I picked these up a few weeks ago...Believe it or not,
My sweet man's dad is 80 and loves MODERN EVERYTHING!
Sew...what's a daughter-in-law to do?
BUY MODERN FABRICS!
These are so much prettier in person...
but here is the delimma ..
I am wondering what block style to use...
Any ideas out there?
Nothing too complicated, but
with a modern twist.
Sew...that is YOUR mission,
if you choose to accept it..
HELP me find and choose a block that
will make a queen sized quilt
to honor him and these really pretty fabrics.
Get ready...get set...GO~
Comment away!
oh, did I mention????
The chosen idea will WIN a couple of
charm packs of their choice!!!!
Can't wait to hear what you are all thinking!!!!
I just saw this and love it, I think it would look great with your fabrics:
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I am stuck on this -- would do a simple nine patch, but there is not enough contrast...how about a modified log cabin with the darker blue in the center, and the others, each in four logs, around it...and a white or black sashing in between?
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Kisses, Mª José (majogonga) Spain
It may not be modern, but, I like the Old Maid's Puzzle with this layout;
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or this simple block;
http://blog.imaginefabric.com/2008/12/how-to-sew-quilt-block.html
Lana,
ReplyDeleteHow about a log cabin block? Use wide logs (2.5 inches) to highlight your fabric. You could frame all the blocks with one fabric (grey, black, blue) How kind of you to make a quilt for your FIL. He will love any pattern you decide on.
What fun fabric. What about making a mosaic block. Here is an example http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QdFiQ_ATof4/TZpGpJYeTnI/AAAAAAAADbo/eMe2Pz5IVII/s1600/block+for+Jennifer+N+-+make+up+block+for+feb+-+4-11.jpg
ReplyDeleteHow about a modern bow tie?
ReplyDeleteIt's so nice having you back with us! Those fabrics are nice. How about something similar to this, but bigger!
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http://www.quiltersnewsletter.com/blogs/insideqn/
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The first link is to a block from today's Quiltmakers 100 Blocks. The second link is for the P2 Modern Quilt Along with block instructions.
Great fabrics for a quilt!
Several suggestions come to mind - this new block was posted today with lots of variations:
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Also check out the Modern quilt along in progress at http://www.patchworksquared.com/
There are lots of block examples with instructions.
Thank you for this fun adventure.