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09-21-2017, 04:29 AM

#31

rvsfan

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Originally Posted by carol45

Here are before and after photos. I posted the before earlier seeking help for this ugly top, and then I had an inspiration--I added the black strips on 2 sides of each block. I like it now. :-) So now I'm trying to decide how to quilt it. One idea would be to do a FMQ flower in the center of every block, along the lines of Lori Kennedy's flower:
http://theinboxjaunt.com/2012/11/27/...t-flower-ever/

But I'd love to hear some other suggestions from y'all.
Thanks for looking!

This link is fabulous. Many, many, FMQ motifs with tutorials. Thanks for the link.

09-21-2017, 04:40 AM

#32

SusieQOH

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Ohhh that looks nice!!!!!!!!!!

09-21-2017, 05:22 AM

#33

red-warrior

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WOW! What a difference......great idea!

09-21-2017, 05:59 AM

#34

wesing

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Originally Posted by copycat

I like it too...great thinking!

I think this block would be a great one for a quilt I wish to make my son. Thanks for posting the update.

How did you add the 2 strips to your already pieced blocks? If anyone knows of a pattern for what I call the floating blocks , please share the name or link. Thanks for your inspiration.

Look on YouTube for the illusion block tutorial by Missouri Star.

09-21-2017, 09:25 AM

#35

Lilrain

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Totally amazing difference.

09-21-2017, 09:27 AM

#36

bearisgray

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That black strips definitely made the top more interesting. Good save!

09-22-2017, 05:26 AM

#37

petpainter

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1. Do you love it now? Then I would really up the "WOW" factor even more with some "modern" quilting (a la Judi Madsen)

I, too remember the original post and LOVE the final results! I agree with Leta's suggestion if you are up for a contemporary look - something Judi Madsen style would be spectacular!

09-22-2017, 06:24 AM

#38

RuthiesRetreat3

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Amazing difference. Great job!

09-22-2017, 06:58 AM

#39

Three Dog Night

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Beautiful, the blocks look like they are floating. I would have never thought of appliqueing the black strips. They really add dimension to your quilt. Amazing job.