Thread: Has anyone made Sylvia's Bridal Sampler?

I made the Shooting Star block from the book and found it to be a good experience. It had a paper pieced portion and I was able to follow the directions and complete the block.

Originally Posted by Lisa_wanna_b_quilter

Hey Barbara, ask if your library does inter-libary loan. Our library can get books from any library in the state of Illinois. There is a 50 cent charge for getting a book in but it is a great way to review a book before buying.

Lisa

Great idea.

i have the series but i dont have that specific book. i seen it in joanns. it has all the patterns that are mentioned in the series.

turtlerouge

i too would like to join up but I hardly know anything about sewing, quilting ect... I do basic squares, & triangles.

turtlerouge

Originally Posted by crazyrvquilter

Come on. You can join now. We have members at all stages-haven't begun, working slowly, working quickly, and finished. You can see pictures of completed blocks and get ideas for colors and placement. There are a few from the UK, also.

Thanks Lucia, I've joined.

Originally Posted by turtlerouge

i too would like to join up but I hardly know anything about sewing, quilting ect... I do basic squares, & triangles.

turtlerouge

This is a good project to learn new techniques and if,when, you have a question, there is always someone with some advice or can suggest an online tutorial to help. I intend to learn how to sew inset seams! There are all levels of skill in this group and the ones who participate in the chats are definitely not critical or superior acting but are helpful and encouraging.
Lucia

I have been quilting for a few years now...but I have never tried applique or any type of paper piecing. I am strictly a patchwork kinda girl thus far. Do you think this quilt would be too advanced for me? (I am waiting for approval on connecting threads as well heh)

Originally Posted by butterflywing

i just looked quickly at all the blocks and it seems as though the blocks are all available ones in the public domain. if you go to the website given by ghostrider, you'll have the layout and the blocks all ready to be set up for you.

unless i'm wrong, i don't think you really need the book. with a little research you could probably find the block patterns yourself. many of them are on quilter's cache. if you're not familiar with that site it's:

http://www.quilterscache.com

have fun :wink:

edited to say: in answer to the real question: some of the blocks are quite easy. others are for advanced quilters. don't let that stop you. if you go at it, you'll become an advanced quilter.

In the book, all the ladies made old, tried and true blocks, so there is nothing there that's unique. I like to buy books that teach me something new in quilting. Traditional blocks are easy to find for free.

I have the book, and have made a few of the blocks. the instructions are very clear, and all patterns come with the book.