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Old 12-06-2013, 10:46 AM
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I was gust wondering what to do with my flannel. great quilt
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Old 12-06-2013, 11:03 AM
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It is a great guy quilt and I think it's a striking quilt. Nice job.
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Old 12-06-2013, 11:19 AM
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Very nice guy quilt.
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Old 12-06-2013, 01:58 PM
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I didn't see the original post, but what a great pattern for a "guy quilt". I thank you for posting it, and my husband thanks you as well. He took one look at the photo and said: "I want one like that." So it will be a bit of time before I post that photo as I have to make it first! LOL! I know it's an awesome quilt because my husband is very hard to please, and has nixed most patterns I've shown him.
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Old 12-07-2013, 03:18 AM
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Here's the link to the original post for Matt's quilt:

http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...t-t209990.html

Cutting instructions are in post #51. This is what she said: "Here are the measurements I used. The strips were 2 1/2" x 6 1/2 "" the squares 6 1/2 " The border is 10 ". This all with 1/4 " seam. I used 35 solid and 35 strip squares. It covers my double bed from the head to foot with a slight overhang on the sides.

I, too, love your quilt! It's going on my "After Christmas To-Do" list.
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Old 12-07-2013, 03:45 AM
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Originally Posted by ragquilter View Post
I never saw your post but I would love to make a quilt using that pattern. I am planning some full size flannel quilts because I want to try tying a quilt. Any tips for tying a quilt?
I have used embroidery floss, inexpensive acrylic yarn and crochet cotton through the years to tie. My preference is embroidery floss BUT other sites say not to use it since it frays....not my experience. Yarn ties get a little lumpy after a bunch of washings and crochet cotton doesn't look sturdy enough to me. I would suggest using fleece (on sale really cheap this time of year!) for backings so you don't have to use batting, just the top and the fleece. This will make it easier to tie and also, fleece doesn't shift or migrate so there are no rules about how close together you must tie it. I make all of my grandson's quilts with fleece backing!
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Old 12-07-2013, 06:20 AM
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I didn't make one but I sure do like yours....
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Old 12-07-2013, 10:22 AM
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I have it on my todo list. Love the pattern and colors.
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Old 12-07-2013, 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by ragquilter View Post
I never saw your post but I would love to make a quilt using that pattern. I am planning some full size flannel quilts because I want to try tying a quilt. Any tips for tying a quilt?
would love to see what you make. I tie my quilts with craft thread. It is heavier than embroidery thread and comes in lots of colors. and if you want more info on the quilt pattern let me know. It's really easy. I made up as I went along. LOL
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Old 12-07-2013, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by teacherbailey View Post
I have used embroidery floss, inexpensive acrylic yarn and crochet cotton through the years to tie. My preference is embroidery floss BUT other sites say not to use it since it frays....not my experience. Yarn ties get a little lumpy after a bunch of washings and crochet cotton doesn't look sturdy enough to me. I would suggest using fleece (on sale really cheap this time of year!) for backings so you don't have to use batting, just the top and the fleece. This will make it easier to tie and also, fleece doesn't shift or migrate so there are no rules about how close together you must tie it. I make all of my grandson's quilts with fleece backing!
I use flannel sheets in my flannel quilts. doesn't shift like batting will.
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