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bebe 11-10-2009 04:13 PM

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I have these blocks andthinking of making valencies from them. An suggestions???

my 7 blocks
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burnsk 11-10-2009 04:16 PM

What size are they? Are they left over from a quilt?

bebe 11-10-2009 04:35 PM

12 1/2 inches unfinished. It was a BOM I never completed. Just thought I couild use them :wink: :D

joeyoz 11-10-2009 04:48 PM

A valance would be wonderful. I thought of doing that myself with some blocks I have and didn't make the quilt.

Depends on how many windows you are trying to put them on.

bebe 11-10-2009 04:51 PM

I have 2 windows in my room
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joeyoz 11-10-2009 06:45 PM

If the windows are the same size, you could use three for each window. Put spacers between the blocks for them to fit. Put a strip across top and bottom so you don't lose any of the block to the rod.

pal 11-10-2009 07:50 PM

Wonderful blocks!!! Great idea. I'd do exactly what Joeyoz suggested, and use the light color (looks like muslin) for all of the extras.

Usually when I make a valance I double the width of the window, but in this case you probably wouldn't do that - you want to showcase your blocks and not have it gathered so much.

amma 11-10-2009 09:25 PM

Those are going to make awesome valences!!! :D :D :D

blmclin 11-14-2009 06:40 AM

I have used left-over blocks for valances in several rooms of our house. They look very nice and I have even pieced blocks especially for making valances and have been pleased with the results. Good Luck

Barb_MO 11-14-2009 09:28 AM

I have pieced valances in my house also. I did then just like a quilt, quilted, then the binding and sewed tabs on the top for the rods. then hang just to the edge of my window trip.
I'll see if I can post a photo of the kitchen valances to show how I managed with different size windows.


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