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    Old 09-13-2012, 08:59 AM
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    Originally Posted by bearisgray
    Or - a very radical idea -

    Make a sampler quilt using blocks that YOU choose in the size YOU want in the fabrics YOU want and the number YOU want arranged the way YOU want !
    *gasp*
    You mean .... get creative?
    Heaven Forbid ... whatever is this world coming to?
    *wink*

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    Old 09-13-2012, 09:03 AM
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    Originally Posted by schoolteacher
    Recently become intrigued with the quilt and understand the "story" behind it. Could I make my blocks bigger and so not to do the 111 blocks that I have been referenced to? It looks like the quilts that I have seen are a collection of many kinds of patterns. Has any one ever done it this way? Just don't want the quilt police to come a'knockin. (wink, wink)
    Yes, do whatever you want to do ...

    Yes, it is a collection of different blocks ... that's what a SAMPLER quilt is all about!

    We've had lots of variations already here on the QB by those that have done their own FWS quilts.
    Check out the threads related to it and see the quilts that have been made or are still WIP.
    Mine is completed and going to the Fair tonight.
    Many are now working on the PC blocks too.

    As for your Quilt Police fears ... I am sure Laurie Aaron Hird is not going to come and check your work.

    Goodness!

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    Old 09-13-2012, 09:03 AM
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    Make your own farmers wife quilt. You can find many blocks on quilters cache or just google. http://www.quilterscache.com/QuiltBlocksGalore.html

    I know I like the 12 1/2 inch size blocks better.


    Originally Posted by schoolteacher
    Recently become intrigued with the quilt and understand the "story" behind it. Could I make my blocks bigger and so not to do the 111 blocks that I have been referenced to? It looks like the quilts that I have seen are a collection of many kinds of patterns. Has any one ever done it this way? Just don't want the quilt police to come a'knockin. (wink, wink)
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    Old 09-13-2012, 11:45 AM
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    Oh some books you might be interested in with larger blocks and samplers.

    Pioneer Sampler
    http://www.amazon.com/Quilt-Pioneer-...ioneer+sampler

    and

    Underground Railroad Quilt

    http://www.quiltinaday.com/shoponlin...lay.asp?i=1497
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    Old 09-13-2012, 11:59 AM
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    Here you be ............ http://www.quiltingboard.com/blocks-...e-t148904.html
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