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    Old 08-24-2011, 05:23 PM
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    what are some patterns that lend themselves to large print fabrics
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    Old 08-24-2011, 05:26 PM
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    I like to use them in the borders and use complimentary fabric in the center of the quilt.

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    Do you have a specific large print you want to use? Can u post a picture...
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    Old 08-24-2011, 05:29 PM
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    Nickels and Dimes works well.

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    Old 08-24-2011, 05:33 PM
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    the BQ patterns (1, 2, & 3) and the 9 patch pizzazz
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    Old 08-24-2011, 05:34 PM
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    Just Can't Cut It is another one.
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    Old 08-24-2011, 05:37 PM
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    I combine them. So I have a patched block and the I will use the large print fabric and make a snowball block or a square in a sqaure. The alternate between the patch block and the other
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    Old 08-24-2011, 06:00 PM
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    Perhaps show us some pictures .... along with a ruler so we can see how large the print is!
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    Old 08-24-2011, 06:03 PM
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    If you want something very different, try one of Ricky Tims' Convergence Quilts.
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