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    Old 01-18-2020, 11:03 AM
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    Talking Ombré Fabric

    I have come across a fair amount of ombré fabrics in my stash some are the gradients of the same color others go from one color to another. Like all the fabric, I bought it because it was pretty💕, not because I knew what I was gonna make with it! Thus I’m here seeking suggestions and or patterns that would work well with these pretty fabrics.
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    Old 01-18-2020, 11:48 AM
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    I'm in the same boat. My LQS went out of business a couple of years ago and had wonderful sales, and I bought fabrics because I loved them. Some of them had been on the shelves a long time. I haven't a clue what to do with them. I think I'll take a look and see if there any pattern books for ombre fabrics......
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    Old 01-18-2020, 12:03 PM
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    I absolutely love ombre fabrics! I made a two (actually three) fabric bargello for Quilts of Valor with some. Susie Weaver has a pattern for this. It is not difficult once you get going. You just need to label every strip and keep them in order. She is very nice and willing to talk to anyone who needs help. I think they are amazing.
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    Here is a link to see what you can do with ombre and an accent fabric: https://www.google.com/search?q=two+...w=1024&bih=605
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    Old 01-18-2020, 12:06 PM
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    I purchased Moda Ombre Dots and used in this quilt. Very large rectangles, but you can see the idea. Maybe I uploaded a picture. We'll see. gabrielle.jpg
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    Old 01-18-2020, 12:19 PM
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    Jordan Fabrics has a free bargello runner pattern that uses ombres.
    https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/06...04755732080869
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    Old 01-18-2020, 01:04 PM
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    I've been collecting ombres and gradations too. I've even learned how to dye my own. Love them!

    Here are a few ideas / fun pics:

    https://duckduckgo.com/?q=ombre+quil...ges&iax=images

    https://duckduckgo.com/?q=ombre+quil...77-1&ia=images

    https://www.pinterest.com/teribackdoor/ombre-quilts/

    Here's an easy pattern/tutorial that is all HSTs. You could substitute your colors:
    https://www.sarahgoerquilts.com/2017...quilt-pattern/

    I think it might be fun to attempt a labyrinth quilt quilt with these.

    Irish Rose, your quilt is so pretty!


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    Old 01-18-2020, 01:19 PM
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    Here's another free pattern. This one is from Marcus Fabrics:
    https://marcusfabrics.com/cgi-bin/fa...y/projects.cgi
    if the link doesn't go to the correct pattern, just type "prism" into the search bar.

    or use this link and scroll down to Free Project Ombre Hand Dyes-Marcus Fabrics. This will download a pdf file directly to your computer
    https://duckduckgo.com/?q=ombre+quil...77-1&ia=images

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    Old 01-18-2020, 01:26 PM
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    SueZQ and Cats, thanks for the links!
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    Old 01-18-2020, 05:13 PM
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    Using a twister ruler with ombre or gradient fabric to create blocks looks really neat. I took a class this summer using a twister ruler and then we created the blocks. A lady in our class was using an ombre fabric as her center, and it created a beautiful block once we had it all sewn together, IMHO, hers were the best because of her ombre fabric. The class was on a table runner. Lots of great tutorials on Youtube on the ruler and how to use it.
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    Old 01-18-2020, 06:01 PM
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    I always thought Gentleman's Agreement was a great pattern for ombres http://www.newleafstitches.com/shop/...t-x7735686.htm
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