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07-10-2011, 09:00 AM

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talkn58

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Originally Posted by dakotamaid

I like this one.............

http://www.quiltville.com/bricksandstones.shtml

This is really a cute one !!! I have saved this link!!!

07-10-2011, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Holice

next time you go to town look at the sidewalk for the various patterns in which the bricks are layed.

That brings to mind the chevron or braid quilt patterns.

http://www.quilterscache.com/B/BraidBlock.html

http://www.quilterscache.com/C/ChevronBlock.html

I'm sorry, I have nothing constructive to add, but it brought to mind something I saw that I'll never forget (not even after being hit in the head)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5g9p-Y_nBdc

07-10-2011, 09:36 AM

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TonnieLoree

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Originally Posted by dakotamaid

I like this one.............

http://www.quiltville.com/bricksandstones.shtml

That is very cool! ;-)

07-10-2011, 09:39 AM

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TonnieLoree

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Originally Posted by RugosaB

Quote:

Originally Posted by dakotamaid

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Originally Posted by Holice

next time you go to town look at the sidewalk for the various patterns in which the bricks are layed.

That brings to mind the chevron or braid quilt patterns.

http://www.quilterscache.com/B/BraidBlock.html

http://www.quilterscache.com/C/ChevronBlock.html

I'm sorry, I have nothing constructive to add, but it brought to mind something I saw that I'll never forget (not even after being hit in the head)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5g9p-Y_nBdc

That was good! Thank you!

07-10-2011, 09:40 AM

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Minnisewta

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You might even be able to find "brick". I have seen , wood and stone fabrics.

07-10-2011, 09:47 AM

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sarahrachel

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here's what I ended up doing.

http://www.polkadotchair.com/2010/08...-tutorial.html

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07-10-2011, 10:56 AM

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Ok, don't laugh at me but I like to use old towels as "batting" in my tree skirts. They wash well and absorb whatever water I might spill while trying to keep my tree green.

07-10-2011, 11:10 AM

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Ok, don't laugh at me but I like to use old towels as "batting" in my tree skirts. They wash well and absorb whatever water I might spill while trying to keep my tree green.

I won't laugh at you. I ended up using an old blanket that was a little worn in spots, I just didn't use those stops, but I think it's a good idea as you are recycling it from the landfill when it can have a much better use!

07-10-2011, 11:27 AM

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MargeD

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In response to question No. 1, I would say yes, but you can tie the quilt if you like. The first tree skirt I made was very simple with 6 inch blocks and that one I finished by tying it at the corners with narrow ribbon in red and green. We still use it, because I make tree skirts for other people and don't get around to making me one. This year I hope I can make one for me - after I finish the one for my son and his wife, as well as little Zoe. Not sure about question No 2.