Need ideas for big block quilt.

[Sandramuse]

I have some Route 66 fabric that looks like a road map on off white background, with black and beige . It shouldn't be cut up in small pieces or it will lose the map look.....all I can think of is squares with black sashing. Any other ideas ?

[LynneLeavell]

I would just cut it down to the size you want it or if it is the size you want it just add boarders to it. I wouldn't even cut it up.

[Granny Fran]

I like Lynne's idea of a whole cloth quilt. Would look great.

[Sandy Navas]

Use the whole cloth but random overlays of more details in appliqued blocks depicting highlights along the route.



This isn't a great example of what I mean, but let your imagination rule.

Do some Google searches for Route 66 quilts, or check out Pinterest.

[Sheena]

Google disappearing four patch 10" squares. I've just been looking for the same as you but with different fabric. This isn't mine but it's what I'm cutting out now using Music Musical by Makower and Bumbleberries fabric in different colours.

[Squeaky]

If it's too small for what you want to make, maybe turn it into the center mural of a larger quilt by adding blocks of coordinating fabric and then the border?

[GrandmaE]

You could cut it into fairly wide strips lengthwise and put smashing between. The pattern would be very visible from one panel to the next but still look like you made something of your own from the fabric.