what would you do with these fabrics?
08-22-2013, 06:05 AM
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Originally Posted by RugosaB
Please remember, the original question is what "I" would do:
The first one, being a really interesting African print, first I would slice each of the qtr circle parts into 3 wedges, that would give me 6. Then, out of the remaining brown, and maybe with some additional browns, blacks, and maybe using a french braid type pattern on them I'd cut enough wedges to make a circle. That would be the center of my quilt. I would add maybe some log cabin blocks at the corners and make a rectangle/square, and border it with animal prints fabrics, maybe in some type of zig zag pattern. Then I'd FMQ basenjis all over it! I would use some copper metallic thread for some of it
I'd make it really busy, as that's how basenjis are
Now, what do I suggest you do? Let your imagination go, and let your creative side have fun!
The second one? My brain's too tired after all that creative thinking - I have nothing
The first one, being a really interesting African print, first I would slice each of the qtr circle parts into 3 wedges, that would give me 6. Then, out of the remaining brown, and maybe with some additional browns, blacks, and maybe using a french braid type pattern on them I'd cut enough wedges to make a circle. That would be the center of my quilt. I would add maybe some log cabin blocks at the corners and make a rectangle/square, and border it with animal prints fabrics, maybe in some type of zig zag pattern. Then I'd FMQ basenjis all over it! I would use some copper metallic thread for some of it
I'd make it really busy, as that's how basenjis are
Now, what do I suggest you do? Let your imagination go, and let your creative side have fun!
The second one? My brain's too tired after all that creative thinking - I have nothing
The second piece would be a second quilt - table topper - wall hanging - ???. They will be lovely however you use them. Can't wait to see a picture of the finished product - products.
08-22-2013, 09:15 PM
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The first thing I thought of was a skirt. I sewed a bunch of border skirts in the early 80's. It drew the eye to the pattern 
and I was able to have quite a few, because I made them. Thanks to Mrs Patton for teaching me how to sew.
and I was able to have quite a few, because I made them. Thanks to Mrs Patton for teaching me how to sew.
08-23-2013, 05:40 AM
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Originally Posted by RugosaB
Please remember, the original question is what "I" would do:
The first one, being a really interesting African print, first I would slice each of the qtr circle parts into 3 wedges, that would give me 6. Then, out of the remaining brown, and maybe with some additional browns, blacks, and maybe using a french braid type pattern on them I'd cut enough wedges to make a circle. That would be the center of my quilt. I would add maybe some log cabin blocks at the corners and make a rectangle/square, and border it with animal prints fabrics, maybe in some type of zig zag pattern. Then I'd FMQ basenjis all over it! I would use some copper metallic thread for some of it
I'd make it really busy, as that's how basenjis are
Now, what do I suggest you do? Let your imagination go, and let your creative side have fun!
The second one? My brain's too tired after all that creative thinking - I have nothing
The first one, being a really interesting African print, first I would slice each of the qtr circle parts into 3 wedges, that would give me 6. Then, out of the remaining brown, and maybe with some additional browns, blacks, and maybe using a french braid type pattern on them I'd cut enough wedges to make a circle. That would be the center of my quilt. I would add maybe some log cabin blocks at the corners and make a rectangle/square, and border it with animal prints fabrics, maybe in some type of zig zag pattern. Then I'd FMQ basenjis all over it! I would use some copper metallic thread for some of it
I'd make it really busy, as that's how basenjis are
Now, what do I suggest you do? Let your imagination go, and let your creative side have fun!
The second one? My brain's too tired after all that creative thinking - I have nothing
I chose them because they are from Africa, and I make quilts as prizes for our national show, using a lot of African print fabric
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