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01-23-2011, 04:29 PM

#71

Stitchit 123

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Originally Posted by scowlkat

I am sure it would be a beautiful OBW but how can you cut it? I am afraid I would just have to love it like it is! (Which explains a large portion of my stash, lol!)

01-23-2011, 04:30 PM

#72

Sharon Torgeson

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What does OBW mean?
Thanks, Sharon Torgeson from Washington State.

01-23-2011, 04:50 PM

#73

stitchofclass2

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It seems a shame to cut it up. It already looks like a pieced OBW without all the work. I love the fabric.

01-23-2011, 05:11 PM

#74

Mumzbear

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To pretty of a design to cut up! Would use it as a panel and build around it~

01-23-2011, 05:16 PM

#75

debbieoh

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NO way would I cut it up. Would make a beautful quilt as a whole

01-23-2011, 05:22 PM

#76

Gerbie

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I think I would keep it like it is. I'm not a great fan of OBW's they are beautiful but I like the whole fabric. That is way too pretty to cut up in an OBW in my opinion.

01-23-2011, 07:01 PM

#77

JoanneS

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I have to add my 2 cents. Don't make this beautiful fabric into a OBW. I see many large 1 piece blocks in it, fussy cut and separated with black, blue or silver-gray fabric (not sashing), it would be stunning. It would look like one of Paula Nadelstern's Kaleidescope quilts without all the work!

01-23-2011, 08:08 PM

#78

char in MI

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Beautiful fabric. I agree with Halo - don't cut it, add borders. It wouldn't be the same if you cut it. Be sure to post a picture when you make it.

01-23-2011, 08:35 PM

#79

trisha

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Quote:

Originally Posted by olebat

This appears to be too uniform for a good OBW. How about incorporating it into a large print design, such as Sizzlin’ Summer Retreat, Posted By Margaret on May 12, 2010
http://www.quiltingwithmargaret.com/?paged=2
or a panel quilt. Can’t find a good link. Alex Anderson did some nice orientals in panels. Another idea would be to fussy cut and use large blocks without too many small cuts to distract from the design. Or, even, a whole cloth with perhaps a series of sparkle borders, print, border, print, border, binding.

Great idea there!!!!

01-23-2011, 08:40 PM

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trisha

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Whew!!! You all came up with great ideas, and since I have 5 yards of this, just maybe I will do both, OBW and solid. This one is going to have to sit awhile longer I think!!
Thanks for all you great ideas and I am definitely listening!