Originally Posted by Silver Needle
(Post 6169249)
Try your local fabric shops and ask for retro fabric selections and patterns.
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Just found out they are having a Boy!! They are so excited since trying for so long to have a child of there own. want to make some goodies for them as a surprise.
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Here's an idea: http://www.favequilts.com/Quilts-For...Quilt-for-Baby
It's quick, rather striking, but so personal! (You could use repro fabrics, modern fabrics or whatever colors the parents want.) In addition to the name, or in place of it, applique on a silhouette of a rocking horse. (Google "rocking horse silhouette.") I don't know why I find the rocking horse idea so appealing, but you could easily add, instead, a ball, a train engine or a few blocks, whatever strikes your fancy... THe silhouette doesn't have to be huge and it could be put in center or at angle off center...just play with a paper cut-out first. |
Here are some you can order...
http://www.grsfabrics.com/abc-123-21620-pp/ http://www.grsfabrics.com/abc-123-21620-lc/ http://www.grsfabrics.com/abc-123-21621-12/ http://www.grsfabrics.com/abc-123-21622-12/ http://www.grsfabrics.com/shop/?wpcosearchterm=American Jane&wpcopage=7 http://www.grsfabrics.com/punctuation-21401-15/ http://lisasstitchingpost.com/index.php?cPath=1_64_160 --- she has a lot https://www.fabric.com/SearchResults...3-26a376046a5e -- in clearance here... |
Originally Posted by debbieoh
(Post 6168919)
My son's friend is having their first baby in November. The theme is retro/antique toys . I would love to make them a quilt. Anyone see any fabric or some ideas for me. I'm at a loss PLEASE help!!!
Why not an I SPY quilts. There are tons of novelty fabrics. Ought to be easy to decide. |
Originally Posted by tesspug
(Post 6168952)
Maybe do this one is stripes. http://www.spoonflower.com/fabric/25011
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Love the Jane fabric. It would lend itself well to a Warm Wishes or anything like that. I used a piece of Dick and Jane to do a child's quilt for a special charity. Most of the pictures show the children with some type of toy. Good luck in whatever you choose to do.
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Fat Cat Patterns has some cute blocks -- cars, trucks, trains. The patterns are for fusible applique. Another suggestion is to look for coloring books with antique cars, etc., that you can use for patterns.
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This is a cool panel...I see lots of possibilities..what a fun theme to work with...please post photo when done...
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Originally Posted by tesspug
(Post 6168952)
Maybe do this one is stripes. http://www.spoonflower.com/fabric/25011
I promise not to buy any more fabric until I see something I really like. Or it's on sale. Or I think it might match something. And besides, a woman has a right to change her mind anytime. That is why women have the cleanest minds in the world. |
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