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    Old 10-24-2015, 12:54 PM
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    This is a photo of a stained glass panel in our sanctuary. As you can see, the glass pieces are not symmetrical. I'm trying to figure out how to create a quilting pattern for this keeping it as close as possible to the panel but I'm not sure that's possible. The grout between the glass pieces isn't always aligned straight across. I may have to just figure out a way to do this in blocks with the grout being straight. However, there are so many "creative" minds on this Board that I wanted to ask your advice first. Thank you for any suggestions. (I tried to resize the pic, but I think it's going to come on huge on this post.)
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    Old 10-24-2015, 01:00 PM
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    I think you might be able to get a fairly close replica if you do it in columns.
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    Old 10-24-2015, 01:24 PM
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    Maybe applique the colored glass shapes onto a black background?
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    Old 10-24-2015, 01:33 PM
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    It looks like appliqué might work best for this one. Love to see what you do with it
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    Old 10-24-2015, 01:39 PM
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    Maybe you could appliqué the colors on and then cut the black out of the backside so the white batting will show through better.
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    Old 10-24-2015, 01:41 PM
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    If you could download this then print on graph/grid paper that might help.
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    Old 10-24-2015, 01:56 PM
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    I would break it down on the gray lines... it could be pieced or paper pieced.

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    Old 10-24-2015, 02:13 PM
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    You can improvise piece it. Break it down into various size rectangles, squares and angled sections to sew together after each is completed. I would draw it out on graph paper first, then just dig in. That is the fun of improvisional piecing---you focus on your design and cut any size pieces to sew together and don't have to match any seams.
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    I would applique it personally, because none of the shapes are perfectly straight - lots of round edges.

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    I saw a neat technique where you would have your sheet of black fabric backed with fusible. The window shapes traced onto the fusible in reverse. Cut out the shapes leaving holes in your black fabric. Then lay the different colours of fabrics needed in behind the holes and fuse them to the back of the black piece. Once everything is fused together finish the edges of the holes on the black fabric with satin stitching or zig zag. This example is if you just use one solid piece of backing fabric but gives you a good idea of what I'm talking about. http://thesewingloftblog.com/how-to-reverse-applique/

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