Need suggestions for Shabby Chic quilt
05-06-2015, 07:59 AM
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Need suggestions for Shabby Chic quilt
I am looking for a pattern or suggestion for a quilt pattern for my GD, the last to get her quilt. She wants pastel colors and her decor style is Shabby Chic. She will display this quilt on the bed in her guest room. I am thinking rag quilt or chanille, what would suggest?
05-06-2015, 08:31 AM
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To me, a Shabby Chic is more about the colors & fabric vs. a textured rag or chenille quilt. I see a large floral print and coordinating fabric in subdued or faded colors made into a pieced quilt with a traditional block... but that's just me!
05-06-2015, 08:32 AM
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Someone sent me this one today: http://myreddoordesignsblog.blogspot...y-flowers.html
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05-06-2015, 08:35 AM
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I made two shabby chic quilts for my daughters. they were a large twin size and had a big lemoyne star as center surrounded by 8 in. log cabin blocks. The colors were light blue, rose and creme. I found when I researched patterns it was more about the color scheme then the patterns. Often squares or rectangles are used to display the large florals, typically roses, on this type of fabrics. Robyn Pandolph and Moda have many fabrics that might lend themselves to Shabby chic.
This will maybe give you some ideas on what fabric to use and what pattern.
https://www.google.com/search?q=Shab..._AUoAg&dpr=1.1
This will maybe give you some ideas on what fabric to use and what pattern.
https://www.google.com/search?q=Shab..._AUoAg&dpr=1.1
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05-06-2015, 09:09 AM
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Generally, shabby chic pastels are washed out, pale, older-looking fabrics...as if they were years on grandma's sun porch for napping in the spring.
I'll share two I made, the first much easier than the second, but perhaps they'll give you an idea. The colors in the photos are *much* more intense than they actually are.
Jan in VA
I'll share two I made, the first much easier than the second, but perhaps they'll give you an idea. The colors in the photos are *much* more intense than they actually are.
Jan in VA
05-06-2015, 09:32 AM
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If you do an advanced search here using the title "Cottage Romance", you might find the inspiration you are looking for. I've gathered large floral prints in very muted pastels for just this quilt but haven't started it yet. Tonya Whelan and Robyn Pandolph have designed great fabrics that might work for a project like this.
05-06-2015, 10:27 AM
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I think it basically is colors and fabrics. I made this quilt top with softer colors wanting to achieve the Shabby Chic look for a female foster kid. Check out this fabric store: https://www.shabbyfabrics.com/
05-06-2015, 10:54 AM
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I am looking for a pattern or suggestion for a quilt pattern for my GD, the last to get her quilt. She wants pastel colors and her decor style is Shabby Chic. She will display this quilt on the bed in her guest room. I am thinking rag quilt or chanille, what would suggest?
https://www.flickr.com/photos/caris_...57623878838044
The pic is brighter than the actual quilt, it really is pastel fabrics.
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