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#31
Your fabrics are gorgeous! I would just get the measurements for the pictured quilt and make it that size. 10" squares sewn together and quilt it with the same straight lines. Im sure she'll love it. If she doesn't I'm sure you won't have any problems getting someone to take it off your hands. Put me on that list...LOL
#33
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I agree with the majority of comments. Make it simple and the larger blocks and the way you would like it. That is how I buy gifts or make them; if I like them it is good. Your future niece - n-law probably is not used to homemade quilts or has no knowledge of quilting. Enjoy making what you like and it will be beautiful. Teresa
#35
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I would go with the 10 in. blocks also. Your fabrics are beautiful, and the large blocks will do them justice. From what you said I think she is more interested in color and the designs on the fabric, then she is in the actual pattern of the quilt.
Whatever you do, Im sure it will be gorgeous. Please share when your done.
Whatever you do, Im sure it will be gorgeous. Please share when your done.
#36
I agree with the others that have supported your fabric choices but suggest that you keep it simple. If she likes the look of 10" blocks, go with it. Use your own creativity in the actual quilting to make it your own style. I love the fabrics you've chosen.
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#40
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Maybe you could invite her to an 'I'd like to meet you/get to know you lunch' also invite your sister along. Have ready some pics of quilts/patterns that you might like to make a quilt out of using those beautiful fabrics and ask her if there's any she likes. If she's not a sewer/quilter maybe she just doesn't have a clue what to tell you. When my daughter was pregnant and I asked her what kind of baby quilt she would like. Her reply was "something cute". She never had an interest in sewing except to bring me pictures of clothes and say can you make me that? I once used my wooden spoon like a magic wand and waved it over her head and said, "You are that." She said, "oh, so NOT funny mom!"
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