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Do you? For example, do you try to incorporate extra touches into a project? Introduce a color you may not have sewn before? Added Embellishments? Mixed fabrics as in cotton with Cuddle? I often wonder how many of us just stay true to a pattern versus altering it, adding to it, etc. It is too easy to just stay in our comfort zone.
sandy
Sandygirl
Janome 9900 / Janome 9700 / Janome Decor 3050 / Janome 1100D serger
Singer Centennial model (inherited from my late, fav aunt!)
About half the time I put my spin on a pattern. I make the main focus fabric to be cut 8.5" square instead of 6" using the Warm Wishes pattern:
A Good Friend, like an old quilt, is both a Treasure and a Comfort
I enhance everything I make whether it's a quilt, throw, mug rug, you name it. Sometimes it's a bead or two, a button, someplace hidden on the item. Sometimes it's put where it's noticeable. My hubby says, "Can't you just leave anything alone? LOL Nope, not me.
sewellie
It takes real skill to choke on air, fall upstairs and trip over completely nothing .... I have that skill!!!
My plate may be full, but my cup runneth over with blessings.
Pattern info
I have the original Warm Wishes pattern, but I was wondering -Originally Posted by ManiacQuilter2
if you cut the focus fabric 8 1/2" squares, did you cut the white center strips on the sides - 3" wide and the outer strips 2 1/2" wide...I really like this quilt your way! Also what size are the corner blocks and strips??? Thanks!
TJ
Nice colors.
Fabric is like money, no matter how much you have it's never enough.
I have always ( jokingly) let people know I am Way to undisciplined to follow someone's pattern. ( unless of course I am testing a pattern for someone) if someone brings me a magazine, book, pattern, picture of a quilt and asks - can/ will you make me This quilt? I tell them no. I can/ will make you a quilt something like that....that theme, maybe that style, maybe that colorway, but it will not be that quilt. Even on the rare occasions I pick up a kit I change out fabrics and change things.
hiding away in my stash where i'm warm, safe and happy
I don't believe I have ever followed a pattern exactly. I am generally not even in the same room as "the box" lol lol
"Never cruel, nor cowardly, never give up, never give in."
Let's take care of the Earth, it is the only planet that for sure has Chocolate.
Sonic screwdrivers, fez, bow ties, and Stetsons are cool.
I'm another who is not acquainted with the box enough to be outside of it. Never use patterns, always try new things. That's the whole point for me. I have a personal rule to never make the same quilt twice. The rare occasions when I've bent that rule I've been so bored, it's hard to finish the project.
Interesting topic. Sometimes I adore the pattern just the way it is, and don't feel it needs anything. But I will admit that lately I have been adding more original touches to my quilts.
For instance, the quilt I'm working on now just didn't look finished when I was done with the top. I added a border with unusual corners and that still didn't do it for me. I decided to experiment with some broderie perse (which I have never tried, so I'm stepping out of the comfort zone) and it's really making the top come together. I've been having so much fun with this quilt!
Peckish aka Peggi
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Never heard of "broderie perse" so I looked it up. Have done this a few times. Didn't know this was the name for it. Learn something every day on this board.Interesting topic. Sometimes I adore the pattern just the way it is, and don't feel it needs anything. But I will admit that lately I have been adding more original touches to my quilts.
For instance, the quilt I'm working on now just didn't look finished when I was done with the top. I added a border with unusual corners and that still didn't do it for me. I decided to experiment with some broderie perse (which I have never tried, so I'm stepping out of the comfort zone
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