Most Excellent Patterns & Instructions
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Most Excellent Patterns & Instructions
What does it take to turn your custom quilt into a pattern for sale or distribution. I'd like to get some insight beyond my own experience, of what makes a great pattern from the quilter's point of view. My focus is on independent designers, so more looking for opinions on individual patterns rather than published books.
What are some things that can make or break a quilt pattern (besides having mistakes)? Is there a pattern that sticks out in your memory as being very well done and easy to follow?
What are some things that can make or break a quilt pattern (besides having mistakes)? Is there a pattern that sticks out in your memory as being very well done and easy to follow?
Last edited by QuiltnNan; 06-20-2016 at 09:38 AM.
#6
I'm the same way, would much rather have a diagram than a paragraph of texts. That's why I always like Pam Bono's patterns, tons of diagrams.
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Alternative cutting/construction directions. At the very least, measurements for completed subunits. For instance, many have personal favorite HST and/or flying geese construction preferences. If I know the flying geese unit will finish at 2/4, I know how large the required squares for the 4 at a time method should be. Did I mention size of subunits?
#9
I also love to hear the "story" behind the quilt pattern, if there is one. The inspiration for it, how it makes the designer feel.... I know that is all fluff, but I find it quite interesting and it really adds to the appeal (at least for me it does!)
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Alternative cutting/construction directions. At the very least, measurements for completed subunits. For instance, many have personal favorite HST and/or flying geese construction preferences. If I know the flying geese unit will finish at 2/4, I know how large the required squares for the 4 at a time method should be. Did I mention size of subunits?
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