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I never make the same quilt twice. I must get bored very easily.
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When I find a pattern I enjoy I'll make several. Its amazing how different fabrics will make the pattern look unique.
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I have made the same pattern more than once, just in different colors.
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I try not to. Which is pretty bad considering the amount we all spend on patterns some times.
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good question! I usually don't make the same quilt twice...except for the turning twenty that is so versatile and quick.
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I have only done the same pattern a few times, usually each of my quilts are 'unique'. ;)
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If I like a pattern, I may make several. Just use different fabrics, colors, and quilt a different size.
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I've made several Lone Stars - but trying something different in the setting each time. Yeah, they have the same star, but no 2 really look anything alike.
Also Blooming 9-patches - more than a dozen as those are so much fun (for me) working to get the right fabrics. And those can end up with totally different looks - kids brights, elegant, oriental, etc. I actually got sick of doing 9 patches so I used the fabrics chosen for my last Blooming to make a Lone Star. ;-) The star is done but it's in my UFO pile (for over 4 years :roll: ) while I ponder the setting. I've made several RainyDay quilts - again, just testing how the the different fabrics can work. I don't ever use "collections" of fabrics, or charm packs or layer cakes. Way too matchy matchy for me. I much prefer making my own fabric choices. Totally. I have a fabulous baby quilt I make all the time because it's perfect and graphic and ignores whatever 'decor' the parents might have in mind. ;-) And I always, always know I have the fabrics needed on hand. With the exception of the baby quilt (which can look similar even though each has different fabrics), I consider each one unique. |
I made this quilt twice - http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-52342-1.htm
The first time was for my oldest DD - then for my youngest DD - story inside of the original post. |
If I really like the pattern I will make them again, but never use the same colors twice. They take on different personalities with the different colors! :)
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I love OBW's and have made several. And I'm working on my second bargello.
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Originally Posted by bamamama
I never make the same quilt twice. I must get bored very easily.
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I have made several tumbler quilts using 1930's reproduction fabrics. I like the tumbler and it has been requested for several quilts. I am making 2 for DD to give to her grandmothers-in-law for Mother's Day.
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I've made several of a favorite pattern, but with different fabrics. One time while making a log cabin patriotic quilt I miscalculated and made too many blocks; I ended up with two full-size quilts and one lap quilt! I gave two of them away so it was all good.
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I have several patterns that I've made more than once. I've made two variable star quilts, three log cabins, two star in a star quilts, two string quilts, two all borders, 10 pinwheel baby quilts and I'm working on number 7 & 8 square in a square scrap quilts. I will need to add two more of those quilts before long for a new granddaughter and a step grandniece. I like them because I can use up all of my crazy, ugly or wild prints in them and they always turn out really cool.
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Nope, I don't like doing what's already been done...by me or anyone else. :D
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I have made the same pattern twice with different fabs. One to keep, one to sell. I have also made several T-shirt quilts on commission that I used the same setting but they all look different because of the T-Shirt imprints. Normally once I make a pattern I don't want to make it again unless someone is paying me to do it.
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Definitely if I knew the recipient wanted that pattern.
Originally Posted by mimom
I have made the same pattern more than once, just in different colors.
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I've made Billie Lauder's, "There's a dog on my Quilt" 3 times in different colors and my most recent was similar only 2 cats instead of a dog & ball.
I made a faux raggy denim cathedral windows for hubby last year and have a crib size one laid out now using denim & corduroy for the circles and flannel scraps for the windows. Hubby's is all denim circles and the windows are his work shirts laid out in Trip Around the World style. |
Made two different quilts, several times.
They were similar, just a slight difference. People loved them so much, everyone needed to have one, just like it. One was an Ohio State Quilt, the other an Angel quilt. I made the Angel unique, looking like the person who requested it. Still, it looks like I could make both of those quilts, with no end to it. Requests are high. |
Originally Posted by Riversong
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I made 3 Vintage Moments by Marsha McClusky. I made the first one for me but my 3 girls fought over it so bad I ended up making 2 more. All 3 are hand quilted and beautiful.
I rarely make anything twice but this time, I did. |
Originally Posted by mimom
I have made the same pattern more than once, just in different colors.
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I've made 3 of my avatar quilt, the first to see if I could make it, the second to test the pattern, and the third to test the revised pattern. I've made several OBW's and 2 of the Ricky Tims kaleidoscope (those are like potato chips, you can't stop at one). Several traditional log cabins, all with different settings and some with altered blocks. I plan to make the French braid again (when I find the right fabrics). I don't see any problem with repeating a pattern, because the finished quilts will be very different.
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I've made the following quilt several times; tried to find photos of each version, but they're buried on CDs somewhere. This was one of my first quilts; I made it in a weekend from a Singer book. I also made it in entirely off-whites for a wedding present; and I made it in pastels for a baby. And I made it in bright batiks for a niece.
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I plan to make several rag quilts of course using different fabrics to gift to others. I'm putting one together now with a second already cut and ready to sew.
I'll probably make several rail fence ones as well. |
I did! I never prewash my fabrics. The first quilt I made for a doll quilt swap, when washed had red run all over the predominantly white quilt! So I remade it. My wonderful secretary took the first one and managed to get the red out!
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I like making those Twisters,I've made a few of those,also a full sized D9P and a baby quilt D9P.I forgot to take picture of the baby quilt.Connie in CO
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When making Project Linus quilts, I try to make two or three at once, just using the same pattern and fabric. I can make more quilts faster that way.
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I have made 3 I Spy quilts with the same layout, different fabrics depending on the gender of the child I was making it for. Plan to make several more.
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Actually, yes. I made my two oldest grand daughters a Sun Bonnet Sue quilt. One in pinks and greens and one in yellows and lavenders. But, that's the only ones I've ever duplicated.
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I've made two Bodacious patterns in different colors and I have made two Jacob's Ladders in different colors. I also made two identical 9-patch with alternate heart squares because I had made too many 9-patch blocks for the first one.
Some patterns just speak to me and it is in the color choices where I try to meet the receiver's need. |
My sister had a habit of asking me to duplicate quilts I made as she liked them so much. I'm also made the same quilt twice using different colors.
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I have made the same pattern more than once, some are just too fun to make only one :D:D:D
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Yup I sure do. Sometimes two at once of the same quilt.
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I agree, different colors and sometimes textures can change your whole design! I make wall hangings and then have all my daughters and daughter-in-law wanting one , so must make several! Don't mind at all! Plus I get to show them off at quilt guild mettings!
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There is a free pattern called "Wickedly Easy" that I have made several times, mostly the crib size for charity quilts. This is a free pattern. Just google "Wickedly Easy".
There is also a pattern called "Easy Breezy" which is just a large center panel with a plain first border and a piano key border that I have made several times. |
I have made a Bear's Paw in the Cabin quilt for every wedding in our family except one ald also for my mother but all of them were in different colors. I also sold 2 of that pattern. I have made quite a few bargellos as well. If I really like the pattern I will make more than 1.
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