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Old October 16th 10, 03:18 AM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Trixie[_2_]
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Default Lengthening a square quilt

Good point about not out-shining the center. Something tone on tone might be
just the ticket, though the chevron shape also appeals to me. Thankfully, I
have lots of time so I'm going to check out Polly's suggestion for the
border book through the library. That way I can preview if the book is
something I must have for my (ever-expanding) collection!

Thanks everyone!

Trixie

"Roberta" Roberta@Home wrote in message
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What about 2 rows of 8-point stars, like the very center of the
medallion? But I'm thinking they should be almost-but-not-quite tone
on tone, so as not to out-shine the center. Just sort of echo the
center. then use the stripes for borders between the center and the 2
rows. Or turn the stripes into chevrons, that might be cool.
Roberta in D

On Thu, 14 Oct 2010 18:49:22 -0700, "Trixie" wrote:

It is the one shown on the front of this book:

http://www.amazon.com/Quick-Star-Qui.../dp/1571205101

It is done with fussy cut florentine fabric, not the two tone, so is
pretty
ornate. The fabric is an old Robert Kaufman design, and I have three yards
of the matching striped fabric so there is plenty.

Trixie

"Polly Esther" wrote in message
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Trixie, can you show us the medallion? Polly
"Trixie" wrote in message
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I just finished the medallion center of a square quilt, and now need to
figure out how to lengthen it so it is bed-quilt sized. I think what I
want to do is put a row of blocks along the "top" and "bottom" so it is
rectangular. I have a bunch of striped fabric that matches the fabric
used
in the medallion. Can anyone suggest a block, somewhere around 8 or
9-inch, that uses striped fabrics? Pinwheel? Kaleidoscope? I am so
visual
and a pattern kind of gal, so if you have a link to an example block
that
will be hugely appreciated.

Trixie



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