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02-28-2011, 08:32 AM

#141

Twinnie

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I like the idea of a simple sashing, maybe a soft green, pink or violet, that doesn't overwhelm the flowers, which should be the stars. Complicated quilting patterns are great for so many things, but I think in this case the flowers should take center stage, not the block designs. I wouldn't want thick bands of color, no matter what shape, to come between the flowers. Pretend each one is a framed picture and they're all arranged together on a wall, maybe.

02-28-2011, 08:40 AM

#142

MillieH

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When I was into painting on fabric several years ago, I would use a vinegar/water mixture in a spray bottle to dampen the blocks and then iron them dry. It worked well.

02-28-2011, 09:35 AM

#143

grammysharon

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I would sash them in dark green or black and find a pretty flowered fabric for the outer border. They are beautiful! Maybe put them on point? :-D

02-28-2011, 09:40 AM

#144

RedGarnet222

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I would set them on point to showcase them and use a lovely neutral champagne fabric. It will really come alive with the right quilting.

02-28-2011, 09:56 AM

#145

Ritacarl

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I don't think I'd sash them with green. Sometimes that is a hard color to match and there are so many shades of green. Maybe a stripe that contains a green, pink and yellow for in a stripe it will not have to match perfectly and make a small sash. Then maybe a pink flowered border. These colors together I can see.
Rita

02-28-2011, 02:11 PM

#146

Pete

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You are so lucky --- me thinks I will now be going to Estate Sales. Keep it simple, green sashing, no embroidery - that would take away from the painting. Try to heat set and maybe ahnd quilt echoing the flowers. If too many for a quilt top --- use the rest in hanging pictures or pillow tops .

02-28-2011, 08:48 PM

#147

Auntie B

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I too would maybe add a small sashing, or matts, and frame them either in a group or individually. They are beautiful !

02-28-2011, 08:55 PM

#148

GrannieAnnie

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jaciqltznok

I found these at an estate sale and just had to have them.
I spoke with the daughter of the lady who made these and she said her mom stenciled them then painted over them as well to add the highlights etc! They are cotton muslin. The daughter also said that her mom made a set for each of her 2 sisters and none of them ever made a quilt out of the blocks! How sad is that.

They are really stunning, the lady was a painter and it shows in these blocks. These were made in the early 70's!

I hope they are cured enough, I am chicken to water test one!

I am playing with some ideas in EQ but wondered why you all thought might could be done to really show case the blocks, not distract from them.

I also want hand quilt them simply.

They are beautiful.

I'd almost be tempted to frame each square then hang them as a quilt. I'm basing this on the assumption the blocks may not hold up to washing.

03-01-2011, 03:47 AM

#149

MerryQuilter

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So beautiful and springy!

03-01-2011, 07:51 AM

#150

Jbarrow

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jaciqltznok

I think I would sash 20 of the blocks for a quilt and then take 2 groups of 4 and make either 2 framed pictures or maybe a picture and a wallhanging....something different....