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08-22-2020, 07:59 AM
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I usually go to Pinterest and get some inspiration. Also, MSQC and Jordan's Fabrics have a lot of free tutorials that may give you some ideas. You could decide on an easy pattern and with your beautiful fabrics you could make it very gorgeous. Good luck on your decision.
08-22-2020, 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Iceblossom
Hiya Marcie, I'm not from Michigan but before he moved out here to Seattle to be with me, Hubby grew up in the Grand Rapids area. It's funny that for the last couple of years one of the on-line shops I go to is the small Michigan chain of Fields Fabrics.
If I'm understanding modern baby care, "they" don't want anything in the crib under age one, wrap the baby in a sleeper and call it good so you do have a little bit of grace time for your project.
I do drape my fabric in my living spaces until it speaks to me... to be stationary in my house means you eventual get covered with fabric just like moss in a rain forest.
I can understand getting overwhelmed, you might try doing a search on "3 yard quilt patterns" (or 5), and see if anything like that speaks to you. We can help you size it for baby if you find something you like.
If I'm understanding modern baby care, "they" don't want anything in the crib under age one, wrap the baby in a sleeper and call it good so you do have a little bit of grace time for your project.
I do drape my fabric in my living spaces until it speaks to me... to be stationary in my house means you eventual get covered with fabric just like moss in a rain forest.
I can understand getting overwhelmed, you might try doing a search on "3 yard quilt patterns" (or 5), and see if anything like that speaks to you. We can help you size it for baby if you find something you like.
Funny...the baby, who is my great-granddaughter, lives in Allendale! Her mom, my eldest granddaughter, went to Grand Valley! You're right, until she's older, the quilt is for decor or tummy time!
08-22-2020, 03:00 PM
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See if this quilt speaks to you: https://youtu.be/cvPX4M6_j1Q
When you said lots of background and vintage look this is what I thought of. Bonus - it’s really easy!
When you said lots of background and vintage look this is what I thought of. Bonus - it’s really easy!
08-22-2020, 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by sewingpup
ummm…..I am thinking a simple traditional block quilt would look great. even a simple half square triangle block stitched together in rows where one of your focus fabrics is paired with the background fabric in each block. Would be simple...but cute!
08-23-2020, 03:20 AM
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Originally Posted by wesing
See if this quilt speaks to you: https://youtu.be/cvPX4M6_j1Q
When you said lots of background and vintage look this is what I thought of. Bonus - it’s really easy!
When you said lots of background and vintage look this is what I thought of. Bonus - it’s really easy!
08-23-2020, 03:22 AM
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Originally Posted by toogie
You could use those half sq triangles and make pinwheels. I was asked to make a pinwheel quilt when my little grand daughter turned one.... a queen size! -lol-I made the Pinwheels large because the quilt was large. She is using it on her trunnel bed and she is now 7 years old. Mom loves the simplicity of the Pinwheel and reminds grand daughter of the Spinners you blow on, forget just what they are called.
That's a good balance of light and dark! I know I'm going to sound a little crazy but, I've already made a pinwheel quilt and I try to make something new each time. Thanks for helping!
08-23-2020, 03:35 AM
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Originally Posted by mjkgquilt
Marcie Stone, I'm in Plymouth, MI just a bit south of you to the east. Look at Missouri Star Quilt Company videos. I've found patterns there that are free.
08-23-2020, 04:20 AM
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Originally Posted by NJ Quilter
This is why I normally only buy for projects vs having a 'stash'. I would have zero clue as to how to go from fabric to quilt pattern but I can easily go from pattern to fabric, lol. Plus I have no room to store anything.
