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10-15-2013, 04:12 AM
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10-15-2013, 04:13 AM
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Yes this is a great idea. I like the colors but it would be nice to have a focus or something to calm it.
i would quilt them. what i've been into lately is appliqueing something on top to add extra interest.
i did one jelly roll in pinks and appliqued flowers on it, another in blues and greens and app. a dolphin on top. you could try that. quilt it, don't let it go to waste, came out nice
i did one jelly roll in pinks and appliqued flowers on it, another in blues and greens and app. a dolphin on top. you could try that. quilt it, don't let it go to waste, came out nice
10-15-2013, 05:21 AM
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10-15-2013, 05:24 AM
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I would appliqué lighter, coordinating balloons on the front - just a couple, to break up the "busy-ness". On going, I thought you lost the integrity of the patterns by cutting them so small. Perhaps a disappearing 9 patch would be a better choice. But thanks for your generosity in doing charity quilts!
10-15-2013, 04:05 PM
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Yes, go ahead and quilt them. Not bad - 3 quilt tops for $2 and a piece from your stash. If you have any concerns about headless teddies maybe next time cut that focus fabric wider so there are whole teddies (or whatever). Just a thought.
Kids have great imaginations, given half a chance so you can bet they'll make a game out of finding the part that go together. Well done twinkie.
Kids have great imaginations, given half a chance so you can bet they'll make a game out of finding the part that go together. Well done twinkie.
10-15-2013, 04:20 PM
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I think the colors are great, but the pattern needs some more solid, and the bears without heads are
disturbing even to me as an adult. I would personally remove those strips and replace with a solid navy in a wide strip.
That way you've made a lively quilt that:
1 ) has animals with heads
2 ) isn't overly busy (eyes can rest on solid)
3) hides dirt and stains
4) doesn't require any further designing
5) stays on the thrifty side for a give-away quilt
Love to see it what you end up doing with it.
disturbing even to me as an adult. I would personally remove those strips and replace with a solid navy in a wide strip.
That way you've made a lively quilt that:
1 ) has animals with heads
2 ) isn't overly busy (eyes can rest on solid)
3) hides dirt and stains
4) doesn't require any further designing
5) stays on the thrifty side for a give-away quilt
Love to see it what you end up doing with it.
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