I have not made the same quilt twice and really don't want to. I enjoy the process and when I am finished with one I am ready to try something new. Always like the challenge and feel great when it is completed. But I know, if one of my grandchildren asked me to make a duplicate one, I will be able to be convinced!!!

I agree with DebraK I do what I want to do and do it because I want to. I don't take requests. If a particular quilts suits your fancy and I am in a generous mood, you can have it.

I am trying to get out of that rut right now. I have made 4 children's I spy quilts in a row. So thankful next quilt is for a young lady beyond that stage. Hiding my template now!

great reply dunster

Twinkie - I heartily agree with Dunster's reply because what I'm reading into your post is that you are making quilts to please a lot of others. I'm sorry to have to say this but you need to be a little bit selfish!! In my most humble opinion, my quilting is for me and if anyone within my circle of family or friends shows an interest in my passion for quilting, they will eventually receive something I've made. But I refuse to be bogged down with "Oooo, I love that, can you make one for me?" My time is precious and I simply refuse to put myself under any kind of pressure. Maybe I sound a bit too harsh, but at 61 years old, I've worked very hard for many years to get to a point where my time is now my own and I'm going to enjoy it without pressure to meet any 'outside imposed deadlines'. For your own sanity, you must learn to politely refuse those requests.

The only quilt I can remember making more than once is Bonnie Hunter's Scrappy Bargello and that wasn't one after the other, the quilts were separated by at least a couple years. If someone says to me, "Oh, I saw the quilt you made for so-and-so and I just love it, could you make one for me," I just smile sweetly and tell them I'll be happy to put their name on the list -- and that it will take about 5 years for their name to come to the top! They always look shocked that it takes that long but they let the subject drop. Quilts for my family members don't take quite that long, but it still takes about two years ...

Thanks for posting the link. I have downloaded it and hope to make it soon.

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People seldom realize the time, costs, and effort involved in quilting. The assumption is that if it's homemade it must be inexpensive. I offer to teach the requester how to make the quilt for free. I only make the quilts that I want to make and at this point, I have a large number in queue.

First, I think you need to decide whether you are a quilter or a manufacturer. Do you make them because you really need the money or because you are trying to please people? I quilt for love not money, though I probably should be selling things as I do need the cash, but just don't want the aggravation. Consider how you feel about it, plan your responses, be your own sweet self, but tell people how you feel.

I made three Dresden Plate quilts because I cut out too many blades and didn't want them laying in a tub. I did get tired of them and probably won't make another one. Dealing with myself is not always easy. I have made several patterns a couple of times using different colors. Whatever I make is always my choice.

wow, I have really enjoyed reading the posts on this topic. I agree with Mckwliter that I choose a different quilt pattern "to learn a new technique" or to use a collection of fabric. I gift my quilts to family and friends and there (knock on wood) have been no expectations or specific request, otherwise, it may not be enjoyable for me.

Glad to know I am not the only one. When someone really loves something I have done, I find it difficult not to agree to make one for them. The fun is in doing for others. IMHO

I find quick, easy cute patterns and make quite a few when I remember more intricate, complicated quilts that turned out beautifully ( at least to me), It's time for one of those!!!

I've made a couple of different sizes of the Turning Twenty quilts and don't tire of them because the possibilities are so many. I've also made a few t-shirt quilts - two were hired to be done and the others were gifts. I love doing the t-shirts because none of them have been identical and on the last two I've been given 'artistic freedom' on. Only once have I been asked to make a quilt for someone and that after she had seen the Turning Twenty quilt I had made for myself...the requester told me she wanted "that print and that one and that one, but not that one". I told her to go and purchase the number of FQs required in the colors she wanted, and the amount of batting for said project, and the yardage required for backing. Needless to say, I never heard any more from her.

I try not to do repeats

i just tell people that i can't make 2 of anything ....close maybe but no 2 alike .....bags ,quilts and everyother thing that happens to come out of the cave