Do You Want Directions for Multiple Sized Quilts Included in Price Of Patterns?
08-09-2012, 03:20 AM
#34
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I only try to do lap quilts and find that a lot of books only have twin or larger quilts. I have to go to my LQS and have them help me figure out how to down size it. So, yes I prefer multiple sizes in a book or pattern.
08-09-2012, 03:39 AM
#35
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Originally Posted by kapatt
I was in a fabric store the other day and they had the labrynth (sp?) quilt on the wall the size of a wall hanging. I loved what colors that they used on it so requested the pattern. When I went to buy the pattern (bed size) they added their own directions for making it the wall hanging size. I thought that was great and decided I would definitely visit that shop more often.
08-09-2012, 03:40 AM
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Originally Posted by May in Jersey
I would like multiple sizes quoted because I may like a pattern but want to make it bigger or smaller than the original and need to know how much fabric for each size.
08-09-2012, 03:50 AM
#37
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Originally Posted by onaemtnest
What is your opinion?
Okay... "My name is Onalee and I'm math challenged."
Okay... "My name is Onalee and I'm math challenged."
08-09-2012, 03:57 AM
#38
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Most of the patterns these days seem to be for lap-size, a completely useless size. I have 2 lap quilts, only 1 lap.
Plus, the quilts that interest me are not made up of blocks. Math is not a problem so I can usually figure out how to enlarge, but not always.
It would be much appreciated though if the pattern maker also included instructions for bed size quilts.
Plus, the quilts that interest me are not made up of blocks. Math is not a problem so I can usually figure out how to enlarge, but not always.
It would be much appreciated though if the pattern maker also included instructions for bed size quilts.
08-09-2012, 04:08 AM
#39
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I really prefer patterns that have more than one size listed for a pattern. I too am math challenged and if I want it bigger or smaller it is a lot of trouble to figure it all out. I have tried adding blocks or taking away blocks and it still doesn't always come out the size I want. Maybe if I was a more experienced quilter!!
08-09-2012, 04:53 AM
#40
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I like patterns that have many different sizes included in one pattern. Patterns are too spendy and most of the time I prefer to make a lap size quilt rather than queen size. I find no pleasure in having to re-calculate the patterns.
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