How adventurous of a quilter are you?
 

Like many of you, I surf the net looking and admiring others quilting projects. Saving all the free patterns to flash drives, in hopes of someday I may make one. Anyway moving along with this topic...I ran across this ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS quilt pattern that is free. Scroll down on this link http://abyquilt.blogspot.com/2013/07...-entwined.html and you'll see a quilt that is bordered with yellow. That is the full quilt pattern. I love a challenge when quilting but this one would be a lifetime commitment for me! I've not followed the link to get all the details. I really just wanted to know if any of you are attempting or would consider the challenge of a quilt of this skill? You have to admire anyone who would attempt, let alone finish such a beauty!

That is a beautiful quilt. I am somewhat of an adventurous quilter but not for that one, I do not think I would have the patience for that. With my schedule it would take me 2 to 3 years to finish that.

Looks cool. I would do it as a BOM. I would prefer if the directions were in a book. I get frustrated keeping websites saved and making sure I return to a website exactly every week or month. Good luck with your adventure.

I would jump in a do it if I was looking for something new and had someone in mind, I enjoy challenging myself- and have always been 'adventurous'. I learned a long time ago it is easier when you break it down in your mind into smaller sections instead of being overwhelmed by the whole picture. years ago I had a 'quilter friend' who kept telling me...."you should 'do this', you would love quilting if you would just start" (I had been making clothing for many years) I would go to the library after one of her 'talks' and look for quilting books- pull one off the shelf- thumb through it- usually see one I kind of liked- start to read the instructions and it would start with something like...'cut 810 (2") squares' I would put that book back on the shelf, shaking my head & think to myself....this is NEVER going to happen! then one day I saw a quilt I thought was BEAUTIFUL....read about it- it was a 'block of the month' which I had never heard of before- I read about it & thought,,, 'now that I could do' and signed up...by the 2nd block I was caught up in the whole 'quilting thing' and haven't looked back since. my 3rd quilt even had 4500 (2") squares in it! made out of 15 individual blocks of 300 pieces each. if I had started it thinking 4500 squares I never would have finished it- but I started with a block, and after I had finished the 9th block someone asked me how many pieces were in each one & I did the math... wow! 300 in one block- what was I thinking? I still feel overwhelmed if I put to much thought into the 'math' but if I ignore the math I know I can accomplish amazing quilts. :) and I do not hesitate to jump in & do what ever catches my eye that I want to make.

2-3 years - it would take 20 - 30 years to finish this, schedule or not lol

WHOA! Far too adventurous for me! tee,hee.
I'm fairly new at this, and am having A LOT of fun.
But there are far more projects that I'd like to dive into before tackling something this intricate.

I notice that you are in Martinville.
Isn't that down by Bloomington? My dd is a student there!
I'll be down to pick her up the week of Thanksgiving.
Can you guide me to some nice quilt shoppes in your area?

I would have no interest in doing a quilt like this, but have the utmost admiration for those that do. A Masterpiece!

WOW is that ever beautiful AND overwhelming!!! There is no way that I would try to attempt making that quilt. I would lose patience quickly.

I am just starting Needle turn applique. That one is way out of my league. I like to mix in piecing with NT Applique. The quilt, if done well surely has award winning potential.

I thought I was adventerous but not for that particular quilt. Maybe someday I might be skilled enough to tackle a Baltimore album but I think I will get my feet wet with something a little simpler like Rose of Sharon.

I love a challenge, and do not really do "easy and fast" but Im afraid this one would take so long I would be setting it aside to work on something else and never get it done. It is a beautiful quilt though!!

All I can do to finish the simple ones much less all that! Good luck to all who attempt this. You have more patience than I.

I would love to say I have the patience for that quilt.. but the reality is ... it would end up as a coaster.

Beautiful, but as of right now I'm in my right mind, if I attempted that I wouldn't be so I'll pass.

To me it looks like it's all applique and I love applique almost as much as paper piecing.I could do that as if I were doing a block of the month and take my time and not rush it and know I could get it done. I think anyone could do it if they approached it in their own way!

I love medallions - I think someday in my life, maybe, I would try some of the pieced bits and substitute something SANE for all of the applique.

I like a challenge but for me that would be a project that would take forever.

Wow!!! Beautiful quilt but Im not that good or adventurous!!!

If anyone DOES decide to do this pattern, PLEASE show us your progress!!!

Looks like most of us are just not up for the challenge. I did go and check out the instructions and saved them. Saving them for what I don't know! I don't intend to start it anytime soon.

I think most of us have a quilt we would love to do but something is holding us back. It's fun to dream even if you never do the quilt.

I think its because we live in the age of the instant fix. We want it now, and don't want to work hard for it. I try to remind myself that it would be worth the work. The only thing that holds us back is ourselves. Its that spoiled rotten inner child! She needs a good talking too!.....LOL! I'm with you, it's fun to dream!

I wouldn't have a problem attempting it, but I think it's awfully busy. I'd probably leave out some of the elements here and there to calm it down.

Nope, not that adventurous!

No way. It makes my eyeballs hurt just looking at it. I'm not saying it isn't gorgeous just super busy and way out of my league and comfort zone.

Yep it is busy to the eye, its a 1790's vintage pattern you can find more info about it here http://estheraliu.blogspot.com/2013/...-marriage.html I can't help but love it and hope to someday make it, yeah right. For me it's not about the look as much as it is the talent and determination it takes to make such a quilt. Quilts in a day or week are nice, but what about that masterpiece and working outside the comfort zone? Gals we as quilters have become lazy with our rotary cutters and fusible webbing. I say I'd like to make it but you don't see me running to the stash with pattern in hand!....LOL! Heck I'm still working My Tweets Block of the month, it was supposed to take one year to finish, I'm in my second year.

I've been working on my 1/4" seam for 3 years. For now, if it's not easy, I have to pass. :D

with applique there's no 1/4 inch seam to worry about! It's a freedom you'll love.

Love it and I would do it as a BOM with friends but am also a book person,saving patterns on my computer doesn't interest me unless I can print them it would take me forever!!!!

Its printable! Lucky you!

I think it is stunning -- but, would really like to see it made up rather than just computer generated. Even the center 18" block would be a show stopping wall hanging! Thanks for sharing

Adventurous?
 

I am an all weather sewist - like to make a wide variety. Not a traditional quilter though I find QB very helpful and interesting. I'd say I like a "challenge" more than adventure. I'm in the final phases of 2 twin "bloomquilts" by Amy Butler for my granddaughters (http://www.amybutlerdesign.com/produ...e_patterns.php) Thirty some yards of designer fabric and 600 yo yos later ( pattern was free lol) I'm ready to sew the flowers on and call it done. I saw the picture and HAD to make it for SOMEBODY! Those will be enough adventure for me for quite awhile. Just gathering 25 different fabrics from many sources was a challenge. I wanted to use all of her fabrics so they would mirror the photo. It's been a couple of years since I started and I'm ready to be done.

well its very beautiful but...not on my list of things to try. I am way too much of a newbie at quilting to attempt anything like that yet.

No way!!!!

Being disable now (depleted motor skills), I try to challenge myself as a quilter in making a pattern look better or give it my own twist. I have two started quilts that I will never be able to finish, don't want to add a third one to the pile !!

Wow! It is beautiful. Maybe someday. After I finish my GFG lol

Beautiful quilt but way beyond me.

Well.... with fusible applique, yes, no seam allowance to worry about. There are other methods that do turn under the raw edge of applique by 1/4 inch. :thumbup:

I went from the freezer paper and starch method, to the heat-resistant template and starch method, and now I'm contemplating a wash-away stabilizer and glue method. Maybe someday I'll come back to the fusible-and-button-stitch method.

It is a beauty, but definitely not my style.

Guys, I'm game. I love applique, doing it in the evening while watching TV. I have gone to the site and am unable to see how to get the past patterns as they are offering #7 now. Obviously, I need 1-6 as well as being able to sign up for the next months. Has anyone figured it out?

Some of her past patterns are really nice also and not quite so detailed. The one called "Pink" is sweet.

Anyone else going to attempt this one?

Peckish - have you tried back-basting applique? I find it to be the easiest method of needle-turn applique. The only thing I do with the starch method of preparation, is small circles. Just cannot get them smooth when they are tiny. Otherwise, like back-basting.