Do you ever just wing it?
#81
Yes, in fact, that is the only way that I make quilts. Go for it, it's fun. You will be amazed at how beautiful it will come out. This was my weekend project.
grandma's fan crib quilt
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#84
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Lebanon Missouri
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Originally Posted by ssgramma
I quilt like I cook - pretty much make it up as I go along. Fortunately the results are mostly acceptable :-)
#86
I haven't ever used a pattern but there again I am still new to quilting and I've only made a total of nine large quilts in my life and that was for my children and grandchildren and they were made just for them. I'm not sure I am brave enough to do one from a pattern.
#89
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Join Date: Jan 2011
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OH YES!!!! I started sewing things for myself. Before that I grewup watching my mom's friend sew, she never used a pattern. When I started sewing I tryed to use patterns, but I couldn't understand what they WANTED!!! So I went back to sewing how I had seen it done. When it came to quilting, it's been NO different. If I just look at the pictures or at a quilt, then I can do it and it will look the same. BUT LOOK OUT!!!! If I try to use a pattern from start to finish!!!! It's NEVER GOOD!
Originally Posted by Afton
Do any of you make your own pattern and size it as you go along?
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