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Quilting: Happy 75th Birthday Gayle
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Happy 75th Birthday Gayle

Instructions

Because of the different sizes of the pictures, I planned on a 10in square and simply added coloured strips to make up the 10 inches. Sashed it with black to bring it all together, backing is a red & black pattern.
Because this was for a special friend who reminds me of Maxine, and the bright colours, it was a very fun quilt to work on. (it is only a lap size, as I wanted to have enough ...

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Category: Quilting

Type of item: Home Decor

For: Women

Style: Funky


Materials

I just had to buy some Maxine panels when I saw them in Keepsake Quilting. Bright solids from stash, cotton

What was your inspiration?

My dear friend was turning 75 and I wanted to make something special for her. When I saw these Maxine panels I just had to buy them, I had a whole week, between Christmas & New Years to complete it.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Use your imagination and have fun.

 

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amiswish on craftsy.com
Jan 06, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I LOVE YOUR QUILT!!! It so reminds me of my mother lol. I'm from Maple Ridge so now the search will be on to find Maxine fabrics close to me. Thanks for sharing cause now I know what to make her for her birthday.
Brenda Hole on craftsy.com
Jan 07, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I had to save some for myself - if you manage to find any make sure to let me know - so far I have only seen in on line.
AuntMary on craftsy.com
Jan 02, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I really like the Maxine fabric and the way you put it together. That makes a great gift.