UPDATE PHOTO below-Cuties look what I've been up to. I finally took the plunge, or the rotary cutter (wink-wink) to this panel I bought in Missouri.
I have been looking at these different 'window' versions and thought, 'I should be able to do that'. After I decided where I wanted to cut, then took the first cut, the rest came easy.Well, so far anyway. I haven't decided what 'blocks' I will add around it to make a queen sized quilt, so any suggestions you want to make, I will truly consider.
I had thought of making the rest of the quilt look like boards or ship lap, like the inside wall of a house, since with the 'window' now it has the illusion, of you being in a room looking out, at the deer. Then I saw the log cabin blocks around a panel...so much to choose from-lol
Hope you're are having a great day-Toogie
Update Wednesday- what do you think about an inside brick wall #4 pic? If I use these, do my bricks need to be smaller? I was trying to do something that would go kinda fast (cut 4 1/2 x 8 1/2), as I may keep it as a throw and if so, I think I can free motion quilt it myself, for a Xmas present.
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I think the "bricks" look good....although I think that they might detract a bit from the window effect...I just might keep solid borders and vary the widths...decisions, decisions, decisions...
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31855511566All are beautiful! My favorite one is with the gray, oh no I like the 4th picture best! I can't make up my mind either! Great job!
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by toogie
22 Nov 2018
I think the gray you like is my blue bed blanket underneath my cut apart panel-lol- I posted the progression of the panel.
Thanks
18140Beautiful outcome. I have this panel, I just don't know if I could do this. Very Nice.
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by toogie
22 Nov 2018
I think I may just add bricks at the top and bottom of this and make a throw for a gift. If I keep it throw size, I am hoping to free motion quilt it. I have another panel I can do something with later.
41781Love, Love, how you did this.
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by toogie
22 Nov 2018
I liked how these window panels looked, I just didn't have a pattern to do it. I saved a picture from the www and referred back to it a lot. Thank you Jenne for commenting.
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Oh, Toogie, this is fabulous! I like your brick idea or the applique leaves sounds good, too. Not much help, huh? Can't wait to see what you come up with. Hugs*, Deb
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70755109788It's brilliant Toogie. If I was doing something like this I'd add borders with the colour range at the bottom right hand side on the panel - mainly the greens and fawns etc. I notice they've given 14 colours to match up with the panel.
I agree with pennyhal and include window type borders which would need to be at least as wide as the smaller window panels on the main piece. I'd finish it off with a plain brown or something dark that won't mark when handles. I've got a white quilt cover on my bed and lots of time I smooth it out in the morning forgetting I've had makeup on my hands!!!!!!!!!!! Need I say more!
Anyway Toogie I'm sure you will come up with something stunning. Love Chris
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by toogie
edited 20 Nov 2018
Thanks Chris for your input and your faith in me! I have about 6 colors in my stash and only had to buy this lightest color.
234507Have fun and I look forwards to seeing the finished quilt
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115778It's gorgeous. If you need to increase the size, how about a simple border of appliqued leaves?
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by toogie
20 Nov 2018
I need about 18 inches all around and then a final wide border. The leaves sound great. I found a maple one but I may try to find a large oak leaf, like in the photos.
66927Well, what a beautiful piece you have created, Toogie...It looks just like we are looking out a forested window...I love it.
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by toogie
20 Nov 2018
Thanks Kim, your opinion is appreciated. I do hope you are safe and far away from the fires.
318555This is really lovely! I'd use it as a center piece in a quilt. Maybe adding more Attic Windows around it using forest or deer fabric in the centers. Actually, it is probable a good size for a tv throw too. You were brave to cut that panel up!
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by toogie
edited 21 Nov 2018
It may end up a throw for my son. It's a shame I can't make and give him something and not worry his wife will burn it, ruin it or just get rid of it. I know he would like it.
I bought two of these so I wasn't too nervous to cut😉
33641Lookiig great. I would not be game to something like that. Hugs
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by toogie
20 Nov 2018
Thanks Shirley , you know me I like to 'try' something different at least once to see if I can do it.
52686So, sooo beautiful! I love the 3 d look too!
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by toogie
20 Nov 2018
Thank you Jan, I knew when I bought these I wanted to make this window but haven't had time until now. I am pleased with it so far.
59631You are a brave sole. I would have not known where to cut. It will be interesting to see what you end up doing. I have no suggestions
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by toogie
20 Nov 2018
Some might say crazy instead of brave- lol- no suggestions Angie? I am surprised you being a quilter I thought you'd be the first with an idea.😉
109774Absolutely awesome Toogie just love it
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by toogie
20 Nov 2018
Thanks Carol, no suggestion ? It's too large for a wall and too small for a bed, like it is.....
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