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Once when I was visiting my sister, I taught her how to make half-square triangles. The lightbulb when on when we opened them up and began playing with different ways to arrange them. She is now off and running, making all sorts of small quilts and table runners. A pattern that is simple and fairly quick is called "romance around the world." This is one I've made twice. It is only squares and half-square triangles.
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Also check out Quilt Blocks Galore, literally thousands of designs, and if you look at the alphabetical listings, Marcia has them rated by number of pins - 1 pin extra easy, 2 pins a little more complex, etc. - she also notes if there is paper piecing - which, if you read her directions on paper piecing, becomes almost mistake proof, especially if you start with a simple PP pattern. Just a great resource for anyone looking for designs and/or inspiration!
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I, too, am a new quilter. I am having a great time learning. I am now going to work on single 9 inch blocks with my church group, to eventually put together for lap quilts for the nursing home. I have looked at lots of patterns and am interested in attempting a "card trick".....maybe with just 2 cards. any suggestions? or too ambitious? anyone know of a 9 in block pattern for 2 card trick?
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I like to recommend Bento Box for new quilters - it's just 2.5" strips, and it's my avatar.
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I recommend Warm Wishes or Rail Fence.
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Big Block Quilt by Black Cat Creations or a Turning Twenty!!! :) Good luck!!! :)
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I would also like to recommend the disappearing 9-patch. I think there are some great instructions for that one right here on this board!
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Take a look at Eleanor Burns , Quilt in a Day books/patterns. Her directions are some of the best written. She also has lots of free videos on her site. For beginners ... its tough to beat Eleanor Burns.
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Welcome to the board from another Nancy L S!!
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Thanks for all of the suggestions. Now I just have to decide from all of these patterns. LOL
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