Suggestions for these blocks?
12-04-2014, 11:34 AM
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Suggestions for these blocks?
I posted the center of this top awhile ago, and I was planning on adding a few borders to increase the size-it's a lap quilt for one of my adult sons...OSU fan, thus the colors. I made lots of 6" square in a square blocks for a border, but decided they were too busy. I hope to make two more "Buckeye" quilts for the other 2 sons, but I can't find a pattern to use the square in a square blocks...hate to waste them! Any ideas?
The center of the quilt is Bonnie Hunter's design, Playing with Jacks.
The center of the quilt is Bonnie Hunter's design, Playing with Jacks.
12-04-2014, 02:56 PM
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I like the plain borders you have there.
But perhaps the reason you didn't like the square-in-a-square you made is because, lacking white, it seems to overwhelm the rest of the piecing. The rest of the quilt seems airy-er.
Jan in VA
But perhaps the reason you didn't like the square-in-a-square you made is because, lacking white, it seems to overwhelm the rest of the piecing. The rest of the quilt seems airy-er.
Jan in VA
12-04-2014, 03:07 PM
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If I understand, you want an idea to use up the sqNsq blocks you are not using on the quilt?
They would be a dynamic way to increase a carpenter's star quilt. Carpenter stars are square. I love them, but I prefer not-square quilts. I have several times researched how to make a carpenter's square longer.
They would be a dynamic way to increase a carpenter's star quilt. Carpenter stars are square. I love them, but I prefer not-square quilts. I have several times researched how to make a carpenter's square longer.
12-04-2014, 03:37 PM
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Like the plain border too.
How about use the left over squares for coffe cup cozies, mug rug or cover for a cushion, when they watch he games at the stadium. Pillow covers, table runner, iPad cover.
O - H - I -O !!!!! Go Bucks!
How about use the left over squares for coffe cup cozies, mug rug or cover for a cushion, when they watch he games at the stadium. Pillow covers, table runner, iPad cover.
O - H - I -O !!!!! Go Bucks!
12-04-2014, 04:11 PM
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I like your borders. Normally I prefer the largest border to be the darkest but I think what you have will work. I agree with Jan's comment. Try a bit of the white in the border block and see if that works out. I prefer the piecing of the quilt to be the star of the show. Very nicely done and I think they will be delighted with your gifts.
12-04-2014, 06:36 PM
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Love your quilt and the borders. I think the gray really lets the blocks stand out. Do't know the answer to your question, except, maybe some they would like some of the bowl holders for soup and all the other answers everyone said.
12-05-2014, 03:35 AM
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Jan and Sula...that's it! The square in square blocks are too "heavy"! Thank you! I saw a jewel box pattern and I think I can add white triangles to these blocks and set them as a jewel box-type layout. Thanks ladies! 
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