juliasb

I can't wait to see how you decide to put it together. So many ideas already.

zozee

Moira, to my eye, that collection doesn't go together. Maybe it's just the lighting or my screen, but I see two different quilts because of the colorways--a purple one and a turquoise one. (Normally I love these colors together, but the fabrics you have are busy.) The white print would work better, IMO, with the turquoise, but better as a backing.

If it were me wanting to do a quick and easy donation quilt, I would choose one of the colorways and find a solid or tonal. For the turquoise, a coral blender. For the purple, white. I'd make a strip quilt with alternating squares, like so:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/2313117...t-baby-blanket

Ideally you could make two of the same if you cut them simulataneosly and have enough fabric.

klswift

You can use any size square you want - it is your quilt, your choice! Especially if it is a bigger pattern, you may not want to cut it up in small squares. A suggestion for fat quarters - being 18 x 22, how about 9 x 11. It would be easy on the eyes because it is a size we are used to (being about the size of notebook paper) and would give you 10 pieces. This is a nice number to either use as is or to sash. Please be sure to post whatever you decide to make.

Moira in N.E. England

Thank you everyone - your input is really appreciated.

I like the suggestions you’ve made - so I still don’t know what I’m going to do with this fabric. It might have to sit on a shelf for while until I decided on its fate.

I think part of the problem is I bought some gorgeous Christmas fabrics this week and my fingers are just itching to play with that - I’m sure you understand my predicament!

Moira in N.E. England

Wow - that is a beautiful quilt!

BonnieJP

I actually made a couple of very simple quilts where I used large blocks in order to feature the main fabric's print. Each finished square measured 8 inches so the quilts were very quick and easy to make (less than 1 day of cutting and piecing). Just another idea. . . .

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nativetexan

look at BQ patterns at mapleislandsquilts.com too. large squares with two strips i think on sides.

JENNR8R

I did something similar for a twin quilt that my guild was requesting for intellectually-disabled adults. They live in a nursing home and have the mental maturity of preschoolers. The nursing home asked for cartoon characters.

I cut the Tweety Bird fabric in large blocks. It looked rather plain when I was finished so I raw-edge appliqued a large Tweety Bird near the top to add interest. Maybe you could do the same with the mermaid sillouettes on your fabric.

Moira in N.E. England

Love your quilt - I’m getting some many great ideas here.

Rff1010

Just saw thru Pinterest a post of ideas called "five fat quarter fun" from Jedi craft girl. (Sorry no link because I'm on my phone and it was thru Pinterest.) Do search and see if there is anything there that makes your skirt fly up.