Second take on Flannel Bricks Pattern
#21
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I did misunderstand your first post on doing this as a strip set. I was thinking you wanted to make 3 1/2" strip sets and sub cut them to 6 1/2. Doing it the other way will work but I can tell you that a strip set of 6" strips with 5 or 6 strips could get unwieldy when you go to sub cut them down. But the pattern is very forgiving so you shouldn't have too much trouble.
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There are a couple of different ideas from Pinterest. They are made from old shirts but I think they would work with your fabrics too -
http://thethriftyquilter.blogspot.co...rifty.html?m=1
http://sandrasaunders.blogspot.com/2011/03/dads-shirts-keepsake-quilt.html
http://thethriftyquilter.blogspot.co...rifty.html?m=1
http://sandrasaunders.blogspot.com/2011/03/dads-shirts-keepsake-quilt.html
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Here is my two cents of advice.
1- All work together except the orange/ brown plaid in the bottom stack, and the orangey floral in the top one. I would stick with navy-red-tan.
2- Since you are making it for a teenage guy, no florals. Generally they really don’t like flowers in their bedding, decor or otherwise.
3- I Agree with others the sets need a solid or tone on tone to settle down the plaids-
1- All work together except the orange/ brown plaid in the bottom stack, and the orangey floral in the top one. I would stick with navy-red-tan.
2- Since you are making it for a teenage guy, no florals. Generally they really don’t like flowers in their bedding, decor or otherwise.
3- I Agree with others the sets need a solid or tone on tone to settle down the plaids-
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[QUOTE=Moira in N.E. England;8174210]There are a couple of different ideas from Pinterest. They are made from old shirts but I think they would work with your fabrics too -
http://thethriftyquilter.blogspot.co...rifty.html?m=1
http://sandrasaunders.blogspot.com/2011/03/dads-shirts-keepsake-quilt.html
Sorry but second link in original post doesn’t seem to be working.
http://sandrasaunders.blogspot.com/2...ake-quilt.html
http://thethriftyquilter.blogspot.co...rifty.html?m=1
http://sandrasaunders.blogspot.com/2011/03/dads-shirts-keepsake-quilt.html
Sorry but second link in original post doesn’t seem to be working.
http://sandrasaunders.blogspot.com/2...ake-quilt.html
Last edited by Moira in N.E. England; 12-10-2018 at 12:33 PM.
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Third question
I found some felted wool in the box with the flannel. I didn't realize what it was and washed it. Would it be OK to mix it in with the flannel? I don't have a use for it, and it is really soft and nice. It's just thicker than the flannel. It is solid and the color works well with the others.
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I see the picture you shared as reading lights and darks and think the plaids will be fantastic for a teen boy's quilt if you incorporate a "path" of lights among those. I doubt I'd use those in the first picture for a teen boy but could see them in a quilt such as Warm Wishes--kinda goes along with flannel, don't you think?!
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[QUOTE=suern3;8173557]Would you have enough to use all the plaids, along with one consistent purchased solid for one quilt and then the patterns with an additional solid in a second quilt? They are pretty fabrics and will make a cozy quilt.[/QUOTE
I too think the plaids together would make a great quilt. I would save the flowery group for another project.
I too think the plaids together would make a great quilt. I would save the flowery group for another project.
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I bought 4 - 1/2 yard cuts of solid light colors yesterday to mix in. Hopefully it will work.
I'm going to start on it today. I'm leaving out the florals. We'll see how the other colors work together. I probably should have purchased a little of some solid darks.
bkay
I'm going to start on it today. I'm leaving out the florals. We'll see how the other colors work together. I probably should have purchased a little of some solid darks.
bkay
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