really have studied it at all. I will definitely look into that one as well.

And thanks, QuiltingaddictUK. I will have to look into the variations also.

butterflywing

D 4-patch. 18 x 18. the leftover 4" folded in half to make a wide binding that changes color every 18". absolutely no waste
and you can mix it with blenders within the finished blocks to extend the size.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-60094-1.htm
(completed)

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-55564-1.htm
(tutorial)

IMO, it looks best using two fabrics for each block, but many people like to mix them up.