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    Old 09-01-2013, 05:46 PM
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    I got 2 pcs of alexander henry fab,
    about 8-10 yrs old. one red, one off white background with angels on it, each angel is about 4" long.
    I don't want to loose the angel design. what can I do with this for Christmas and not chop it up too much. thanks

    sorry, no camers
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    Old 09-01-2013, 06:33 PM
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    That's a challenge. Are they isolated enough to cut sq/rectangles? Maybe fussy cut and applique? If they're not isolated, maybe fussy cut with enough space to add white around them to make a square/rectangle? The angel doesn't have to be centered.

    Just some brainstorming.
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    Old 09-01-2013, 06:36 PM
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    That is probably what I would do - fussy cut the angels, add sashing and build a quilt around those squares or rectangles.
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    Old 09-01-2013, 07:22 PM
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    You could do a Diamond Patch quilt. Fussy cut the angle squares. http://www.anniescatalog.com/detail....15&cat_id=1744

    This is my version of the Diamond Patch.
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    Old 09-01-2013, 07:37 PM
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    ​Someone posted pictures of a Santa fabric fussy cut to be the center for a star table runner. It was very pretty and you could use the Angel for the fussy cut instead.
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    Old 09-01-2013, 08:41 PM
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    Cut them apart - sew the angels on to a background fabric, stuff them, and use them as ornaments.
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    Old 09-01-2013, 08:42 PM
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    If they're large enough, you could also use them for backings (with or without borders), for lap quilts or sofa throws. For the front, maybe applique a coordinating angel.
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    Old 09-01-2013, 11:01 PM
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    How about the window design with angel in some windows and a winters scene in some of the others. If you don't have a complete angel can hide it behind the window post.
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    Old 09-02-2013, 11:48 AM
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    Cut the angels into squares and make them the center of star blocks.
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    Old 09-02-2013, 01:52 PM
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    I think if you really like the fabric angel, why not make an ornament with it? There are a few ways to do that with sewing or with decoupage.
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