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    Old 08-01-2011, 12:22 PM
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    I would use something like this for a panel quilt, with borders, maybe using 1930's fabric. It's gorgeous! As someone said, 'don't rush', it will come to you! (I would hate to cut it up, too!)
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    Old 08-01-2011, 12:30 PM
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    Not knowing the width or length, my suggestion would be to make it 3 or 4 large blocks and add all those delightful, solid colors in the fabric. Maybe adding some type of trim to bring out the blocks. I'm not an expert, but I really love your fabric. You could photocopy the fabric and lay out a design. Just thinking outloud. I really want to see what comes of this one.
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    Old 08-01-2011, 12:33 PM
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    So many ideas. Like to see what you decide. Then again, keeping it because it is vintage is another thought
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    Old 08-01-2011, 01:31 PM
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    Wait don't cut it. Not long ago there was a message of someone who had found a woman on ebay selling vintage fabrics at outragous prices- contact her and tell her you'll make her a really reasonable deal on buying this
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    Old 08-01-2011, 01:38 PM
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    Originally Posted by bearisgray
    How big is the piece you have?

    Maybe use it as a wide band in one of those wide band/strip quilts?

    Use it as the center strip/band and coordinate for the rest of the pieces.
    Would be my suggestion also.
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    Old 08-01-2011, 01:45 PM
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    I would make a picture log cabin quilt with it. cut one of the pictures and and add a two half in stips . use eight different colors that are in the picture or how ever big you make the pic. decied then how big your strips need to big. I make a lot of them that way and they always come neat.
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    Old 08-01-2011, 02:57 PM
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    Love your fabric. I too would wait and think about it for awhile. Before you know it, something will come to you.
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    Old 08-01-2011, 03:32 PM
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    I don't know what you should
    do with it, but I love it!!
    I'll be waiting to see what
    you decide. I'm sure you'll
    get a lot of good ideas on
    here. Hugs, Sharon
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    Old 08-01-2011, 04:05 PM
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    I would put it into a hoop and hang it on the wall as ART! Love it.
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    Old 08-01-2011, 04:18 PM
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    I love that fabric! Could you do a wall hanging with it? A quilt for a little girl? It is adorable.
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