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10-03-2011, 05:17 AM

#21

grann of 6

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Originally Posted by crazy_quilter

What about a simple nine patch like this, it would show case the fabric and if you just use that for the center you could get quite a few blocks out of a yard. And if the fabric is not your cup of tea I am sure there is a young soldier out there that would enjoy receiving one with this fabric... :)
Personally I prefer the one with the cowboys...lol

Don't have any suggestions for the girlie fabric, but my DGD saw the hunky cowboys and thought I should get it because it looked like the guys that installed my fence and trimmed my trees. (You had to be there.....) :roll: :lol:

10-03-2011, 05:21 AM

#22

Cookie64

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It would make a real cute purse.

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10-03-2011, 05:23 AM

#23

Central Ohio Quilter

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That fabric is just darling! I think it would be a shame to cut it all up in small pieces. I would use it for a large center block and put several borders around it. That is SO cute! Love it!

10-03-2011, 05:30 AM

#24

suzanprincess

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I would use either all of it or at least a big chunk as a center panel, with coordinating borders around it. You could make some of those borders pieced, using recognizable bits of the focus fabric if you decide to use only part of it in the center.

Or a pillowcase would be a lovely use, as that fabric does have a smooth, silky hand and would be pleasant to sleep on.

All depends on final use desired and how much you like the print.

10-03-2011, 05:35 AM

#25

Homespun

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Originally Posted by MadQuilter

I recently got a book on quilts using border patterns. You could use a nice big chunk of that fabric as a center piece and then sew borders and add borders around it using other
"cowboy/horse" fabrics and basic country-looking fabrics. It's quite bright, but some little cowgirl might just fall in love with it.

I agree this is the way to go.

10-03-2011, 05:46 AM

#26

mhansen6

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That is so cute. I would fussy cut around the ladies and showcase them somehow. I would hate to cut them up.

10-03-2011, 06:52 AM

#27

tatavw01

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use the pattern just can't cut it... I have made several quilts using this pattern.. it's great because you cut the main fabric 12 1/2 . Best of all it's quick and very easy. I used the biker chicks Alexander Henry fabric I love it...I love all his fabric I have a whole collection of them, I even have that one...

here's one place where you can find it. If you want to see my quilts let me know

http://www.virginiaquilter.com/cgi-l...html?E+scstore