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02-09-2011, 04:24 PM

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pester

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Thanks for the advice. I'll just go with tall and skinny. LOL

For gal288 here is where I got the pattern from. http://www.hobby-tronics.com/Chiloqu...the_Month.html

02-09-2011, 04:34 PM

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Scrap Happy

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What a great and creative quilt! :thumbup: The RR tracks will be perfect. Your Dad will be so happy with it.

02-09-2011, 04:37 PM

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NauDeeGal

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Originally Posted by DawnMarie

Before I read what you wrote, I looked at the photo. I thought, man, she needs a railroad track on the border. I say that your plan is great. It will work well for your dad since he's tall, and the theme will add to the quilt.

Yes....You have a Great Plan! :thumbup: The track border would be perfect! My thought exactly after seeing your pic.

02-09-2011, 04:39 PM

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gal288

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Quote:

Originally Posted by pester

Thanks for the advice. I'll just go with tall and skinny. LOL

For gal288 here is where I got the pattern from. http://www.hobby-tronics.com/Chiloqu...the_Month.html

thanks a bunch, I'm thinking Xmas maybe.

:P

02-09-2011, 07:37 PM

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sueisallaboutquilts

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What a wonderful quilt for your Dad!! :D

02-09-2011, 08:21 PM

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roseOfsharon

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Go with the track border.. I saw one made with it and it looked great!

02-09-2011, 09:25 PM

#17

Cha

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I love the train track idea..but since when is a track streight? You could make a double track on each side with a turn...or how about senery on the sides... barn...or the depot? trees? Its your quilt...so whatever you want to create goes. Nothing is ever wrong..its an origional : )

02-09-2011, 10:17 PM

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CompulsiveQuilter

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It makes sense that a "railroad" be only on the sides! Think about it. The track doesn't go sideways behind the train!

02-09-2011, 10:23 PM

#19

sharoney

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Originally Posted by Annaquilts

Yes, it screams railroad track. What a cute quilt!

agree.

02-10-2011, 08:05 AM

#20

lisalovesquilting

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Originally Posted by quiltlonger

Who says a quilt has to have 4 borders I'd put on sides and bottom can't see up over the pillows. and then wouldn't be 8 feet long but longer for a tall dad!!

This sounds just right to me.