This is what I would do. The squares are so striking, I'd hate to cut them at all.

Oh yes! I hadn't thought of kaleidescope. That would be beautiful!

I followed the link and could not find the pattern.

Here you go: http://www.benartex.com/uploads/Imag...VAS/denovo.pdf

It took some detective work but I found it!

Put a one inch strip of some color in each layer cake around each layer cake, sash them all with black and you'll have a spectacular. froggyintexas

Paula Nadelstern designs her fabric with her signature kaleidoscope quilt style in mind.
Many have made OBW's using it.
I made a large kaleidoscope quilt from her Luminosity collection.

But you need multiple repeats with the same portion of the fabric design to make the kaleidoscope.

All the OP has are 10" blocks - and only 2 of each pattern - and who knows if they're identical cuts.

So if there was enough fabric, then absolutely cut the pattern up into smaller pieces because you can create something larger that's beautiful from those smaller pieces.

But, sadly, there isn't.

I would use them with a solid black between in a Twister pattern! Every piece of fabric would be showcased against the black and look FABULOUS!!! You hit the jackpot with these fabrics!!!

oh myngoodness! What fabulous fabric! Would die to have yardage of all of them..it just screams for kaleidoscopes! !!!

I was going to suggest this also. I think it would be great with those fabrics.

Thank you for doing the detective work cause I couldn't find it either.

I love a Wanda's blog:

http://exuberantcolor.blogspot.com/2...ppy-quilt.html

You can scroll around her site and look at a bunch of her quilts for inspiration.

Thanks to y'all all for all the suggestions! Here is a link to the line of fabric that it is...
http://www.paulanadelstern.com/fabri...ne=Patternista I did buy this from Missouri Star as it was offered as one of their daily deals. I saw it and fell in love with the vivid colors. It also reminded me of some artwork my son had recently created so I knew I had to have it. I really do hope to keep the blocks large to show off the prints with whatever design I go with. Here are a couple of pictures that my son designed on his computer.
As soon as I decided what to do with this layer cake, I'll be sure to let you know! I'm leaning toward the DeNQvo!

How about a square in a square bordered in black. That way you won't loose too much of the print. Look forward to seeing what you decide.

Those fabrics are out-of-this-world beautiful. I think I would not want to cut them up into small pieces for sure.

That looks good to me.

Quiltingcrazy, why don't you use Bubblejet to prepare fabric, iron it onto freezer paper and get your son to print it for you?

I have quite a few of these fabrics in my stash. I think I have a yard of about 6 of them. I can't bear to cut them. I have been trying to decide for quite some time how to best use them. I look forward to seeing what you do with them.

I like oma66's idea, that would be very stunning

How about a twister quilt using the large twister tool.

I haven't read all the pages of this thread, but I definitely vote for NOT cutting them up into small pieces like the D9P would do. I'd either do this DeNQvo one linked or what one lady called the Potato chip quilt by just sashing these pieces. These are really neat pieces and should shine as they are--

I love that fabric. I am looking forward to seeing what pattern you decide upon.

I think this pattern would work well with your fabrics too.

Wonky fabric...lol....no idea on the pattern.

I like the fabric and I am anxious to see what you decide!

How about this pattern that I used to make my niece's quilt? It keeps your fabric pieces intact.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...p-t135595.html

I would do big blocks to show case the beautiful fabrics with black sashing. love them!

I think your fabric is just gorgeous! My first thought was strips (OK it was my second thought, first was how much fun I could have with it - lol). Or a Yellow Brick Road. Please post pics after you've finished you new quilt. Have fun.

Can't wait to see the quilt that you make from that.

Oma66 that is a great pattern especially for this gorgeous fabric. Can't wait to see her finished product.

I immediately thought of the 10 Minute block - it uses 5 - 10" blocks. One in each corner and one in middle. If you used solid black or coordinating fabric for two of the blocks and maybe a different one for the center. I just made two 10 minute blocks and they're super easy and you get a lot of bang for the buck.

This looks to be perfect for those beautiful pieces.

I recommend the 10 minute block with a black center and black sashing. That would look amazing!

How about folded star patchwork?

http://www.ludlowquiltandsew.co.uk/S...k_Cushion.html
:)

Thanks, detective, for finding this for me. It's just wonderful that everyone on this board is so willing to help others! I love this pattern.

I Haven't had time to read all the replies, but my thought is why not go to the designer for ideas?

http://www.paulanadelstern.com/quilt-gallery/index.html

The above takes you to Paula's quilt gallery. Search there for ideas....and she does cut these up. I'd use them in pinwheels or flying geese type blocks, black would be my background fabric...or the red or blue from the fabrics. I'm not big on yellow or apple green...but these with black sashings...wow!

That is some WILD fabric! You could make snowball blocks, with black for the corners.

On second thought-----------the DeNovo pattern is just perfect for your pieces. And the black sashing is also perfect.

Your son's art is beautiful.

just realized, the DeNovo is like the turning twenty pattern, but with sashing. Great pattern. And should sew up pretty quick.

I would the 10" block pattern for sure.....only 3 seams per block and no cutting. The fabric is too pretty to cut up. I used this pattern and loved it and it sewed up pretty quick. Google Suzanne McNeil 10" squares and there will be a tut.

Let us know what you end up doing.