Incomplete? Instructions
06-03-2014, 07:11 AM
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Originally Posted by dunster
Do you really want to find instructions on how to layer, quilt, and bind your quilt in every pattern that you buy?
06-03-2014, 08:21 AM
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I don't think the OP was making anything other than an observation. And for people who are completely new, it would be nice to post on the pattern that it is for the top only. I do like to have the block layout(s) included. I've bought about 10 patterns and they've all been thorough enough. Sometimes being new I have to ask you guys for clarification on written instructions. I'm thankful for you more experienced ladies and men for your helpful responses.
06-03-2014, 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by ghostrider
Ok, how many recipies do you find in cookbooks that tell you what to serve with the fancy new dish you just prepared so lovingly? Or clothing tags that suggest what you should wear with that new blouse? This is one of your "thinking" posts, right Bear? 
It would be nice, though to know the level of detail included in a pattern before buying it.
06-03-2014, 11:23 AM
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I always love "Quilt as desired".
I'm reminded of one of my recipes -- add the poultry seasoning until it smells right. I told a Home Ec teacher that, and she almost fainted! "If you can smell it, that's too much." I just answered back, "If you can't smell it, you can't taste it."
I'm reminded of one of my recipes -- add the poultry seasoning until it smells right. I told a Home Ec teacher that, and she almost fainted! "If you can smell it, that's too much." I just answered back, "If you can't smell it, you can't taste it."
06-04-2014, 06:35 AM
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Originally Posted by dunster
Do you really want to find instructions on how to layer, quilt, and bind your quilt in every pattern that you buy?
06-04-2014, 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by bearisgray
I've seen a lot of patterns for quilts that end something like this:
Layer, quilt, and bind.
Makes me think of this:
Have baby. Raise to adulthood.
Layer, quilt, and bind.
Makes me think of this:
Have baby. Raise to adulthood.
That's one of the many things I love about this board! You guys always have lots of ideas and suggestions.
06-04-2014, 11:14 AM
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There are lots of instructions out there for free about how to 'layer, quilt and bind', so I can see that we really don't need that inclusion in each pattern. However, I do think it might be nice to have just one or two suggestions as to quilting designs that might be good for that pattern. All that would take is a couple line drawings to give the idea, I'm not suggesting complete quilting patterns to be included.
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