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    Old 07-26-2011, 06:37 AM
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    I just purchased 3 yds of this from Hancock's of Paducah. I'm gonna make a sundress! SO CUTE!
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    Old 07-26-2011, 07:11 AM
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    I think you've gotten a lot of good tips here and don't have anything to add, but that is gorgeous fabric. Too bad I just posted in another topic that I will only buy backing, batting and finishing fabrics. Good luck and please share pics of your finished projects!!!
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    Old 07-26-2011, 07:11 AM
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    Originally Posted by seahorsesanna
    I bought this beautiful seahorse fabric and a solid teal fabric to go with it and wish to make a 2 color quilt maybe even a sampler quilt? my question is I want to fussy cut the seahorse fabric to get the best parts out of the fabric but only know of one block (the square in a square) that works well with fussy cutting do you know of any blocks that would work with this or should I just look for 2 color blocks in general? I just really want to be able to see the seahorses somewhere in each block thanks for thinking about it :idea:
    You can do a star with the seahorse squares in the middle. BTW beautiful fabric -- where did you find it?
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    Old 07-26-2011, 07:15 AM
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    Originally Posted by Limey
    Depending on the size of the sea-horses, Judy Cisneros' Patchwork Pizzazz method might work. She cuts rectangles and squares of the theme fabric (61/2, 121/2 sq. and 61/2x121/2 rectangles, if I remember rightly, and uses the remaining fabric along with her other fabric choices for nine-patches and occasional fill-in strips. It is straightforward (literally!) and you still end up with something original and personal. Can't lay my hands on the book right now, so please check those sizes.
    I also like the idea of cutting rectangles of various sizes of the parts you want to show off - and framing/filling in with other fabrics.
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    Old 07-26-2011, 07:23 AM
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    I agree, the attic window would be great
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    Old 07-26-2011, 07:30 AM
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    I vote for the snowball block with nine-patches. I'm gonna try to find some of this for my niece...she'd love it.

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    Old 07-26-2011, 08:51 AM
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    Originally Posted by crafty gal
    crafty gal. Thanks for the link. Sew much information. BrendaK
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    Old 07-26-2011, 08:53 AM
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    Whatever pattern you choose I am sure it will turn out great. Beatiful fabric. Not supposed to purchase for a while will have to put this in my memory bank for later. Thanks BrendaK
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    Old 07-26-2011, 09:01 AM
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    I would think that any block that has a square or diamond shape in the center would work well, just depends on how "fussy" you are willing to go.
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    Old 07-26-2011, 10:40 AM
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    Originally Posted by seahorsesanna
    I bought this beautiful seahorse fabric and a solid teal fabric to go with it and wish to make a 2 color quilt maybe even a sampler quilt? my question is I want to fussy cut the seahorse fabric to get the best parts out of the fabric but only know of one block (the square in a square) that works well with fussy cutting do you know of any blocks that would work with this or should I just look for 2 color blocks in general? I just really want to be able to see the seahorses somewhere in each block thanks for thinking about it :idea:
    It would make a really cute bow tuck bag! And you must really like seahorses, as I see in your quilt board name.
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