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Old 09-21-2011, 02:19 PM
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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?
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Old 09-21-2011, 02:21 PM
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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?
I'd put some scraps in with the other two fabrics and make a log cabin. You could probably get two quilts! I think I have log cabins on my mind!!!
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Old 09-21-2011, 02:22 PM
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Hunter's Star!!! Shouldn't be much wastage. I also love winding ways, but there will be alot more waste
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Old 09-21-2011, 02:28 PM
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there really are tons of quilts made for just two fabrics. There was a book a few years ago, but it fails me who wrote it at this moment. any star pattern, will work even a disappearing 9 patch could be done!
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Old 09-21-2011, 02:30 PM
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Potato Chip pattern. I made one with only
3 1/2 yds of one color and 5 yards of another.
I love the way it turned out.
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Old 09-21-2011, 02:40 PM
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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.

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Old 09-21-2011, 03:03 PM
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My favorite 2 color quilt is Day & Night Quilt from Quilt in a Day.

The book (Joann's sells it too)
http://www.quiltinaday.com/shoponlin...lt&i=20490&pg=

The videos part 1&2
http://quiltinaday.com/theater/3100/3110.html
http://quiltinaday.com/theater/3100/3111.html
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Originally Posted by GABBYABBY
Potato Chip pattern. I made one with only
3 1/2 yds of one color and 5 yards of another.
I love the way it turned out.
GabbyAbby, I love your quilt. Could you give square size? I would love to make one.
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I love the cover quilt in this book.

http://www.amazon.com/More-Simple-Qu...6649640&sr=8-3
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Old 09-21-2011, 05:01 PM
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What does a winding way pattern look like ?
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