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    Old 07-18-2012, 10:14 AM
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    I don't like the violet or lavender stripes in the background, so I would fussy cut the patterns/designs to eliminate all of all the striping that I could and would put it with a solid of a dark hue. I would probably add another floral if I could match the blue what-ever they are or the roses. That said, I think this fabric just by itself would make a beautiful bed skirt for a quilt showcases the fabric. In a very feminine room this would be a beautiful upholestred (really butchered that spelling!)headboard.

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    Old 07-18-2012, 10:17 AM
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    I wouldn't use it at all! Too sweet for me. Makes my teeth ache! Good thing we all have different tastes and opinions.
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    Old 07-18-2012, 10:34 AM
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    I wouldn't - too romantic for me.
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    Old 07-18-2012, 10:42 AM
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    Originally Posted by sewmary
    I wouldn't use it at all! Too sweet for me. Makes my teeth ache! Good thing we all have different tastes and opinions.
    I agree completely!
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    Old 07-18-2012, 10:44 AM
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    It's beautiful. I think a wall hanging would be very nice, where you could embellish certain things and put batting behind the swan.
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    Old 07-18-2012, 11:03 AM
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    awww that is nice. you could fussy cut it and make a quilt out of the blocks, or wall hanging, pillows or gift pillow cases. open up your mind you will think of something.
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    Old 07-18-2012, 11:06 AM
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    Beautiful fabric. Doesn't necessarily look like Valentine's Day. Does look like love, wedding, romance, or just a beautiful picture.
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    Old 07-18-2012, 11:06 AM
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    It's gorgeous! How about making an Attic Windows since it looks so scenic?
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    Old 07-18-2012, 12:09 PM
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    I think it is too pretty to cut. I'd make a "cheater" quilt, just adding borders. I did that with a fabric I couldn't cut, and I was very pleased with the results. Let me see if I can find a picture...just to give you an idea of what you could do.

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    Old 07-18-2012, 12:11 PM
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    I vote for an OBW!
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