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05-11-2011, 06:31 AM

#51

CBAKER

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What about a smaller paw and a single row ???

05-11-2011, 06:39 AM

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AlwaysQuilting

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Originally Posted by CBAKER

What about a smaller paw and a single row ???

I can't really make the paws any smaller. Tiny pieces and I don't play well together. It's 3" x 3" now.
I've been searching online for a fabric full of cat paws (so I wouldn't need to piece any paw prints at all) but I didn't find any that I liked or that I thought she would like.
And making it a single row didn't look right when I tried it. I wanted it to (however remotely) suggest that a cat had really walked on the borders.
I guess maybe I'm going to have to try applique, which I don't do well and don't really like how it looks on quilts.
But we'll see.
I'll get this bugger done one way or the other. :)

05-11-2011, 06:42 AM

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fivepaws

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I think that will add a lot. Especially if there is a strip of lighter fabric between the quilt and paw border. JMO.

05-11-2011, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by AlwaysQuilting

Quote:

Originally Posted by CBAKER

What about a smaller paw and a single row ???

There's no need for you to feel you need to applique.
The cats are squarish ... so it stands to reason their paws would be squarish! :)

05-11-2011, 07:17 AM

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VaNella

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Purrfect! Don't change a thing.

05-11-2011, 07:25 AM

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sabaker39

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I have a couple of suggestions. I haven't quilted very long but when I look at your picture, I was wondering if you put a lighter border between the cats and the paws? Also, have you considered putting a lighter background with the paws? Just a thought and looking forward to seeing a picture of what you decide to do.

05-11-2011, 07:30 AM

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CorgiNole

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I think it is adorable and look forward to seeing the finished project.

Cheers, K

05-11-2011, 07:35 AM

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TonnieLoree

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Originally Posted by Johanna Fritz

Seems like a lot of work for paw prints. I would suggest applique the paw prints of a cat...or maybe a mouse in the 4 corners with a plain border. If you wanted to stick with paper piecing, how about a paper pieced mice and cheese border?

I believe OP said she didn't like paper piecing.