I don't know what to do with these now....
01-18-2011, 01:41 PM
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Turn one block over and measure the sizes of the squares. You will need 5 sq's and 4 hst's In 5 different colors. Sew them together using the blocks as a guide. Am I right in thinking the each sq is 3 1/2in.?
01-18-2011, 01:47 PM
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I would take four blocks and make a new center using them. An X appears. Then I would look for a coordinating fabric and make a boarder around it using the 4 remaining squares - one in each corner.
01-18-2011, 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by blzzrdqueen
I made these 9 1/2 in blocks for another project, intending to put a hand embroidered block in the middle...but I HATE the way that block turned out and I scrapped it...so now I'm left with these blocks...I'd like to use them, but not sure for what...any suggestions?
01-18-2011, 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Kooklabell
just out of curiousity, what was the embroidered center that didn't turn out well?
01-18-2011, 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by blzzrdqueen
I don't even remember what block they are....because I do like how they came out and would like to make a quilt from that pattern!! So if you know the block, please let me know :)
01-18-2011, 02:38 PM
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I like the idea of doing another center block and adding sashing. Or you could alternate with plain or complementary blocks. Add borders and you've got a quilt. Another option is to put them away for a while and maybe next time you see them the answer will come to you. That's what happened with some leftover rail fence blocks I have. Came across them a while back and immediately knew exactly what to do with them. Presto! A quickly finished project.
BTW, nice job on the piecing. I really like the block design and the colors you've used. It would be a shame not to put them to good use.
BTW, nice job on the piecing. I really like the block design and the colors you've used. It would be a shame not to put them to good use.
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