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September 6th, 2015, 11:49 PM
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September 6th, 2015, 11:53 PM
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Re: What fabric to use to set Grandmothers hand appliqued doll blocks together with
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Re: What fabric to use to set Grandmothers hand appliqued doll blocks together with
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Re: What fabric to use to set Grandmothers hand appliqued doll blocks together with
Stacey, I'd make those blocks the central and focal point of the quilt and build around it. I'd look for a small print with those colors in the print or a combo thereof. If you can't get all those in colors in a print, it will still frame the blocks and deceive the eye somewhat Place a small 1 1/2 stop border around the inset blocks and add another pattern to frame it all out. Maybe pinwheels, geese, etc. Something traditional. That way it could be a tad bigger in width and length and you're good. What a treasure to find these!
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The blocks are surprisingly large -- approx 18" X 24"
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So using those blocks, you'd roughly have a quilt with a 1.5 stop border (cream or white), then a 3" finish border (out of your inner material) it would finish out approximately 56x71. Nice sized lap quilt and your done!
We are cups
constantly and quietly being filled.
The trick is.....Knowing how to tip ourselves over and let the beautiful stuff out!
- Ray Bradbury
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So, Please forgive me but I am very new to this, you would set the blocks together and then place a 1.5 border around the outer edge as opposed to in between the blocks, correct? Then a second 3" border outside of the white one. 56" X 71" is a perfect lap or throw size. I am so excited. Can't believe that these had been tucked away all this time!!
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Re: What fabric to use to set Grandmothers hand appliqued doll blocks together with
I love your treasures... I think I would frame each one separately , then arrange them with a back ground between each block. Finish off this arrangement with another larger border. Wish I could draw out a picture here so you could actually know what I am talking about.
Whatever you decide to do, I am sure it will be beautiful and wonderful to share with everyone.
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I would definitely use one of the 30's collections of fabrics. Most likely sash them all with the same color probably a solid (30's color solid) and do the in between blocks the 30's prints. They are gorgeous.


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Re: What fabric to use to set Grandmothers hand appliqued doll blocks together with
Whatever you decide to do? You have plenty of options....you could make it scrappy fenc rail to build with your Granny's blocks, or a curved log cabin.....here's a jelly roll to consider!!!!!
Whatever you decide...keep it simple and a "clean" design...nothing to flamboyant!
https://www.missouriquiltco.com/shop...park-25-strips
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