Bought this lovely mandala Design at Kreative Kiwi Not sure if i should cut around the edges or make it square???What would YOU do??This is an 8x8 Thanks For LQQKING****Off on a big drive to take John to Eye doctor in the morning and it is now -32 c pray for us ok Hugs Carolyn

I say to set it aside until you come up with a use. Some times I solve dilemmas in my sleep. Kay

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by noah 24 Dec 2016

yes i do that too wake up and bingo it's right there lol

As is my friend. You have gotten lots of suggestions, now let's see what you make of this beautiful piece/Lillian

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by noah 24 Dec 2016

thanks Lillian i squared it up and gave it away lol

This is absolutely gorgeous Carolyn! As the others have said, I would not cut around it. If it were me, I would make a number of these and turn them into a very elegant quilt!

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by noah 24 Dec 2016

oh boy ****

WoW that is lovely. Do not cut it out. Fabric around it makes it a wonderful center piece for whatever you choose to use it for. Love it.

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by noah 19 Dec 2016

Ok thanks for saying so hugs***

by Shisha 24 Dec 2016

I definitely agree! Soooo beautiful!

Beautiful design...Make block!!!Can also be used for doily....Put non-fray round edge!!!Then cut

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by noah 19 Dec 2016

i just bought some of that thanks hugs

I think that reverse applique would frame this nicely if you used a dark fabric. I also think it'd make a nice apron top. I'd use a contrasting binding on the apron top, or cut it down if it is too big as is.

Drive safely and will pray for you.

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by noah 19 Dec 2016

Thanks i made it one more trip and he's getting better ***

That's a really beautiful design. You could do a reverse applique with it or just leave it as it is.
I'm praying for John's eye right now.

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by noah 19 Dec 2016

Thanks she said it has improved with heavy meds and to come back in Jan 2018

Beautiful stitch out, Carolyn...I would not cut around it...If I wanted it to be a free standing mandela, I would have done it on WSS and cut away the outer fabric around it before the last satin stitch border stitched...

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by noah 19 Dec 2016

Thanks for saying sew hugs

Carolyn, this is gorgeous, I would leave it as it is. Good Luck to John at eye appointment. Drive careful.Hugs Lynn

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by noah 19 Dec 2016

thanks i am now home!!!

Stunning design and well sewn out Carolyn. I agree with everyone to leave as it is. Maybe make a pillow like Angie has suggested, or back it with felt and use it as a doily. Beautiful! Love Chris

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by noah 19 Dec 2016

now felt ****i never thought of that hugs

If it were me I wouldn't cut it off & make it square it is beautiful like it is. I love it.

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by noah 19 Dec 2016

Thanks for your kind words hugs

Its lovely .I was just looking at this design in her newsletter,wishing I could zoom in to get a better look at it,now I can thanks to you.
I wouldn't try cutting around it personally because I would manage to snip a thread ,wrecking all the hard work.Maybe use it on a bag.
What size did you do & how many stitches in it?

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by noah 19 Dec 2016

8x8 size ***hugs

It is beautiful. Somehow I can visualize this as a pillow. Well done

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by noah 19 Dec 2016

thanks hugs

Carolyn, it is a lovely stitch out, not sure what you want to do with it. However would look nice cut out doily as it is a nice shape. Drive safely\, good luck to John. Sandra

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by noah 19 Dec 2016

Hes ok good for another month hugs

Hi Carolyn.
the design is very pretty, well done.
My suggestion is to keep it in a square, it will look fantastic as a doily!
Merry Christmas and hugs.
Roberta

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by noah 19 Dec 2016

Well hello and thanks and Merry c/mas to you also hugs