Pattern ideas wanted
03-29-2011, 04:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Qbee
Here is a picture of an old tradition Grandmother's Flower Garden; also known as "GFG". I love them! Here ya go:
http://www.womenfolk.com/grandmothers/1evaflrlg.jpg
Here is one from a member here on the board:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-93280-1.htm
http://www.womenfolk.com/grandmothers/1evaflrlg.jpg
Here is one from a member here on the board:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-93280-1.htm
03-29-2011, 04:07 AM
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Originally Posted by erstan947
Originally Posted by KimS
Originally Posted by fabric_fancy
dresden plate or HST baskets
03-29-2011, 04:11 AM
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Originally Posted by quilterella
[Would you mind giving me some names of old fashion patterns?
Thanks! :)
03-29-2011, 04:29 AM
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How about a Sampler Quilt? Then you can try out a different pattern for each square. Get a book of Depression quilts or the history book from your state or hers and see what was popular then. And to think you are holding the same pieces of material your grandmother did,you have much in common.
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03-29-2011, 04:39 AM
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I think I'm going with Grandmother Fan since the fabrics seem to "fit" this pattern. It was suggested I paper piece and not having ever done that I watched a video on youtube. It seems using this method makes a huge difference in the way the block turns out. The person making the video said she used plain copy paper so is this what I should use? Found a pattern online but it's in 2 pieces so do I turn it into one piece and go from there? I'm really excited about learning how to do this!
03-29-2011, 04:45 AM
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Not sure what you mean by 2 pieces? As far as what kind of paper, copy paper will work fine as long as you keep your stitch really short so it will like "perforate" the paper.
Originally Posted by KimS
I think I'm going with Grandmother Fan since the fabrics seem to "fit" this pattern. It was suggested I paper piece and not having ever done that I watched a video on youtube. It seems using this method makes a huge difference in the way the block turns out. The person making the video said she used plain copy paper so is this what I should use? Found a pattern online but it's in 2 pieces so do I turn it into one piece and go from there? I'm really excited about learning how to do this!
03-29-2011, 04:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Carol J.
How about a Sampler Quilt? Then you can try out a different pattern for each square. Get a book of Depression quilts or the history book from your state or hers and see what was popular then. And to think you are holding the same pieces of material your grandmother did,you have much in common.
Carol J.
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03-29-2011, 04:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Qbee
Not sure what you mean by 2 pieces? As far as what kind of paper, copy paper will work fine as long as you keep your stitch really short so it will like "perforate" the paper.
Originally Posted by KimS
I think I'm going with Grandmother Fan since the fabrics seem to "fit" this pattern. It was suggested I paper piece and not having ever done that I watched a video on youtube. It seems using this method makes a huge difference in the way the block turns out. The person making the video said she used plain copy paper so is this what I should use? Found a pattern online but it's in 2 pieces so do I turn it into one piece and go from there? I'm really excited about learning how to do this!
This is the pattern I found onlline. It's in 2 pieces.
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