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Old 04-08-2010, 02:50 PM
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All good suggestions. One I did myself was to pick out a block that seemed my speed, enlarged it, and picked out fabrics to match. It uses two colors and I picked six that go together, then made the block in mirror images color wise in the three color ways.

OK, so I'm only starting on the second color set, finished block size 18". Learning as I go, but it did give me the excuse to get the 20 1/2" square ruler (with coupon, at JoAnn's.) :-)
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Old 04-08-2010, 03:18 PM
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Take a class then you will be forced to do something.
Also, have you considered that you may be ADD? Sounds like the symptoms of Adult ADD.
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Old 04-08-2010, 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Sharon321
Take a class then you will be forced to do something.
Also, have you considered that you may be ADD? Sounds like the symptoms of Adult ADD.
I like the rec for taking a class.

And I have adult ADD and I have the same problem, though I usually just have too many things going at once, so it takes longer to finish.....
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Old 04-08-2010, 04:04 PM
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Thanks for all the advice. The problem with the sampler is I don't think I have enough fabric to choose the colors - again I know I am being too critical, but when I do a sampler quilt - I want it to be really nice. Not something that I just learned on. Crazy I know since that is kind of the point! :)

I am going to do a turning 20. I realized you can't get the pattern for free so I made my own up. I did 3 blocks already and I do actually feel like I got something acomplished. I am going to use all lighter colors to try and make the different pcs blend a little. This is one case where I don't want any of the pieces to pop. I have a bunch of FQ's and although I know I am not cutting them the best way, I am getting it done. And I do like it.

Maybe if I complete a project I will get that sewing room my DH keeps promising!

I have done wall hangings - but I don't really want to do something that I won't use. I want to make something that I can curl up with on the couch.

If I get home early enough tomorrow - and if there is no snow (Crazy right!) like today I will take some pictures with the sunlight.

It is amazing how differnt the colors look in sun vs. house lighting.

Thanks for all the advice and I think it really did get me going in the right direction.
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Old 04-08-2010, 04:53 PM
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I just did a search and you might try this pattern

http://quilting.about.com/od/blockof...nine_patch.htm
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lots of free quilting patterns here including the turning 20 and disappearing 9 patch

http://hubpages.com/hub/Quick-Easy-Quilt-Patterns
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Old 04-08-2010, 04:58 PM
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cool free quilt pattern

http://craftywench.typepad.com/knitt...are-quilt.html
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Old 04-09-2010, 04:30 AM
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Thanks!!! :)
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Old 04-09-2010, 04:52 AM
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Are your fabrics all organized by color, type, amount? Sometimes just putting them together, or moving one color/print next to another and playing with them, while looking through patterns helps.
I have a couple patterns or ideas of things I want to make and have started to collect fabrics so I have enough for that project.
I search the internet, magazines, books and such until I find something that just HITS me. It takes time sometimes.
Do you have a color in mind for the one you want to curl up with? A print perhaps?
Good luck. It will come to you.
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Old 04-09-2010, 05:52 AM
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I love to try new blocks. Our quilt group does lap quilts for nursing homes,Hospice and for a agency for unwed Mothers. So I try a new block and then make each block for a different color etc from my stash. Because a lap quilt isn't large, it gives me lots of practice with putting the blocks together and using different color combinations. I'm willing to bet that they all find a loving home.
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