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    Old 09-23-2013, 08:55 AM
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    I just love my EQ! I'm able to test out blocks and layouts. Before Valentine's day, I made the scrappy hearts center of this representing my 4 DGKs. I never finished it as it was too large for a wallhanging for my space. Since I've moved, I got out all of my UFOs trying to decide what to do with them. I decided to donate this scrappy to my charity quilting group for them to make it into a baby quilt. Well, they decided just to give me the fabric for additional borders for me to work on it at home I couldn't decide to use uneven borders to make a 41x47 sized quilt or with even borders to make it 42x42. Which do you like better?
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    Old 09-23-2013, 08:58 AM
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    I think if it is planned to be a baby quilt I would go with the 42 x 42. Either way looks just as good to me. I just think the size is better that way.
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    Old 09-23-2013, 09:00 AM
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    ​I prefer lap quilts square but other quilts rectangular. Go with what you like best because both designs look good.
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    Old 09-23-2013, 09:03 AM
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    I like rectangles better
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    Old 09-23-2013, 09:03 AM
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    Even. But I'm a fan of symmetry.
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    Old 09-23-2013, 09:08 AM
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    For a baby quilt, I would prefer the square (unless it's meant for a crib). A square quilt has the option of being used diagonally, as well as straight.
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    Old 09-23-2013, 09:12 AM
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    I like the first option, the 42" square.
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    Old 09-23-2013, 10:16 AM
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    I'd use the square as little one when they are put down on the floor on the quilt do wiggle around quite a bit.
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    Old 09-23-2013, 11:11 AM
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    I prefer to make baby quilts crib size. Baby will be able to use it much longer, 45 x 60". Very pretty top.
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    Old 09-23-2013, 01:24 PM
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    Beautiful quilt. I love the square size.
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