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    Old 02-07-2011, 07:00 AM
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    For a 3 year old, toddler quilt, the random panel is cool. If you want it larger, cut it into 12" blocks, use sashing and borders. Looks like a good nap quilt to find the letters before nodding off.
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    Old 02-07-2011, 07:33 AM
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    I use fleece on a lot of my crib and baby quilts. I think they are thick enough and don't use batting.
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    Old 02-07-2011, 07:40 AM
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    Originally Posted by Jan in VA
    Personally I think the randomness of the letters is a good learning tool, sort of a "where's waldo" kind of thing; I'd leave it as a panel.

    You might make one narrow "stopper" border of white or black, then a border of random lengths of strips of fabric similiar to colors in this panel. A piano key border would work well, too.

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    I'm with Jan (and Julie!) on this! I would leave the panel intact, do a show-stopper border, and quilt it with variegated thread. If you find a border fabric with stars, for instance, you could quilt stars and loops all over it. It will probably get laundered frequently, so go with something that stands up to a lot of washing. A stipple would be great, too!
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    Old 02-07-2011, 07:41 AM
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    I wouldn't cut it up, but leave as a panel. Add batting and backing. It is really cute. Could tie it or machine stitch.
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    Old 02-07-2011, 07:51 AM
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    I like Jan's idea of a learning quilt.

    Originally Posted by Jan in VA
    Personally I think the randomness of the letters is a good learning tool, sort of a "where's waldo" kind of thing; I'd leave it as a panel.

    You might make one narrow "stopper" border of white or black, then a border of random lengths of strips of fabric similiar to colors in this panel. A piano key border would work well, too.

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    Old 02-07-2011, 08:08 AM
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    Originally Posted by Julie in NM
    I'd just do borders...a couple of them...stipple quilting and done
    I'm with you
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    Old 02-07-2011, 08:52 AM
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    I agree with just adding borders-a striped fabric would make it look more complex. All of my cancer quilts are backed with fleece and quilted and they look fine-you don't even have to do a lot of quilting because you don't have any batting to shift!
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    Old 02-07-2011, 09:49 AM
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    I like the panel and would leave it whole. I'd add a small bright border and then another wider one of a cute print, meander quilt it, bindit, and be done. I think it will make a very cute quilt. If you use fleece, I don't think I'd add any batting. I like the variety and different sizes of everything, but understand that every one can't handle that! And that's okay, God made everyone different and special for which I am thankful.
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    Old 02-07-2011, 11:35 AM
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    Another idea; Use them in a I Spy quit...
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    Old 02-07-2011, 11:53 AM
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    I'd leave it as a panel and add fussy cuts of items that start with the letters around it with sashing inbetween. It definitely could be a learning tool.
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