how do you know which pattern to use
#22
I like to have a pattern in mind and then go get the fabric. When I first got into quilting, I went to www.quilterscache.com and selected several EASY 12" block patterns. I got some new fabric and used some that I already had from other projects. Then I made a sampler of those blocks. I make 2 blocks from each pattern but used different fabrics for the 2 blocks. Then I could really SEE the difference on using lights and darks, etc. Love my sampler quilt.
#23
I almost always have fabric on hand so when I find a pattern I like I "shop" at home. I have been quilting long enough, and buying fabric long enough, that at this point I may have to buy fabric for the border or something like that. I very rarely buy they show in the pattern because it is usually new that year or season and most likely won't be on sale.
#24
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Funny thing about me. It kind of happens at the same time. I start thinking of a pattern and immediately think of some fabrics for it. Sometimes they stay the same and others, it might evolve to something slightly different.
#27
Originally Posted by MadQuilter
It totally depends. When I was a newbie I took a sampler class so I would learn how to do different blocks. I made them from scraps so fabric/color didn't really matter. The sample blocks helped me learn new skills and build on skills. They also helped me figure out which blocks (or types) I like and dislike.
After that experience it was much easier to pick a pattern and match the fabric OR pick a fabric and find a pattern.
After that experience it was much easier to pick a pattern and match the fabric OR pick a fabric and find a pattern.
Good luck to you and have fun! Edie
#28
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For my first quilt I bought 1/4 yards of this and that, went home made a block, or two, back to the store more 1/4 yards, I kept doing that till it was big enough. Now I buy what I can afford if I like it, with no plan in mind. I tend to go with 2 yards. Sometimes I find a pattern and then get certain fabric for just that quilt.
#29
Originally Posted by berryberry
I'm a beginner. All the quilts on the site are beautiful. Being a beginning quilter now when I see fabric, I see it differently. I'm starting to see the light and dark. Oh, I can't forget the feel of the fabric. One thing I'm not clear on.
Do you pick a pattern first and then pick out material or do you pick out the fabric first then try to pick out a pattern?
Do you pick a pattern first and then pick out material or do you pick out the fabric first then try to pick out a pattern?
#30
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Join Date: Apr 2010
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Originally Posted by spinnergs
We all do the light and dark for contrast but you also need a PUNCH color to make the quilt stand out.
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