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07-15-2010, 05:15 AM

Carol Carter

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Has anyone made any pretty beach quilts or wall hangings lately? I would like ideas to make some for a townhouse we recently just bought. I'm in "hog heaven" and can't wait to cozy up quilting there. I've already taken a machine and all the necessities to enjoy as a quilting retreat. If you know of any free pattern downloads, that would be especially great. Thanks for your help.

07-15-2010, 05:16 AM

grammyp

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How about a flip flop quilt with a terry backing.

07-15-2010, 05:41 AM

Carol Carter

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That might be an idea - but I have 3 boys, 2 grown and 1 at home who will use the beach house a lot.

Where are you from in Alabama Granny?

07-15-2010, 06:39 AM

amma

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Lighthouse quilts? Mariners Compass? :D:D:D

07-15-2010, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by amma

Lighthouse quilts? Mariners Compass? :D:D:D

I made a lighthouse quilt. I'm at work so I will post tonight.

07-15-2010, 06:49 AM

Bottle Blonde

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Good idea, Amma! Mariners Compass would be great!

07-15-2010, 07:49 AM

Carol Carter

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Great. I would like to see that. I think that might work.

07-15-2010, 07:50 AM

Carol Carter

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Is mariner's compass paper pieced? I have not made a quilt that way although I have done just a couple of blocks... I like this idea too.

07-15-2010, 08:02 AM

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One of my co-workers made a flip-flop wallhanging a couple of years ago... and it was just adorable. For the flip-flops, she used a number of different fabrics that actually had flip-flops on them. And I think she used a blue fabric for the borders that looked like bubbles. Then she sewed on the occasional pearl or button for embellishment. Looked really, really cute!