VW quilter in the making...ideas? NC

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03-03-2011, 10:14 AM

myboynorm

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Hi, My grown son is a VW Van restorer & loves them. He's won awards & loves all sizes from his actual 1967 to tiny 1" scale models. I want to make a VW quilt for him and I'm looking for ideas. Any ideas, suggestions or words of wisdom are all welcome. I've been quilting about 2 yrs.
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03-03-2011, 10:45 AM

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My friend made this quilt (she's got a VW Bug).
http://www.etsy.com/listing/60580279...en-theme-quilt

You could alter it to be a VW Van front image, or profile, using great fabrics:
http://www.photoclub.eu/photogallery/data/514/VW.jpg

Found this quilt block - awesome!
http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/358709.jpg
http://dirtcheapdecoratingdivas.blog...ilt-block.html

I like the block above better:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/44361296/vw-bus-quilt

Did you see the new van? Very cool.
http://www.product-reviews.net/2011/...ew-camper-van/

You could do it via any method you're comfortable with - hand applique, machine applique, fusible (probably the easiest). And it's definitely within your skill set.

I think it would be fabulous.

03-03-2011, 11:18 AM

Sadiemae

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Hello, and welcome from Idaho!

03-03-2011, 11:22 AM

bjnicholson

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Hi! Looks like you found an answer to your question. Welcome from Ohio!

03-03-2011, 11:54 AM

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welcome!

03-03-2011, 11:57 AM

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Hello and welcome from West Virginia. If your son has pics of different VW's, maybe you could make a memory quilt using the pics printed on fabric sheets.