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02-01-2013, 07:35 AM
#21
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Join Date: Dec 2012
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I found preprinted fabric that looks like piecework at our local Walmart. It is only 44 inches or so wide but you could put several sections of it together with sashing and then borders and machine quilt it over all. I do the same thing but handquilt around each "block" imitating the seam lines of the piecing. That would take a lot longer. The average person who is not a quilter would not know the difference. It would also be the least expensive way to go as far as the materials are concerned.
02-02-2013, 04:15 AM
#23
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: central Iowa
Posts: 119
I am making the Big Star quilt from Missouri quilt co in black, white & red. It went together very quickly - each star measures 26". I made one with 4 stars & it is 56" square. You could make it as large as you want.
02-02-2013, 04:54 AM
#25
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Location: Florida
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I would vote for the Missouri star quilt co as well...I especially like her Big Star quilt...very easy to cut and put together..and the one Jenny did on her tutorial was beautiful...let us know what you decide to do...
02-02-2013, 05:04 AM
#26
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Some where in way out West Texas
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Missouri Star Quilts has just come out with a tute on YouTube of a Chevron quilt- fast and pretty- Jenny used layer cakes 10" squares and it seemed to go fast on her tute. Most of her tutes are quick and simple I think. She was using two different colored fabs. One was white. This would be quick and simple I think as well as look very pretty. You might want to check it out on Miss Star Quilt site and go to tutes, I just saw this tute this week. Wishing a speddy recovery to the individual who was burned.
02-02-2013, 05:22 AM
#27
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Missouri
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Originally Posted by narnianquilter
Recently a local man was caught in a structure fire and burned very badly. To help cover medical costs the local Fire Department is putting a fundraiser together, including a silent auction. I have been asked to put together a quilt to put in the auction. The only bad part is, I have 6 days to buy, cut, sew and quilt this thing! What is a good simple pattern for a quilt that still looks beautiful?? Any suggestions would be AMAZING, since I am going to buy fabric tomorrow.
This quilt top can be made in 1 hour.
02-02-2013, 05:37 AM
#28
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Kankakee County in Illinois
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I did a 10 minute block twin size in 1 day by using 12 inch blocks and 3 inch boarder. 4 blocks wide 6 rows with 2 rows of boarder top, bottom, and each side. I use Accuquilt Go to cut the strips. It took me 1 day.
02-02-2013, 05:53 AM
#29
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 345
I received this site in my inbox for a YouTube tutorial and it looks like it would fit your needs. Good Luck!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kROzleHY3-0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kROzleHY3-0
02-02-2013, 05:58 AM
#30
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Greenwood, AR
Posts: 456
My favorite QUICK pattern is JUST CAN'T CUT IT, quick and easy to cut and goes together like a dream, I made a queen size in a weekend....that didn't include quilting as I send my quilts to a long armer.
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