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Old 05-10-2010, 05:47 PM
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That turned out so cute. What a great way to recycle fabric. Wonderful job.
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Old 05-10-2010, 06:48 PM
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Here's another top I threw together over the last few days, recycling some blocks a quilter in my area didn't want anymore. I need to add a border, but I don't have any fabric that would go with it. I think these are 70's style fabrics mainly and I'm hoping over the next few months something rather inexpensive will scream out to me. All of these blocks were hand pieced and although they are far from perfect, I wanted them to go to use. I think with a neat border it will make a sweet baby quilt.
Is there any of fabric left you could make strips using the fabric left over for the border, either long strip or shorts one and have all the colors in the border. Just a suggestion. What ever you do will lookgreat.

No, there's no fabric as I just received her blocks. So, I need to find something a bit crazy. Anyone know of any 70ish fabric lines?
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I was just at WalMart tonight and they had a few 70's fabrics there. The peace signs are one I think of quickly .
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wait 'til there's a baby. it may be a boy. it will be wonderful with a medium blue print border as well.
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I love that you rescued these blocks. You have put them together so beautifully :D:D:D
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Old 05-18-2010, 11:01 AM
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Here's the finished quilt. I found some fabric that I thought was perfect for the border and I FMQ with hot pink, 30 wt. thread to make it pop. I still need to hand stitch on the back of the binding, but I'm really happy with how this one turned out. I love giving life to other people's dead projects:>
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So cute! Your border choice is a great one!
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Thanks, I love Valorie Wells fabric!
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You picked the right fabric to finish this great piece. It looks very good
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Let's just hope these old blocks hold up well in the washer and dryer!
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