IBQUILTIN

I have never done this, but one of the ladies in our Monday group used a large print with coordinating colors to make a log cabin with wonky blocks that made a diagonal stripe across the quilt and it was simply gorgeous. I bet this would work that way too.

wildyard

I think you could cut it as a panel for the center of the bed top, then surround it with pieced borders using that print and coordinating fabrics. Perhaps only 2 or 3 borders so the center panel would be large. Next I would add a solid border, maybe in the blue, then use your print again for the drop; then bind in the blue or whatever color you used for the solid border.

caspharm

What about a BQ pattern (Maple Island) or check out some other large print patterns? Sandy Turner has a book on large prints.

If you do applique, what about using it as background fabric for a medallion?

wildyard

The photo posted by jclinganrey is similar to what I have in mind only I would only use a couple borders then make the drop, or outer 5 borders of her photo using your lovely print whole.

ManiacQuilter2

BQ2 by Maple Island makes a really large 18" quilt block.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from...Maple&_sacat=0

Pennyhal

The fabric is so pretty that I'd hate to cut into it. I'd use it for a backing too.

luvstoquilt

I would just border it with coordinating fabrics and use the rest on the back. That is beautiful fabric. I think the less cutting you do the prettier the quilt will be!

dunster

Several of my friends have used the Shenandoah pattern with large prints for a stunning quilt - http://www.robertkaufman.com/quiltin...ndoah/#color:1
http://creativesewlutions.danemcoweb...ct/shenandoah/

madamekelly

Use it whole and use the design lines as quilt lines. Any extra fabric can be used for frame drapes on each side of a sheer panel, even if they have blinds? I just went back and looked at your possible fabrics and thought the reddish one would be great. Consider a thin pinstripe (folded, flat, or corded) of it between the center and side panel, and the binding? It would have a designer feel to it. It could become the accent color for their room. A throw pillow of that color would be wonderful with it.

geevee

Way too pretty to cut up, or to hide on the back, whole cloth in three pieces as mentioned is the route I'd go.