shirtbox quilts?
02-13-2014, 12:10 PM
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shirtbox quilts?
has anyone here made a shirtbox quilt?
i saw the pattern in a kaffe fassett book. i doubt he invented the idea, but it's kind of fun if i don't get too wrapped up in trying to match the stripes.
i would love to see pictures if you've made one of these. right out of the gate i know i am not going to follow his pattern because my boxes are going to be different sizes after i square them up. should be a good design wall kind of activity if/when i ever have enough squares to actually construct a top
i saw this shirt and couldn't resist it. the italians have a real flare (the shirt was 100% cotton, made in italy.)
aileen
i saw the pattern in a kaffe fassett book. i doubt he invented the idea, but it's kind of fun if i don't get too wrapped up in trying to match the stripes.
i would love to see pictures if you've made one of these. right out of the gate i know i am not going to follow his pattern because my boxes are going to be different sizes after i square them up. should be a good design wall kind of activity if/when i ever have enough squares to actually construct a top
i saw this shirt and couldn't resist it. the italians have a real flare
(the shirt was 100% cotton, made in italy.)aileen
02-13-2014, 12:21 PM
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It reminds me of this quilt. The book is on my wish list :-)
http://blogg.quiltbutiktextilia.se/p...us-Quilts.aspx
(Please don't ask me to translate.
I love your blocks, but I think it's very 'fiddly' to match all thos tiny stripes?
http://blogg.quiltbutiktextilia.se/p...us-Quilts.aspx
(Please don't ask me to translate.
I love your blocks, but I think it's very 'fiddly' to match all thos tiny stripes?
02-14-2014, 06:18 AM
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i called them that because fassett did. i guess any striped fabric sewn this way could be called that, but i liked the idea of using that oxford cloth. so many men's business shirts are made of gorgeous cottons.
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02-15-2014, 05:01 AM
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Originally Posted by stillclock
has anyone here made a shirtbox quilt?
i saw the pattern in a kaffe fassett book. i doubt he invented the idea, but it's kind of fun if i don't get too wrapped up in trying to match the stripes.
i would love to see pictures if you've made one of these. right out of the gate i know i am not going to follow his pattern because my boxes are going to be different sizes after i square them up. should be a good design wall kind of activity if/when i ever have enough squares to actually construct a top
i saw this shirt and couldn't resist it. the italians have a real flare (the shirt was 100% cotton, made in italy.)
aileen
i saw the pattern in a kaffe fassett book. i doubt he invented the idea, but it's kind of fun if i don't get too wrapped up in trying to match the stripes.
i would love to see pictures if you've made one of these. right out of the gate i know i am not going to follow his pattern because my boxes are going to be different sizes after i square them up. should be a good design wall kind of activity if/when i ever have enough squares to actually construct a top
i saw this shirt and couldn't resist it. the italians have a real flare
(the shirt was 100% cotton, made in italy.)aileen
02-15-2014, 05:10 AM
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The secret of success in making these striped quilts is in the folding and cutting. Ive made a few and if you follow directions they will sew together beautifully. I love Kaffes stripes. If you want to make something smaller and use only 1 fabric (multi size stripes)' you may like this pattern "One For The Money"
http://grizzlygulchgallery.com/index..._for_the_Money
I have made 4 wallhanging. This company has great service and good directions.
http://grizzlygulchgallery.com/index..._for_the_Money
I have made 4 wallhanging. This company has great service and good directions.
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02-15-2014, 05:22 AM
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I knew there was a reason why I have been drawn to stripes lately. Thanks for this post Stillclock, and the info on the McCall's mag teacherbailey. Jenny Penny, that is a beautiful block. I have never seen one like it. Hmmmm.....
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