Originally Posted by koipuddle
Thank you for the responses. Actually, I've not made a quilt yet, just getting into the learning mode. Tomorrow I go into town to check on a quilting class. But am ready to get the material and start cutting. I need to get a belt for the ol treadle singer machine that my grandmother used, then will be ready to start putting the blocks together. I think. As for the pattern, thought I'd start with the D9P and have a border around every 9block.
Jack
That is a great pattern to start with! I am always amazed at the transformation when I cut and resew the 9 patch. It goes from nice to spectacular very quickly!
Another comment on the fabric selecting. It also looks nicer if you select different sized prints. Some busy, some more plain. It gives the quilt more interest. I have one in the works that was a kit my hubby liked. It's got several of the exact same prints in different colors, they are rather plain looking. The whole center of the top looks really blah to me. I was able to calculate out the back side and come up with enough floral for borders. I hope it does the trick. I put it aside because my heart isn't in it. I need to finish it up one day. I might add some applique to hopefully bring it back to life.