can it be done?
#23
Originally Posted by quiltin amma
I have 5+ yards each of 2 fabrics that I would like to use for a 2 color quilt--how can I get the biggest "bang for my buck" and get the biggest quilt possible? I can use other fabric for the backing. Would love to be able to get a full/queen top if possible--What pattern would you use?
#24
Originally Posted by QM
I would say Hunter's Star. although there are lots of traditional 2 color quilts. I checked out drunkard's path with 6" squares, QuiltPro says it will take 5 1/8 yd each for 72x96, although their layout could be more effective use of fabrics.
#28
After seeing the red and white exhibit in NYC earlier this year I would google red and white quilts.
http://www.folkartmuseum.org/infinitevariety
http://www.folkartmuseum.org/infinitevariety
#29
Originally Posted by quiltin amma
I have 5+ yards each of 2 fabrics that I would like to use for a 2 color quilt--how can I get the biggest "bang for my buck" and get the biggest quilt possible? I can use other fabric for the backing. Would love to be able to get a full/queen top if possible--What pattern would you use?
#30
I made Queen size sampler blocks (12" finished) in 2 colors for SDD wedding and one for my sister with 4 yards each color. I would sash these with the lighter of the two fabrics tho I didn't for my sister. You would have plenty of fabric.
In my webshots link, below, #s 3,4,5 is the wedding quilt just layed out. #s 6,7 is my sister's of fabric that she just loved and couldn't bear to cut into. Each used 30 blocks from Quilter's Cache. If you would like a list of the blocks...I spent hours hunting for them....just pm me and I'd be glad to give you the info.
I have found that the smaller the pattern, the more fabric you use. What ever you decide to do, have fun with it. (^..^)
In my webshots link, below, #s 3,4,5 is the wedding quilt just layed out. #s 6,7 is my sister's of fabric that she just loved and couldn't bear to cut into. Each used 30 blocks from Quilter's Cache. If you would like a list of the blocks...I spent hours hunting for them....just pm me and I'd be glad to give you the info.
I have found that the smaller the pattern, the more fabric you use. What ever you decide to do, have fun with it. (^..^)
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Shelley
Pictures
30
11-17-2012 10:28 AM
tlrnhi
Member Swaps and Round/Row Robins
455
08-19-2009 05:36 PM