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Old 06-07-2014, 12:04 PM
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I made one using the Go Winding Ways die. It looked great. I don't have a picture or the quilt as it was a donation quilt. The die cut makes sewing the pieces together fast and accurate. And no tedious cutting of those fabric pieces.
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Old 06-07-2014, 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by dunster View Post
I did one type of kaleidoscope soon after I started quilting. It was not easy for me at that time, because of the all the small bits that I had to add on to the corners. Here it is before quilting on the design wall.
What is the name of this pattern? I love it.
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Old 06-07-2014, 02:20 PM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1uySnPrPRw this is how to make some with no templates. interesting. part 1 and there is a part 2 , plus many more to view if interested.
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Old 06-07-2014, 05:34 PM
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Kaleioscopes are not difficult, I made my first without a book and made my own template, it needed a little tweaking that I noticed but not other's. Try it, and do a little research you tube etc.
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Old 06-08-2014, 04:49 AM
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Originally Posted by snipforfun View Post
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Thats a pretty strong thing to say about someone you have probably never met nor how to spell his name. We all have designs we dont care for but would never say we dont like the designer.

Well, first the misspelling of the name was a typo......something we have all done on this board at one time or another....and second...perhaps I have met him....I am allowed to have an opinion on his or anyone's designs whether in this field or another, as we all are, and I hope I or anyone else, can voice opinions here.
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Old 06-08-2014, 04:54 AM
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I made a Ricky Tim's Kaleidoscope quilt, it really was very easy. I think easier than layering fabrics & trying to cut identical pieces like the stack & whacks. Here is a picture of it in progress, it is finished but I do not have a picture of it finished, go figure, hmmmm, guess I better take one. This is my idea of a Kaleidoscope!
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Old 06-08-2014, 07:14 AM
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I made a king-size kaleidoscope quilt once, I think the pattern was called keystone kaleidoscope, and I made it for my husband for our 25th anniversary, almost 20 years ago, although it wasn't done until a few years later, it had to age like fine wine I suppose. Anyway, the toughest part, other than making a 110" x 110" quilt top, was dealing with all the bias edges. Would I make another one, probably not, however, some of the QB members have suggested using spray starch to keep the bias edges in line. It's a beautiful quilt top when finished, but as I said dealing with the bias edges had to be done carefully, but it can be done. If it's what you want to make, go for it, to me that's the best way to learn, to stretch our comfort zone, and you'll be happy you did.
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Old 06-08-2014, 07:22 AM
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Ricky Tims had a great DVD making a kaleidoscope quilt. It is excellent with step by step instructions.
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Old 06-08-2014, 07:48 AM
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It's on my bucket list but near the bottom. Have many others closer to the top. Love the pattern. I know I have a "kaleidoscope toy" around the house and when I find it, I will probably choose my colors from it. Great way to make a choice I think. jmho.
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Originally Posted by Geri B View Post
Well, first the misspelling of the name was a typo......something we have all done on this board at one time or another....and second...perhaps I have met him....I am allowed to have an opinion on his or anyone's designs whether in this field or another, as we all are, and I hope I or anyone else, can voice opinions here.
In your first post the way it was written, you wrote you hated him. Most people (like the media) don't reason the intent of words but the actual words. I read it as you did not like his designs as I reasoned that was your intent.
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