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Onebyone 02-21-2015 07:25 AM

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I like quilts that are one of a kind.
I like to mix patterns to make one pattern. The patterns are not my design but the finished design is. Here is one I made using the Disappearing Pinwheel block and and a pieced duck block.

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EmiliasNana 02-21-2015 07:33 AM

I like quilts that are:
personalized for a specific person
have a combination of piecing, embroidery and applique
pay attention to details (color, design, small surprises)
completed in a few months after starting
loved and used

Pat G 02-21-2015 07:56 AM

I like quilts that make people think I'm the most creative, talented person ever. LOL

carolynjo 02-21-2015 08:25 AM

What a wonderful list for us to dream about!

gvolle44 02-21-2015 08:35 AM

I like quilts that sing!:D

quiltin-nannie 02-21-2015 08:41 AM


Originally Posted by Barb in Louisiana (Post 7098558)
I like quilts that are finished......think 46 UFO's and another 100+ fabric kits complete with pattern attached. What was I thinking???? Apparently I wasn't.


Wow! And I thought I had a lot of kits put together! You could sew without leaving the house for years!

CAS49OR 02-21-2015 09:13 AM

I like quilts that
1. look difficult but are actually easy to make
2. create optical illusions
3. look artistic and unique
4. are fun to make without a lot of tedious repetition (is tedious repetition an oxymoron? lol)
5. have beautiful unique colors

captlynhall 02-21-2015 10:32 AM


Originally Posted by tessagin (Post 7099413)
I like quilts made with love. No matter the pattern because somewhere in there is a heart!

Well said.
I also like quilts that are:
A tiny bit of a challenge, which isn't hard since I'm pretty new to this.
Hand quilted
Have wonderful colors that fit the design
That allow me to learn something new each time

quiltingbuddy 02-21-2015 11:30 AM

I like quilts that:

I love/others love
are quilted rather than tied
give me satisfaction of accomplishment
let me try new things
are fun to make

williesmom 02-21-2015 11:42 AM

[QUOTE
Do not have 92 pieces in every block.[/QUOTE]

Ditto! I recently finished an animal quilt top and omitted the monkey I drafted, as it had 40 pieces in an 8" finished block. Yuck!

RedGarnet222 02-21-2015 11:52 AM


Originally Posted by #1piecemaker (Post 7099403)
I like quilts (I make) to:
1. knock your socks off
2. captures your eyes and doesn't let them go
3. makes you feel some kind of emotion
4. make you want to grab it from me and run

I love this answer!

Friday1961 02-21-2015 04:21 PM

Optical illusions
Are hand quilted
Use scraps in beautiful and inventive ways
Make outstanding and beautiful use of fabrics and colors

Friday1961 02-21-2015 04:24 PM


Originally Posted by bearisgray (Post 7098812)
Are finished.


The best answer!

Yooper32 02-22-2015 03:54 AM

...that are cut, sewn, quilted, bound and done.

Mamaw322 02-22-2015 04:01 AM

Are wonky so you don't have to match seams!

Texas_Sue 02-22-2015 04:02 AM

I like quilts that
1. Use Pat Speth's mehods of units. You can audition them and come up with a pleasing design or use the setting she has shown.
2. I love scrap quilts.
3 I also love civil war quilts and bargello quilts.
4. Most of all I love donation quilts.

twinkie 02-22-2015 04:53 AM

...are like eye candy.
...that make others say OMG.
...that you can really tell the recipient is amazed.

nwm50 02-22-2015 06:00 AM

Made me proud to make
Fits receiver theme
Giving with joy
Used up scraps but looked intentional

maviskw 02-22-2015 07:02 AM

I love quilts:
* That use up my little scraps, not my yardage. (A four inch square is considered yardage.)
* Are going to be used.
* Are loved by all those grandchildren and their parents.
* That go to charity.
* That you made!

Jackie R 02-22-2015 04:26 PM


Originally Posted by crashnquilt (Post 7098119)
Are made with love in the heart
Received with appreciation and joy
Used for the purpose of warmth and comfort

Ditto - more or less my view too except for a wall hanging, table topper, placemats, etc. occasionally.

zozee 02-22-2015 04:42 PM

I like to make quilts that:
-inspire me to jump in to the fabric stash
-have a recipient in mind, mostly for comfort and joy
-are colorful
-don't take more than 2 months to finish
-have motion but aren't busy
-fully cover the user from head to over-the-toes

I like to look at quilts that
-have multiple subpatterns within
-are whimsical
-use color in a unique way
-are symmetrical

oldtisme 02-22-2015 07:29 PM

That are easy to do but look intricate
That let my kids know they were made for them with my love
That help me learn something new

Sewhappygal 02-26-2015 08:51 AM

Have been made for ME. Being a quilter myself I have never been given a quilt. I do LOVE making and giving my quilts away.

Sewnoma 02-26-2015 09:44 AM

I like (to make) quilts that...
...are fun to put together
...are a challenge to put together
...have lots of colors, are scrappy and/or "crazy"
...are my own design
...feature a lot of jewel tones offset by black
...have a geek/science/technology theme
...are a gift for someone special

I like (to look at) quilts that...
...are made by someone I know
...are made by a new quilter (I love to cheer beginners on!)
...feature a lot of handwork such as piecing, quilting, or embroidery embellishments
...have so much going on that I have to look and look and look and still keep finding new things
...have really good, inspiring FMQ
...are really detailed art quilts where I have to almost touch it with my nose to see what's going on
...make me stop and think, or have an emotional impact
...feature clever jokes or puns (hidden or obvious)
...won't leave my mind, to the point I have to go back and look some more
...are "landscape" quilts featuring local places/images
...are really complex designs I don't think I'll ever do myself
...are modern and challenge tradition
...are traditional, homey favorites

Mostly it could be shortened to simply "I like quilts" and be spot-on accurate! I've seen quilts that brought up feelings of shock and horror due to the subject matter, but I still like the quilt itself, if that makes any sense.


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