Can't get Started.....
#33
Go to the Lavender/Lime quilt web site at a store in Chatt. They have a pattern that is easy and perfect for that fabric. You have 8 1/2 inch center cut blocks (perfect for the dogs) then you strip piece the rails using the solids. It's fast (under 3 hours) and easy. They have a book for 12.95. You can also look at the class projects on this pattern and see the quilts.
The bottom/top rails are 4 1/2 inches and the side rails are 6 1/2. You sew the 4 1/2 inch strips together and then cut 2 1/2 strips. Sew on the top and bottom of the 8 1/2 block. Then sew the 6 1/2 rails together, cut 2 1/2 inches strips and sew on the sides. Your blocks are done! Sew together with the block going across and the red going the other way.
My quilt just made this pattern at the board retreat and it was so fast and cute/pretty and really shows off a fabric that you want to showcase.
The bottom/top rails are 4 1/2 inches and the side rails are 6 1/2. You sew the 4 1/2 inch strips together and then cut 2 1/2 strips. Sew on the top and bottom of the 8 1/2 block. Then sew the 6 1/2 rails together, cut 2 1/2 inches strips and sew on the sides. Your blocks are done! Sew together with the block going across and the red going the other way.
My quilt just made this pattern at the board retreat and it was so fast and cute/pretty and really shows off a fabric that you want to showcase.
#34
Originally Posted by tarib
My new grandson is due in October...I just can't seem to get started on this quilt for him. I have had a heck of a time finding the fabric I want (going with a doggie theme), now the pattern I was going to use just isn't speaking to me....I keep looking at all the baby quilts that get posted....nothing is shouting make me, make me....any ideas??? My fabric has fairly large prints...HELP
attached are the materials I have so far
attached are the materials I have so far
#36
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You could do an I Spy quilt with squares and/or sashing. Use any size squares you like and add sashing. You might have to do the math to make it a certain size. They are fast and easy. I make a lot of them. I use 5 inch squares and 2 inch sashing if that helps.
#37
I know what you mean. Was in the same predicament for months for a quilt for my little grandson. Bought fabrics as I saw them on sale - too many by far. And finally settled on just a few of the fabrics, knowing what my little guy liked, and found a simple pattern in a book called Bundles of Fun by Karen Snyder, that I happen to have. It's turning out really cute. Am all finished with top and backing but have to go get some batting tomorrow to continue.
But it took a lot, repeat, a lot of mulling over the fabrics and patterns before I could decide. So, keep mulling and something will come to you. Good luck!
But it took a lot, repeat, a lot of mulling over the fabrics and patterns before I could decide. So, keep mulling and something will come to you. Good luck!
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