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10-26-2012, 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by paulswalia
How about a simple 4 patch in between these tractor blocks? That would make it easier to use a directional print. Maybe use one of the tractor prints with something more solid.
10-26-2012, 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by ranger
I have had this happen a few times with panels. The first time it happened I wound up using the small quilt as a dog blanket.
After that, I used a DARK-colored 0.5"-1" frame around each block and trimmed each block to the same size as the alternate block. I think a black would be good for your 'frames'. The dark color will help disguise the slight variances in width.
This prevents trying to 'make-it-fit'. (Don't you wish quitl blocks had a 'make-it-fit' button!!)
After that, I used a DARK-colored 0.5"-1" frame around each block and trimmed each block to the same size as the alternate block. I think a black would be good for your 'frames'. The dark color will help disguise the slight variances in width.
This prevents trying to 'make-it-fit'. (Don't you wish quitl blocks had a 'make-it-fit' button!!)
BTW, some may wonder why I am answering these all at once. My Apple died on me twice or three times today and now I am trying to download a new operating system. I get to use DH's computer while that is happening. It may be days before all that mess is finished.
10-26-2012, 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by bearisgray
It looks like there may not be much of that yellow 'border/sashing' around each tractor after it's sewn together -
10-26-2012, 08:49 AM
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I agree with Pink lady. just use the tractor not the yellow trim. I have a GGS who loves tractors.. You could also use the small all over tractor print between these. or as she suggests somethig else farm related.
10-26-2012, 09:47 AM
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I love the layout you photographed. I would go with that and back it with one or more of the other fabrics. You are the
designer and do not have to use all of the coordinating fabrics. You might want to make a second quilt with the others.
designer and do not have to use all of the coordinating fabrics. You might want to make a second quilt with the others.
10-27-2012, 06:55 AM
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Why do the blocks need to be square? I would just make them as they are... Not sure I would have used a flower print to border tractor blocks for a boy. That's my only suggestion. Otherwise I think you have a quilt any little boy would love.
10-27-2012, 08:57 AM
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I get so FRUSTRATED with panels/block prints....seems they are never square. Adding a small border around the blocks is a good solution. A dark solid green would look great, IMHO.
Here' the John Deere quilt I made my dear GS:
Here' the John Deere quilt I made my dear GS:
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