What would you do with a cracker?
05-08-2013, 07:36 PM
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What would you do with a cracker?
I have been given a package of Hoffman Bali Crackers - 40 ten inch squares in exquisite berry and green colored batiks. What pattern would you consider for a quilt? Thanks so much for your suggestions.
05-08-2013, 07:52 PM
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You might get some ideas from this book:
http://www.amazon.com/Schnibbles-Tim...dp/1564779866/
and this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Another-Bite-S...dp/160468058X/
http://www.amazon.com/Schnibbles-Tim...dp/1564779866/
and this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Another-Bite-S...dp/160468058X/
05-08-2013, 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Lisa_wanna_b_quilter
Have you seen Missouri Star Quilt Co.'s double slice layer cake tutorial? It makes a very pretty quilt.
I would like a pattern that will use 30-40 of the 10 inch squares without having to buy additional fabric for the cover.
Thanks
05-08-2013, 08:29 PM
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I think "crackers" is simply the Hoffman manufacturer Bali version of the "layer cake". They are both 10" squares. Bali has crackers and snaps (5" squares).
The books I mentioned above provide the same patterns for 10" squares and 5" squares. For the 10" squares, the patterns typically require two packs of layer cakes. I don't have the books here now, so I can't tell how many 5" squares the smaller quilts take. I am thinking you could make the smaller quilts by cutting your 10" squares into 4-5" squares, but not sure.
The books I mentioned above provide the same patterns for 10" squares and 5" squares. For the 10" squares, the patterns typically require two packs of layer cakes. I don't have the books here now, so I can't tell how many 5" squares the smaller quilts take. I am thinking you could make the smaller quilts by cutting your 10" squares into 4-5" squares, but not sure.
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05-08-2013, 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Nanny's dollface
I have been given a package of Hoffman Bali Crackers - 40 ten inch squares in exquisite berry and green colored batiks. What pattern would you consider for a quilt? Thanks so much for your suggestions.
I can think of many, many patterns that would be great with a cream batik added in. What patterns do you favor?
05-09-2013, 03:28 AM
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as a moderator, i scanned the titles and hit upon 'cracker' right away. i was wondering how crackers related to quilting LOL
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