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Quilting: lap pinwheel quilt
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lap pinwheel quilt

light green in center

light green in center
dark green in center

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Category: Quilting

Type of item: Home Decor

For: Women

Style: Traditional, Casual

Materials

Different cotton fabrics - purples, blues and greens since these are my favorite colors

What was your inspiration?

I first did the baby quilt but 1) I don't have a baby 2) colors didn't fit for my room so decided to make a lap quilt. It's not quite finished...... but am posting two possible color patterns here and asking for input! Some people feel I should use the dark blue stripe for narrow inside border with lighter blue as wider inside border; others say I should do the same with the greens...... Any ideas?

What are you most proud of?

My mother now wants me to show my niece how to quilt.... It would be fun but who knows if it will work out. The fact that I was asked, granted by family, is what makes me proud.

 

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readingnut
Jun 12, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
My apologies to all, for some reason the message decided to repeat itself! Now to figure out what happened.
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readingnut
Jun 11, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Believe it or not I've now stitched the 12 blocks together..... and added the narrow, blue stripe, inner border. Once the camera charges I will post new photos, promise. Once I finish this one, I want to try something smaller (ex. placemats) that I could do using one of our other lessons with a red-white-blue color choice (it will be 4th July in US or 14th July in France). Any idea from fellow students, mentor?
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Surfside6
Jun 11, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
It is a small section to see, but the turqoise and white print looks just like one I just bought for a quilt.......just because. So pretty. I think your mix of colors is perfect.
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readingnut
Jun 12, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I'm planning on using that print in a wall hanging (when I finish the quilt of course). Too many things! There is way too much to choose from.
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readingnut
Jun 12, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I'm planning on using that print in a wall hanging (when I finish the quilt of course). Too many things! There is way too much to choose from.
readingnut on craftsy.com
readingnut
Jun 12, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I'm planning on using that print in a wall hanging (when I finish the quilt of course). Too many things! There is way too much to choose from.
readingnut on craftsy.com
readingnut
Jun 12, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I'm planning on using that print in a wall hanging (when I finish the quilt of course). Too many things! There is way too much to choose from.
readingnut on craftsy.com
readingnut
Jun 12, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I'm planning on using that print in a wall hanging (when I finish the quilt of course). Too many things! There is way too much to choose from.
readingnut on craftsy.com
readingnut
Jun 12, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I'm planning on using that print in a wall hanging (when I finish the quilt of course). Too many things! There is way too much to choose from.
readingnut on craftsy.com
readingnut
Jun 12, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I'm planning on using that print in a wall hanging (when I finish the quilt of course). Too many things! There is way too much to choose from.
readingnut on craftsy.com
readingnut
Jun 12, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I'm planning on using that print in a wall hanging (when I finish the quilt of course). Too many things! There is way too much to choose from.
readingnut on craftsy.com
readingnut
Jun 12, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I'm planning on using that print in a wall hanging (when I finish the quilt of course). Too many things! There is way too much to choose from.
readingnut on craftsy.com
readingnut
Jun 12, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I'm planning on using that print in a wall hanging (when I finish the quilt of course). Too many things! There is way too much to choose from.
readingnut on craftsy.com
readingnut
Jun 12, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I'm planning on using that print in a wall hanging (when I finish the quilt of course). Too many things! There is way too much to choose from.
readingnut on craftsy.com
readingnut
Jun 12, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I'm planning on using that print in a wall hanging (when I finish the quilt of course). Too many things! There is way too much to choose from.
readingnut on craftsy.com
readingnut
Jun 12, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I'm planning on using that print in a wall hanging (when I finish the quilt of course). Too many things! There is way too much to choose from.
readingnut on craftsy.com
readingnut
Jun 12, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I'm planning on using that print in a wall hanging (when I finish the quilt of course). Too many things! There is way too much to choose from.
readingnut on craftsy.com
readingnut
Jun 12, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I'm planning on using that print in a wall hanging (when I finish the quilt of course). Too many things! There is way too much to choose from.
readingnut on craftsy.com
readingnut
Jun 12, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I'm planning on using that print in a wall hanging (when I finish the quilt of course). Too many things! There is way too much to choose from.
readingnut on craftsy.com
readingnut
Jun 12, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I'm planning on using that print in a wall hanging (when I finish the quilt of course). Too many things! There is way too much to choose from.
readingnut on craftsy.com
readingnut
Jun 12, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I'm planning on using that print in a wall hanging (when I finish the quilt of course). Too many things! There is way too much to choose from.
readingnut on craftsy.com
readingnut
Jun 12, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I'm planning on using that print in a wall hanging (when I finish the quilt of course). Too many things! There is way too much to choose from.
readingnut on craftsy.com
readingnut
Jun 12, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I'm planning on using that print in a wall hanging (when I finish the quilt of course). Too many things! There is way too much to choose from.
readingnut on craftsy.com
readingnut
Jun 12, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I'm planning on using that print in a wall hanging (when I finish the quilt of course). Too many things! There is way too much to choose from.
readingnut on craftsy.com
readingnut
Jun 12, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I am now doing the wider border with that pattern, butterflies etc. Is that the one you got? Couldn't resist the pattern and plan to use it again in a wall hanging.....
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readingnut
Jun 12, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I am now doing the wider border with that pattern, butterflies etc. Is that the one you got? Couldn't resist the pattern and plan to use it again in a wall hanging.....
Surfside6 on craftsy.com
Surfside6
Jun 03, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
The light green is my favorite. It's fun to see how different they can be, isn't it?
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readingnut
Jun 04, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Ended up going with the light green although it was a tough choice! Now that the weather has cooled down a bit I can hopefully finish making the blocks.
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Hanne bruun
May 13, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
It is very beatiful. I like the colors and the pattern. Best from Hanne Bruun, Denmark
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Peggy Martin
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May 11, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Gorgeous fabrics!! I can't wait to see which one of the settings you choose when you sew the blocks together - it's going to be beautiful!
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patticole
May 09, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Striking colors! I say either combination will be just great. On first impression, my eye prefers the dark green center, but the light green is a "fresher" feel, more like spring. I would have a hard time deciding, too!
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readingnut
May 09, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I've decided to go with the light green centers as the more dominant one with the blue stripe as narrow inner border and light blue butterflies for wider border. We'll see!

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