What would you do?
#41
Check the sports store to see what they sell for ladies Penguin fans. Maybe they have 'feminized' the goldenrod color of the uniforms?? I like the other ideas to put lace but maybe find a fabric that looks like lace rather than actual lace. You have taken on quite a challenge! keep us posted.
#42
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Christmas sales are on! How about blue (light blue), with snowflakes and also the tonal white on white with snowflakes. You could do a solid backing with (as maryb119) appliqued Penguin or Penguins on the back with 'PINK' scarves and hats ice skating. Just a thought. Good luck.
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I can't believe they would pick material like this for a girl! I have used sports materials but only for my grandsons, 6 of them. Why would anyone pick these??? Maybe it is just me but I don't think there is a whole lot you can do "to make them look girly." Could you suggest something more appropriate to them?
#46
I've been asked to make a quilt for an expected Granddaughter. The Grandparents gave me this material with the instructions to 'make it girly'. I thought about using pink and black flannel to make a rag quilt...but that's too easy. Any ideas? What pattern would you use?
#48
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First of all, I would thank her for the material, then get down to basics--how about she and you take a trip to the fabric shop and choose a more feminine, although sporty, fabric. Surely you and others could consider a different and appropriate fabric. Good luck - that fabric, which is very nice, is NOT good for a new born little girl! Good luck!
#49
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I've been asked to make a quilt for an expected Granddaughter. The Grandparents gave me this material with the instructions to 'make it girly'. I thought about using pink and black flannel to make a rag quilt...but that's too easy. Any ideas? What pattern would you use?
It appears the grandparents are genuine fans so I would nix the color pink and use the white or gold color that is used in the 1st fabric as the background and use the printed fabric to construct whatever block you decide to use. The 2nd fabric that is really busy looking I would use as the backing or make panties with ruffles, burp cloth, or diaper bag.
Also, using "large" white or gold rickrack will make the quilt "girlie looking".
I must admit, I do love the penguin applique suggestion.
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