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CindyinNY 03-23-2011 11:22 AM

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I have these two fabrics and I don't know what kind of quilt to make with them.
The first one looks and feels like fleece but the back side is a weave of some kind, so it needs to be covered.
The second one (Ducks) I think is just too cute to cut up or am I wrong about that?
I'm still so new to quilting, thought maybe you all could guide me a bit. TIA

ducks
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front of fleece like fabric
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weave on the back of fleece like fabric
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Painiacs 03-23-2011 11:26 AM

Ducks r soooo cute!! Can't really see first

rusty quilter 03-23-2011 11:28 AM

Why not make the ducks into little fussy cut squares with borders around them, and use your other fabric for a backing on a baby quilt?

irishrose 03-23-2011 11:31 AM

I'd cut the ducks into 8" squares, then make some 9 patch blocks with 3" squares in pastel aqua, yellow, pink and little duck squares. Put those together in an alternating pattern and use the soft fabric for the backing.

CindyinNY 03-23-2011 11:31 AM

I thought about the "fussy cut" but they are so close together, wouldn't that ruin the print?

suebee 03-23-2011 11:31 AM

Sorry , I cant see the first one well enough. but the second one is just soooooo cute. Would be cute in any quilt pattern

CindyinNY 03-23-2011 11:45 AM

I posted two new pics of the fleece fabric.

Rose L 03-23-2011 11:57 AM

I think the ducks would be darling made into a table runner or pieced table cloth and used for a bright spring decor element. I would back a baby quilt in the bear fabric, which looks very soft. I use most fabrics that I don't really know what to do with as backings. A quilter can never have too many backing fabrics since you need such large chunks of fabric for them.

lileth1374 03-23-2011 12:04 PM


Originally Posted by irishrose
I'd cut the ducks into 8" squares, then make some 9 patch blocks with 3" squares in pastel aqua, yellow, pink and little duck squares. Put those together in an alternating pattern and use the soft fabric for the backing.

I agree.

Kitsapquilter 03-23-2011 12:11 PM

I think I would choose colors to make a top for the cute duck fabric and then to get the full benefit of the cute ducks use it as a backing. That way you don't have to cut into it. Or use some on front but leave enough of it for a backing!

The fleecy one would definitely be a cute backing or as a whole cloth quilt on front and use flannel for a backing.

Both are darling pieces for babies! Will be anxious to see what you come up with for them.


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