Quilt pattern suggestions for large print fabrics
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Quilt pattern suggestions for large print fabrics
I have several Alexander Henry fabrics that have rather large prints on them ( we are talking as large as 10 inch square). The images are glorious and I want to highlight them in a quilt but don't want to simply do fussy cut squares with sashing.
Does anyone have any quilt patterns they would suggest that could work? Or some ideas or inspirations I could look at?
Does anyone have any quilt patterns they would suggest that could work? Or some ideas or inspirations I could look at?
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I made this quilt for my grandmother after my grandfather passed and used his Hawaiian print shirts. I wanted the focus to be on the fabrics, not the quilt design. It's "Double Takes 4" by Heather Mulder Peterson (Anka's Treasures).
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I saw this here on QB in another post - and when my friend gave me this fabric I knew that this would be the pattern tp pop the fabric. Hopefully it will help inspire you and (sorry) I do not have a pattern name but could give you some direction on how I did it if you are interested -
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Oh I do like the shape of the focus blocks. Thank you for the inspiration. I will add that pattern to my list of possibles. Also, that quilt is just lovely <3 Beautiful work.
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I saw this here on QB in another post - and when my friend gave me this fabric I knew that this would be the pattern tp pop the fabric. Hopefully it will help inspire you and (sorry) I do not have a pattern name but could give you some direction on how I did it if you are interested -
Also, I love the quilting design on this! It echoes, enhances and compliments all at the same time.
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Magdellena ...
* use as a whole cloth for the backing?
* use as a whole cloth for the front, with coordinating borders?
* make a OBW, SAW or other kaleido patterns? Now, these will not the design as itself, however, I use the whole cloth as a border or backing in order to show the virgin fabric.
Not knowing how much you have of each of these fabrics, I don't know if these are realistic suggestions, or not?
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Oh Peckish .... that is such an amazing quilt. What a treasure of memories for your Grandmother!
Magdellena ...
* use as a whole cloth for the backing?
* use as a whole cloth for the front, with coordinating borders?
* make a OBW, SAW or other kaleido patterns? Now, these will not the design as itself, however, I use the whole cloth as a border or backing in order to show the virgin fabric.
Not knowing how much you have of each of these fabrics, I don't know if these are realistic suggestions, or not?
Magdellena ...
* use as a whole cloth for the backing?
* use as a whole cloth for the front, with coordinating borders?
* make a OBW, SAW or other kaleido patterns? Now, these will not the design as itself, however, I use the whole cloth as a border or backing in order to show the virgin fabric.
Not knowing how much you have of each of these fabrics, I don't know if these are realistic suggestions, or not?
Oh! I hadn't even considered a whole cloth quilt. I MIGHT actually have enough of at least one of my fabrics to do just that. I will have to pull it out and make sure I have the yardage I think I do.
I have seen but never made a OBW but that is an interesting idea! Thank you so much for these suggestions. I have a lot to think about.
I love this forum <3
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