I've probably made 15-20 stack and whacks, and over 20 Take 5s (my go to, get it done in a hurry pattern)...both are easy to make...could be because I've done so many!! LOL!!

I have made a number of Carpenter Star quilts in different sizes (our last name is Carpenter) from Debbie Maddy's book - Simple Stars - Beautiful Quilts - No Diamonds - No "Y" seams. The quilts make up very quickly. Next BIG project is to make one for each of our nine grandchildren. Wish me luck.

[ATTACH=CONFIG]471164[/ATTACH]I am right now making this kite quilt for the third time for a baby boy. Each time I use totally different and colors and fabrics. It's very easy and I love how it looks.

Plus years ago I made MANY Log Cabin Christmas wreath wall hangings. Too numerous to even count!! They made great gifts.

I don't consider using the same block in more than one quilt a repeat of the quilt pattern. Log Cabin, for example, isn't a quilt pattern, it's a block pattern. You could make nothing but log cabin blocks your entire quilting life and never put them together into the same arrangement (quilt pattern) more than once. Same for Drunkard's Path and a myriad of other blocks. That said, I've never duplicated a quilt pattern, mine or anyone else's.

I make the same pattern over and over for children's quilts for the hospital. It is usually a 4 patch with a 6" focus fabric block alternating. That gives me about a 3" grid to quilt just marking the large block. It is quick and easy and with the right fabric choices is very appealing to kids.
Once I had enough bed quilts. And had made several for my grandson, I started making donation quilts. I need a purpose for the quilt. I don't make a quilt just for the sake of making it without knowing what I'll do with it. I know, weird, right?
SVAL

I'm working on that one right now. It's a wall hanging so the top finished quickly. Just need to sandwich, quilt and bind it, and I'll be done. Really fun pattern!

I find I have two favorite give away quilts. One is the tumbler that I usually make in two colors. I use fleece for the backing and I tell people that the main color tumbler, is the tumbler that catches all the good wishes, love and prayers from loved one. The background tumbler is the upside down tumbler, is the one that empties all the troubles and worries away.

The second one is the Beatitudes quilt that I purchase a panel from Block Party Studio. Also back this one with fleece. On the label for the Beatitudes quilt I always add "You are Blessed!"

They both make warm cuddle quilts and have been well received.

looking forward to show and tell ;-)

I have made 3 Vintage Moments by Marsha McClusky patterns and several Yellow Brick Road quilts. I have made several Stack and Whack quilts using the pinwheel block and the fan blocks.

I've made several disappearing 9; each one is so different, don't even know it's the same pattern

Yep, I totally agree!

I make tops for Project Linus and my "go to" pattern is the Potato Chip because you can't make just one. It's just a 8.5" block surrounded by a 2.5" strip on all sides. You can also use a 10" center block. You can alternate two colors center and sides or get fancier with the addition of compatible fabrics. This pattern can also be cut into quarters and, by twisting two opposite corners 180 degrees and sewing like a D9P, you get a whole new look. Lightning fast!

I usually am making 4-8 or these tops at the time. They also do fine with or without a border. As to how many times I have duplicated this or other patterns (like nine patch/snowball) only the good Lord knows!

Maniac!
I read somewhere it is better to be silent and be thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt BUT I am not going to be able to sleep until i know what is the Boston 1954 pattern. If it's that easy, I am dying to know. I googled it without result. HELP!

Boston1954 is the name of the original poster of this thread ;-)

When I make a new pattern, I try to do at least 2 so that the pattern is somehow imbedded in my brain. The most I have done from any one pattern I think, is about 12 Lucky Stars (Atkinson Designs) because they were good for baby quilts and we were building up our stock of baptism quilts at church.

If I need a qult in a hurry I do disappearing 9 patch, or 4 patch quilt. If I am in no hurry I like to try a new pattern, I'll never run out of those, it seems I'm always finding a new book or magazine that has one I have to try. I like courthouse steps too, but I haven't done one of those in a while.

I haven't completed a quilt yet but I know it would take a very good reason for me to do the same pattern twice. So far I haven't followed anyone's' pattern exactly either. I guess it just goes against my nature to follow the directions exactly. I enjoy the planning that I put into new patterns or just changing an existing one to fit my needs. Doing the same thing twice would take the challenge out of it for me.
Rodney

Yellow brick road is my go to pattern so I have repeated it several times. I do love new patterns

For baby quilts, I've used the 9-patch with either a fabric square or snowball block in between - it's a go-to pattern for me when I need a baby gift in a hurry. I've only made 2 bed size log cabins, however, I've probably made 8-10 log cabin wreath wall hangings, as well as table runners. I really like Jacob's Ladder and Contrary Wife, as a change of color here and there makes for beautiful quilts.

Is this Contrary Wife?
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I had to look when I saw that name. :) This isn't my quilt I just found the picture on the web.
Rodney

I have done about 10 string quilts and a half dozen flip flop wallhangings. Other than that, I usually try something new.

I've never used the same pattern twice. I have no objection to doing that and there are a couple that I've been asked to make again using different colors. The only thing I will never use again is a pattern that has a Churn Dash in it. My very first king size quilt was a pattern using Churn Dash and I was so sick of that by the time I finished quilting it that I have a strong aversion to anything containing the Churn Dash. Silly? Probably, but with the beautiful patterns and blocks available I can avoid the Churn Dash. The one pattern that I keep avoiding is the Log Cabin and I love them. I keep thinking I'll mess it up. I've made blocks with so many moving pieces that I have to label them to keep them straight, so why do I think a log cabin will be my downfall? Dunno, but it is a challenge I will eventually conquer.

Me too!
;)

Okay here is a bit of show and tell. These are three example of the ten times I have done the Boxed Squares.

For mhollifiel, the sizes are 2 1/2 inch squares, and the rectangles are 2 1/2 x 6 1/2. It is a wonderful pattern, and I hope you decide to do it one time. It's so very easy.

Until I'm done with it it may be once it may be 10 or more....someone above said something about just because it's the same block dosen't mean its the same quilt, I totally agree. I'll get bored with certain fabrics faster than block patterns.

Annie!
You are a love and thank you! I didn't realize that Boston 1954 was your QB name. DUH!
This looks like a potato chip block with different sized pieces; i.e. the center is much smaller than the Potato Chip big block center and the sides are larger making up the difference.
Best part, I have strips and blocks ALREADY cut so I can try this RIGHT NOW! Raise your right hand, put it over your left shoulder and give yourself a good pat on the back from me.
Thanks again!

i have made tons doing just squares for baby quilts!!

I know I won't, but just looking at my patterns makes me smile. All the colors that can be used and how happy they would make my family and friends gives me pleasure. Now if I could figure out how to live to 150...

Absolutely beautiful, just by changing the colors you have created works of art.

I've made 3 quilts twice; basket weave, bento box and log cabin. I've also made a generic star quilt many times over, with slight variations each time. I've made a lot of rag quilts and heart quilts. Guess there are a few that I tend to gravitate to!

Although I am a fan of so many quilts, so little time, I have made several log cabins (4+) and I know I have made about 10 OBW's. My OBW's have different fabrics, sizes, etc., but when it comes down to it they are OBW's. Other than that I usually make just one of each pattern. I do, however, want to make another Bento Box because I have some great fabrics for it. Oh, do string quilts count? I have made countless ones of those for giving.

I made the same table runner this fall about 8 times. Other table runners I've repeated many times too. I have made 4 trips around the world, 3 log cabins, 4 rail fences. I have a super simple baby quilt I've made more than 6 times. Guess you could call it my go-to pattern. I agree in theory about so many quilts, so little time. Honestly, if I have enjoyed the process and results, I don't mind repeating the pattern. Love to see how different it looks every time with changing up the fabrics and themes.

This made me smile. To a non-quilter, you would look extremely healthy, energetic, and well travelled. :D

I have made at least 10baby blankets using the same crazy quilt pattern

I keep doing the nine patch or twelve inch blocks. I have made 3 of the nine patch and one with twelve inch blocks. Please be more adventurous than I. I am new to the long arm quilting and quilting on the machine. I have hand quilted for years and was never afraid to try something new.

Ive made many 9 P , D9P and 4 P because they can be put together so many different ways...

I've done several personal sized turning 20s. Ends up being turning 8 or 9. I think the end product looks so different according to fabric. And, they are so easy

When I need a quick quilt, I always seem to fall back on the easiest one, Irish Chain. I have made five so far, and two TAW just because I cut too much fabric for the first one. One was a Queen, and the other lap size. The only difference was the outer border, one was blue, and the other had a yellow outer border.

I too have a hardtime making the same pattern twice. There are just to many patterns out there to try. :)

That's me too