Do you have a favorite "go to" pattern you use over and over?
 

I have approximately 500,000 patterns at my fingertips but often want to just make a quick and easy quilt. Currently like 9-patch patterns the most, especially on point.

I like to play with patterns that are based on a 3x3 grid.

My favorite go to is Lucky Stars, it always works up fast and depending on the fabric can be made for a baby or more upscale for an adult.

I don't usually make the same quilt more than once, the only exception was the chenille quilts I made. I like to try something new and different each time.

I have never done the same thing twice. I always try to learn something new with each quilt I make so make something different. I also get easily bored doing the same thing over and over. I really like sampler quilts for that reason but also do other type quilts.

I find myself turning to either French Braid or Bargello patterns when I want to make something I know will always turn out fabulous and also gives me the opportunity to be creative. French braid quilts are the (need a quilt in a short time) pattern and bargello quilts I make as a*background* for applique quilts. Beyond those two I pretty much never make the same quilt twice-and those two patterns allow me to still not make the same quilt... Each one is always new & unique

I have used many charity patterns more than once. I let the fabric tell me what pattern to use for the best results. I love the simplicity of a Square within a Square and with so many variations to the pattern, I never feel like I am making the same one again. I do so LOVE BQ2. I shrink the pattern down to 13.5" square unfinished and it goes together in a day.

I've made the double slice pattern from MSQC several times. I always have layer cakes and it makes up so quickly and looks different every time.

Please tell me what a BQ2 is.

I make a different pattern every time and try to make each new one a technique that is new & challenging to increase my skill level.

I have used Yellow Brick Road quite a bit for charity quilts. I also use one of the free patterns on Quilt For Kids ALOT for kids charity quilts.

When making a non charity quilt--it is usually a new pattern.

Me too! I've made several and every one was different. It's quick, very forgiving, great for a beginner or anyone who either wants something quick or just likes the look! Love the one in your avatar!

I've also done a few Disappearing 9 patch quilts. Also quick and easy, and you can vary it by adding sashing, laying out on point, etc.

I like to try different patterns. I've made one pattern twice in my entire quilting life and that was only because I was having so much fun making blocks for my first quilt that I made enough for two quilts and a big pillow and gave one to our granddaughter for Christmas. I love a challenge and have made some spectacular patterns!

My "go to" for scrap quilts is log cabin. I have made several over the years, maybe because I always seem to have lots of 1.5 inch or 1 inch strips in my scrap pile.

Nine patch and log cabin are my favs.

I like the Disappearing 9 Patch pattern and have made. All looked very different because of different colors.

My two favorites are Carpenter's Star like my avatar and mystery quilt. I've made 3 CS quilts. One was an orange and blue combo (sounds awful but turned out really cute). The green and pink/purple one. This last one is my favorite so far. It is pink polka dots and then scrappy black/white fabrics. If I knew how to post pics from my phone I'd share (0:

I've never made the same quilt twice either - but i have made many different ones using Carpenter's Star and Dresden Plate.

Me, too!!!

It's a Maple Island Quilts pattern. You will find it on this website:
http://www.mapleislandquilts.com/quiltpatterns.asp

It's a little easier to see the pattern here:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...rn-t50899.html

Lucky stars is a great pattern that I have used several times. I also like the BQ patterns, Falling Charms, Midnight Snack, and of course, Warm Wishes.

I use a different pattern for every quilt I make, but today I'm starting my second Bento Box because I enjoyed making and arranging the blocks so much that I ended up with enough for another quilt.

I like Floating Stars and Log Cabin. I also like Card Trick, Bear Tracks, Oh heck, I love 'em all! Pinwheel, I guess that is why I love to do samplers! Some new block in every quilt I make just to keep in the loop! Edie

I am totally in love with the Shoo Fly pattern. Can be made fancy with a small 9 patch in the center or with a twister. Just love everything about it. I do make many other patterns though.

Mine too! I made about 10 or 12 of them several years ago for baptism quilts at church and baby quilts for friends. Then I burned out on Luck Stars for a while. Generally, when I find a pattern I like, I will make at least two of theat pattern to kind of "cement" it in my brain.

Same thing here.

Boy, I guess I'm really boring. I have made 5 jelly roll race quilts. Love them. So easy. :D

I try not to make the same quilt pattern twice but I seem to be drawn to Quiltville's Pineapple Blossom which I've made 2 so far. Since watching how others make up this pattern I just decided to try my hand at yet another one using the creams for the background with browns, golds and maybe a little purple for accent. Someone just finished one in creams and reds and it looks outstanding.

I'm not sure if it my go-to but I do love the 9 patch/snow ball, in flannel for 2 of my older relatives (80's)! Brown and aqua for my uncle, white and aqua for my aunt
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Can someone tell me where to find the Lucky Stars pattern? Do you have a picture of your quilt? Thanks!

That Maple Island site has some interesting stuff (besides the BQ2). Thank you for mentioning it. :-)

Marysewfun

I make a lot of denim quilts and they are all the same pattern but using flannel or cotton fabric with the denim they are "one of a kind" and they look all different. Now working on a project of making 200 recycled jeans into quilts for sending to the Ukraine. So far I got 10 done and have at least 20 more to go on this project.

I've made several Weaver's Fever quilts....but my all-time "go to" is Trip Around the World. A quick sketch on graph paper, a decision about how big the squares should be, and I'm off and running!!!!

Disappearing 9-patch is my go-to in a pinch.

It is the name of a pattern by maple island quilts.its very good for larger design fabrics.

I think it's this one: http://store.atkinsondesigns.com/sto...3&item_id=1017

What makes it an easy star is that the star is floated, so no chance of cutting off a point!

Missouri Star Quilt Company has it if you want to purchase:
https://www.missouriquiltco.com/shop...-quilt-pattern

Since I make so many Charity Quilts, I love "Warm Wishes," a Linus quilt, as the different fabrics makes them all a bit different.

Oh Boy, do I ever!! I am currently working on my 11th Boxed Squares.

I am copying a former post about a pattern that I have made literally dozens and dozens of tops from for Project Linus tops. It makes large print fabrics up in no time or you can substitute 4 or 9 patches for the center as well. It is my go-to pattern!

Potato Chip Quilt so named because you can't make just one. Cut 8.5" squares and sew 2.5" strips on all four sides. Then just sew the blocks together. . . OR: Cut finished 10.5" square in half twice; once north to south and again west to east. Turn two diagonal "new" blocks around 180 and stitch back together. You can find a link to it on here by searching Potato Chip Quilts. Here's a link to the original pattern:
http://sundays-quilts.blogspot.com/2...hip-quilt.html

Believe me, this one is fast and never boring!

The D9P is my go to pattern. I have made several and it is so versatile and has so much room for creativity, none of them even almost look alike.

Changing fabrics of course makes a big difference, but the layouts are so flexible the most fun is playing with that part!