I need help.
07-25-2012, 07:06 AM
#35
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Originally Posted by PenniF
if you don't want to cut it- but want more than just the solid fabric center - what about making some thin straight finished strips - like you would do for bias strips for stained glass quilts - and do an asymetical pattern of strips to make what look like different blocks, highlighting the birds. hand sew them on, then you could just stitch in the ditch next to the strips. I'm not explaining this very well, but can see it in my head. Anyone else get what i mean and can explain it better???
07-25-2012, 07:33 AM
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My first thought was this pattern: http://www.bellaspatchwork.com.au/it...lt-Pattern.htm, Baby Mine the "girl" version. But then someone mentioned Nine Patch Pizzazz: http://www.amazon.com/9-Patch-Pizzaz.../dp/1571203230. I think that would be even better! I do think you should add some darker values, as others have already said. Be sure to show us your finished project!
07-25-2012, 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Sallyjane
My first thought was this pattern: http://www.bellaspatchwork.com.au/it...lt-Pattern.htm, Baby Mine the "girl" version. But then someone mentioned Nine Patch Pizzazz: http://www.amazon.com/9-Patch-Pizzaz.../dp/1571203230. I think that would be even better! I do think you should add some darker values, as others have already said. Be sure to show us your finished project!
07-25-2012, 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by mom-6
I would use the focus fabric as a center panel and cut strips of the other two for borders. Narrower inner one of the lavender and wider outer one of the green.
07-25-2012, 01:51 PM
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I love your fabric and I immediately thought of Medallian style quilts from the 19th century. Here's a link for you to see how your focus fabric could be used and showcased:
http://www.womenfolk.com/baby_quilts/medallionchild.htm
Hope this helps in deciding.
http://www.womenfolk.com/baby_quilts/medallionchild.htm
Hope this helps in deciding.
07-25-2012, 01:56 PM
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This is exactly what I was thinking! Beautiful fabric!!
Originally Posted by mom-6
I would use the focus fabric as a center panel and cut strips of the other two for borders. Narrower inner one of the lavender and wider outer one of the green.
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