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    Old 10-20-2011, 08:29 AM
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    Well, there is enough for a backing on a quilt - a wall hanging and probably a throw - and you can go from there!:)
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    Old 10-20-2011, 08:32 AM
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    I Luv it!
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    Old 10-20-2011, 08:40 AM
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    I would use it on the back of a quilt and use it wrong side up as often as possible if it does not appeal to you on the front It is certainly enough fabric for a could sized border and you could focus on all the other color in the fabric in the quilt
    I have made many a quilt with the border as my reason for color use in the body of the quilt Happy sewing
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    Old 10-20-2011, 08:41 AM
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    Beautiful material, so make a quilt. You will need to buy extra colors to match. 8 yards, so you have enough to use the same material for backing or you could make place mats with matching napkings. Table runner/bed runner. Left overs could be used to help make a scrappy quilt.
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    Old 10-20-2011, 08:41 AM
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    I would make some kind of fussy cut top and use the rest for the back.............
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    Old 10-20-2011, 08:43 AM
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    Beautiful material, so make a quilt. You will need to buy extra colors to match. 8 yards, so you have enough to use the same material for backing or you could make place mats with matching napkings. Table runner/bed runner. Left overs could be used to help make a scrappy quilt. Scraps could also make pot holders, pin cushions, pillow cases for your bed or a gift.
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    Old 10-20-2011, 08:47 AM
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    Forgot to mention, your husband is a keeper. My husband always buys me things he really wants, like trampoline, tools and etc. At least he has good taste in material and you.
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    Old 10-20-2011, 08:51 AM
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    Oh how I love it when the DH buys me fabric. Mine only got me two yards, but 8. How about a OBW quilt. Or a kaleidescope one with it. Stack n whack.
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    Old 10-20-2011, 09:27 AM
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    There's a book called Nine Patch Pizzazz that you could use. Has great quilts that use large blocks of fabric. It's by C&T Publishing.

    Also with 8 yards you could use it as a backing on a quilt.
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    Old 10-20-2011, 09:41 AM
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    Wallhanging, quilt with matcing pillow cases? Here is a site that PWinston recommended when I asked the QB for ideas on a quilt. Scroll about halfway down for the ones that use large blocks or focus fabrics. Sidelights,Arcadia,Center stage, a lot of really pretty ones http://www.justitdist.com/mountainpeek.php Good luck :thumbup: I used Spotlight II as my inspration. Here is my sisters' iris quilt. http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-157066-1.htm
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