Is Anyone Else Guilty of Doing This?
 

Lately, when I have been quilting, it seems I have to make several of the same quilt pattern. Although they are more time consumming than difficult, I have had to make about 12 rag quilts. It seems one person sees one and then they want one and another person sees that one, and so on and so on. I am tired of making these right now but have several I have to complete. Just wondered if I am the only one who finds themselves in a rut?

I make a few of the same scrap and string quilts over again, but that is just an ongoing practice to keep my scraps under control and to have quilts ready for donation. Mindless sewing. I don't take requests for quilts unless DH asks for one, and that is only because he supports my habit and it is usually intended for someone who really needs some comfort.

I like to make what I want to make.

Not really. I am good at saying "no" and going at my own pace.

If a particular design strikes my fancy and I want to try it several different ways (like a d9p for instance) then I may do more than one, but usually I'm eager to try the next style that has caught my eye.

Right now I have a "Honey Do List" /request of my own. With the holidays and some birthdays coming up. I'm busy w/HD.

I had to make 8 rag quilts one year. Like you, one sees them and the list just kept growing for recipients. Not sure I ever want to see flannel again. I don't usually make the same pattern more than once. Unless it is a baby quilt that really special.

I sounds like you are quilting only to please others, and so you feel that you "have to" make the quilts they ask for. When someone wants a quilt just like someone else received, just tell them that you're no longer taking orders for duplicates.

Oh being nice sucks doesn't it! Its supposed to make us feel good. If it's not, well somethings not right. Maybe you could just whip them together willy nilly. who cares if they look good, then no one will ask for another. Have a sewing party with your quilty friends and knock all out quick! Offer to show the receiver how to make such an easy quilt! Giving the gift of self sufficancy is much more admirable than doing it all for them!

I rarely make a quilt more than once. Usually, my purpose is to learn a new technique or to use some great fabric I just found. I have made several rag quilts, but only about one a year. Anything more frequents would be extremely boring. You don't say if you are making these quilts for money or for love. If it's for money, then it's your decision based upon whether you want/need the money, but it it's for love and the love is gone, it's time to just say no. The next time you make one to give away and you get requests, offer to teach them how to make it for themselves. I bet you get no takers.

I don't take requests - of course I dont' have children or grandchildren, so would be pretty nervy for anyone to actually ask me!

I have only done that a couple of times.

I tend to make a pattern more than once if it is a pattern I really like. I don't do well making the same pattern right after another though. That really bores me. I recently made two sets of identical quilts for twin beds. Drove me crazy by the time I finished.

Generally though, if I make a pattern I like, I can see it indifferent fabric and want to give it a try.

Dina

For the most part I only do a pattern one time unless I find some fabric that I love and it would only work in a pattern that I've already done, and that has only happened once. This year I'm going against that rule and making 5 Christmas table toppers for my children and grandchildren. They are all using the same pattern but different fabric to match the recipients likes. They only take about 4 hours start to finish so that is due able in a couple days.

I've probably done 20 since last fall------------personal sized with just the WOF ragged out. But I don't get bored with them as each set of fabrics is so different from the last

I chuckle every time I read your signature ;-)

I don't like to make a quilt more than once. I've got three 3 inch binders full of patterns that I want to try to do.

Yes, I make multiples of the same pattern. After I'm done, I wonder what it would look like if I switched the lights for the darks, or rotated the block, or made the block smaller etc, etc, etc. Playing with it in EQ7 is not the same, even though that would make way more sense.
By the way, why would you feel guilty? There's nothing wrong with this!

I often make the same quilt pattern more than once. I do use different fabrics. I tell people that if they want me to make a quilt, they have to help me. No one has taken me up on my offer.

If I ever made 12 of the same pattern I'd feel your pain! I'd say it's time for you to say that enough is enough with a smile.

I did that, when I "discovered" Warm Wishes. It was so easy, I had to try other color combos. Now I'm a bit tired of it, so am ready to move along to other patterns.

People who do not quilt have no concept of the time, energy and money that goes into making one. Do not feel badly about saying no. You are dealing with people who have no clue. When you finish the 12 that you are working on, do no more. If someone asks you for one, politely tell them I'm finishing up on an order, and I am not going to do any more. If that person gets upset, sobeit. It's time for you to move on and do other kinds of quilts.

I make multiples of almost everything I do. Right now it is 25 woven ribbon scarves and 15 crocheted wire necklaces. I have made 6 or 8 grids and grommets and the same number of my favorite purses last year.

Here's my concept I own the pattern, I have worked out the kinks, they have seen it and like it. Piece of cake!

BTW, yes I do get in a rut and then I quit and move on. Until then though it is usually the perfect gift that I know will be appreciated. If you don't want to do it, say no.

I may may make same pattern twice only cause I went crazy cutting out too much! Otherwise not often! Iget bored and soo many patterns out there!!!

Awesome! Maybe you could put a "tute" on the Board!

I've made 4 Professional Totes but that was because I wanted to give them as gifts. Most of the time I only make a quilt once - there are too many new ones to make! Don't make quilts to sell and only give to those I want to give to. No comes in real handy. Learned that long ago.

I never do request. If someone has the nerve to ask for a certain one, I have the courage to say NO.

I'm stuck right there with you! I did a super easy pattern that used all fat quarters - everyone wanted one. DD and sister were told to "do your own, here's the pattern", but can't do that to grandsons....and because it's so easy and goes together so nicely I'll do theirs with it too, and be able to finish theirs for Christmas presents. Can't wait to get to do something much more complex with nobody rushing me on to the next one.

Gotta ask - what's warm wishes, where do I get THAT pattern?

I love making rag quilts but 12 of them! I would tell those who have a sewing machine how to make their own rag quilts. They are easy and on the internet you can see how to do them on youtube! Do you get paid for these rag quits? If you are, then you have made your decision, but if it's out of your good heart then I wouldn't make that many!

Ihave only made 2 quilts that were the same and they were from kits. I got the first one done lickety split and the 2nd one took me 8 months to finish. I too prefer to make a different pattern/fabrics each time. I always have a different pattern and/or color combination I want to try so I can't make myself do a repeat.

http://www.quiltmaker.com/patterns/d...html?idx=5185_

I don't have to make them, but really like scrappy log cabins, so in a way I'm in a rut, but since I mostly do Linus quilts, it ok.:)

I rarely make the same thing twice. With each quilt I like to try something new, either a new pattern or new technique. I especially like making sampler quilts because each block is different. I don't make quilts for other people unless I have planned it as a gift for a special occasion. If someone else wants one then I will offer to teach them how to make it themselves. Variety and challenge are what make quilting fun for me.

I made an adorable Puppy rag quilt. It was a simplicity pattern and not difficult to do. After making one, yes I got lots of requests to do more. Since the quilt works up so quickly, i now make each baby two quilts, one of which is the puppy rag. I call the puppy quilt a "brat mat" since it is a wonderful size to place on the floor for baby to roll around on.

I hear you. I started getting tired of making the diamond and spiderweb scrappy quilts a while back. I started the 1st two for myself and then ended up giving them away so I started making 2 more. I was bored half way thru making the 2nd set. I try to never make 2 of the same as I have so many on my "To Do" list. I feel I'll never advance in my quilt making if I don't keep trying new patterns and techniques.

Yes. I feel like I'm in Rutville.

Sometimes, when I tackle a new pattern, I will make 2 or three just to say I have "mastered" that one. Other times, like with Atkinson's "Lucky Stars" I just really like the pattern and made a bunch of them. But then O got burned out on them and it was on to something else. That is the one good thing about ADD, I am rarely in a rut! :)

I like dunster's answer. It doesn't have to sound sarcastic, and puts your point across . Quilting is supposed to be fun, not a chore and your gift - your choice