How would you finish this?
#23
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I really like the work already done. I think the idea of table runners is a great idea. I don't think you would have to hand applique them, but I would sew them to a background fabric and use it as a great throw.
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I agree with AlienQuilter - hers was also my first thought....blanket stitch individually - using black to show or med gray/brown to not show so much -- to a nice background fabric - scattering them around - it would have a primative look - and would preserve what was obviously someones very earnest efforts in making these.
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I have some old blocks like those. The problem for me is that the fabric is quite vintage and definitely not the quality of today's fabrics even though I love them. I know that they will fray quite easily and will not stand up to a lot of use. To tell the truth I am thinking about creating a piece of wall art with them to put in a frame for my sewing room. Or if I was going to make a quilt I would not take the time to hand applique them - but rather machine applique them onto a solid background. Piecing is just too labor intensive.
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Im not sure of the size, but the center looks like the template you have to cut a double wedding ring quilt. I made a double wedding ring quilt and am working on another top which I just about have finished the top. It is shaped just like it.
I would get that double wedding ring template to finish it. I got mine at amazon but it is unavailable now but here is another one. http://softexpressions.com/software/...s/mmDblWed.php
softexpressions.com has been real good about sending things right away.
I would get that double wedding ring template to finish it. I got mine at amazon but it is unavailable now but here is another one. http://softexpressions.com/software/...s/mmDblWed.php
softexpressions.com has been real good about sending things right away.
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#29
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Please don't cut them up! They would be gorgeous, just as you thve them laid out, appliqued on blocks. The different sizes would be less noticeable, especially if you put a small sashing on it. Love the pieces, though.
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The blocks are wonderful and interesting! Go modern and let them "fall" or "flow" down the quilt using applique. Here's a link that will give you an idea of what I'm talking about...and have them move to the back of the quilt in a circle. http://www.ohfransson.com/oh_fransso...-garlands.html
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