recently I saw a show on Big Block Quilts on Sewing with Nancy. They made 18" blocks featuring a koi print. I made one with 9" blocks to show off a novelty print. You cut a large fussy cut, bordering with 2 rectangles with diagonal cuts and a smaller cornerstone. Really allows you to feature fabric. Go to her website and the tv link and then Big Block Quilts and you should find the show. It makes it easier to cut that treasured fabric!

I have seen a cute mantle decoration done with angels, I am sorry I do not have a picture to send you. You might be
able to do it with left overs,

Ck out the book "Just Can't Cut It". That has some ideas.

:) I'm really looking forward to getting that book--should arrive next week. I already have an idea of how to use it with some of my stash fabric!