mona z

hi folks, i am new at forums and a fairly new quilter. i love it but have such a hard time picking a pattern. i have some wonderful 30's prints all set and ready to use for a quilt for my queen size bed, but just can't make a decision. any help?

shequilts

Oh you're just beginning a long journey. I never saw a quilt I didn't want to make! Start with a good magazine and look at their quilts. Fons and Porter offer some good beginner quilts as well as McCalls.
Decide if you like traditional patterns or some of the more modern ones. I think with the 30's repros you might lean toward traditional quilts. Google free quilt patterns and you'll find tons.
Welcome to the board. You'll like it here.
Karen

littlehud

I spend lots of time trying to decide what pattern to make. I agree a traditional pattern would be best. Now, which one. Sigh.

Jim's Gem

Welcome to the board from Southern California!

quiltingfan

Totally agree and have a hard time at picking out patterns too. There is always next quilt.

mona z

I haven't met a pattern I don't like...that's the problem. I do favor traditional - but am so darned indecisive for a 62 yr. old. I made 2 baby quilts and took one quilting class - so that was easy. Now I want to quilt to keep these hands busy and because I love the precision of it all...my ocd is showing. Thanks, Mona

Sharon321

Since you are a beginner, check out Eleanor Burns book, "Egg Money Quilts". It is all popular 30's blocks.

KarenBarnes

That's probably why I have more books and patterns than I'll ever be able to make in my lifetime! Good luck!

grammyp

That is a great place to look for 30's patterns. One of my favorites is Bow Tie. I think it looks great with muslin background and 30's prints.

mona z

thanks so much. i keep looking at my magazines and have a couple of books, but will get that one for sure. thanks for the encouragement - and as with most things in life, it's always so wonderful to talk to people who know where you are and have been there.