Help, please!
02-11-2012, 05:08 PM
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Help, please!
I have been "volunteered" to make a quilt (no specific size) for a silent auction for a fundraiser for a first responders' support group of which I am a member. I would love to have some suggestions for a quick and easy pattern. The ones to which I am drawn are usually more complicated (go figure) and would take more time than I have before the deadline. Also, I do not do fmq, but only stitch-in-the-ditch, or straight-line machine quilting. I would prefer to do this myself and eliminate the cost of having it fmq'd. Any suggestions or patterns would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! 
02-11-2012, 05:22 PM
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Disappearing 9-patch (DP9) is a good one, as is Warm Wishes. Rail Fence is also very easy. I think all would lend themselves to straight-line machine quilting.
If at all possible, get the support group to change the quilt from silent auction to raffle. I personally would never agree to make a quilt for a silent auction. I would make a quilt for a raffle, however. A raffle for a quilt typically brings in a lot more money than a silent auction, making it more worthwhile. In a silent auction, it's quite possible for a beautiful quilt to be auctioned off for less than the cost of the materials used in it. There have been quite a few experiences of this posted on the QB in the past. Raffle quilts tend to fare much better. Typically you sell a raffle ticket for $1, or 6 tickets for $5. It helps if the raffle tickets are also sold leading up to the event. This way the quilt is much more likely to raise $1,000 for the charity.
If at all possible, get the support group to change the quilt from silent auction to raffle. I personally would never agree to make a quilt for a silent auction. I would make a quilt for a raffle, however. A raffle for a quilt typically brings in a lot more money than a silent auction, making it more worthwhile. In a silent auction, it's quite possible for a beautiful quilt to be auctioned off for less than the cost of the materials used in it. There have been quite a few experiences of this posted on the QB in the past. Raffle quilts tend to fare much better. Typically you sell a raffle ticket for $1, or 6 tickets for $5. It helps if the raffle tickets are also sold leading up to the event. This way the quilt is much more likely to raise $1,000 for the charity.
02-11-2012, 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Prism99
Disappearing 9-patch (DP9) is a good one, as is Warm Wishes. Rail Fence is also very easy. I think all would lend themselves to straight-line machine quilting.
If at all possible, get the support group to change the quilt from silent auction to raffle. I personally would never agree to make a quilt for a silent auction. I would make a quilt for a raffle, however. A raffle for a quilt typically brings in a lot more money than a silent auction, making it more worthwhile. In a silent auction, it's quite possible for a beautiful quilt to be auctioned off for less than the cost of the materials used in it. There have been quite a few experiences of this posted on the QB in the past. Raffle quilts tend to fare much better. Typically you sell a raffle ticket for $1, or 6 tickets for $5. It helps if the raffle tickets are also sold leading up to the event. This way the quilt is much more likely to raise $1,000 for the charity.
If at all possible, get the support group to change the quilt from silent auction to raffle. I personally would never agree to make a quilt for a silent auction. I would make a quilt for a raffle, however. A raffle for a quilt typically brings in a lot more money than a silent auction, making it more worthwhile. In a silent auction, it's quite possible for a beautiful quilt to be auctioned off for less than the cost of the materials used in it. There have been quite a few experiences of this posted on the QB in the past. Raffle quilts tend to fare much better. Typically you sell a raffle ticket for $1, or 6 tickets for $5. It helps if the raffle tickets are also sold leading up to the event. This way the quilt is much more likely to raise $1,000 for the charity.
02-11-2012, 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by mighty
DP9 or 10 minute block are fast and easy.
02-11-2012, 08:45 PM
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I really love Hidden Wells as a quick but interesting pattern, I just did stitch in the ditch on mine and it looked fine.
http://www.reddawn.net/quilt/hwells.htm
http://www.reddawn.net/quilt/hwells.htm
02-11-2012, 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by woody
I really love Hidden Wells as a quick but interesting pattern, I just did stitch in the ditch on mine and it looked fine.
http://www.reddawn.net/quilt/hwells.htm
http://www.reddawn.net/quilt/hwells.htm
Oh my gosh.... I love this pattern! Thanks for sharing.
I would love to see a pic of yours!
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