Pattern doesn't show which fabric to use
 

http://www.connectingthreads.com/pat...__D10720D.html

I love this quilt, how can I figure out which fabrics to use, I can't see a close up??? This is my first time trying to copy a pattern.

I love these colors.

Did you buy the pattern?

evidently she is just winging it. background fabric is around the blocks and the center of other blocks. if you do scrappy, just make one and see how much of each color you want to use you will need. without the pattern to tell you specifics, that's the best one can do.

Patterns may give a specific fabric line, but often times they do not. This pattern is by an independent pattern designer, not a fabric company, so chances are that's why she didn't include the specific fabric line info. If you are trying to get close to the photo of the quilt, take the pattern to your LQS and pick out fabrics that approximate, or send the designer an email.

Look at the Merry Go Round tutorial on MSQC site. She has one almost like it.

The designer's website gives fabric info - it's Moda Etchings. http://www.itssewemma.com/love-links-quilt-pattern

I really hope you mean you bought the pattern, but this information wasn't given. The pattern is only $9, which is not much compared to the cost of fabric, batting, etc. I've taken inspiration from patterns before, but if I can't figure it out from the picture, I feel I really owe it to the designer to not just steal their idea.

I have this pattern. The amount of fabric for each different color fabric is given. It's the same as any other pattern.

One way to enlarge the pattern is to copy picture into Word Document. You can then enlarge it.

{as long as you bought it in the first place- so have it to copy/enlarge; just copying a commercial pattern is a violation of copyright; you are supposed to purchase the pattern for your use}

I assume you buy the pattern. The merry go round is similiar and only needs 5inch squares in each colour to make.
Not finished top only. PM if you want m instructions no charm pack was hurt.

I always buy pattern. It's just easier.

Good morning -

I am curious, based on comments about the importance of buying this pattern, where the difference is between making a quilt you see in a picture, on pinterest, etc, and making the quilt we're talking about here from the picture. It would seem like the same thing, yes? Don't all of you have big files of online pictures? Just curious.

Hugs,
Charlotte

http://www.pinkchalkfabrics.com/inde...oducts_id=8630

middle of page is the list of fabrics used............

"I am curious, based on comments about the importance of buying this pattern, where the difference is between making a quilt you see in a picture, on pinterest, etc, and making the quilt we're talking about here from the picture. It would seem like the same thing, yes? Don't all of you have big files of online pictures? Just curious."

I share your curiosity. Some patterns are so easy to execute that it boggles the mind that there actually is a pattern. And some patterns are so minimal and lacking in information, it further boggles the mind that they are called a pattern. When the designer gives very clear instruction, has an innovative method, lists yardages for for various sizes, includes tips and suggestions for fabric selection and quilting -- then yes, a pattern is a wonderful thing, and I buy my share.

But when it's a very obvious and basic piecing, and I'm honestly going to make it using methods I prefer and in a size that suits my needs, and I can construct a similar block without even measuring or drafting on paper-- sorry, not going to do it. That just gets silly.

There are etsy sellers who apparently believe that they invented a ninepatch and who want to sell you their pattern for making them. And furthermore, they expect you to credit them as inventor, each and every time you make a nine patch block. I actually had one of them contact me on pinterest to chastise me for not crediting her for the quilt I posted. Amusingly, I made the quilt in question before she was in kindergarten, which kind of took the wind out of her sails.

The fabric is by Moda and its called Etchings - It was sold a couple of years ago - you may find some but it may take a while to find it. I believe the designer is Three Sisters - sometimes other lines will reflect closely in color to a previous line. Good luck

For me, the important questions are:
1) Is it so obvious that I can figure it out myself, and/or is it a traditional block?
2) Why was the picture on the internet - was the creator trying primarily to share what she/he had made, or were they trying to advertise a product they were selling?

If it's a traditional quilt, or something so dead simple I can make it without a pattern, I don't feel any obligation to buy the pattern.

If the creator just wanted to display their beautiful work, I might let them know I had been inspired by it, but as long they aren't trying to sell it, I don't feel an obligation to buy it.

If the creator posted the picture primarily to sell the pattern they had created (as is the case here), AND the piecing isn't especially simple/common (as is the case here), AND I can't figure out things that would be included in the pattern (as seems to be the case here), then I feel I should be paying for the pattern rather than asking other people to help me copy the creator's work.

There's a whole lot of grey area here, of course... what one person considers simple or common, another wouldn't. I guess what it boils down to is if I can't easily figure it out myself, and I'm taking away from someone else's livelihood by trying to exactly copy it, then I think I should pay for it. Other people will put those goalposts in different places, but from the comments in this thread, it seems that other people have them in roughly the same place. I also differentiate between being inspired by something, and trying to make an exact copy of it, but I think this explanation has been long-winded enough! :)

I hope this makes sense.

I,ve seen it in moda collection

Looks like moda 3 sisters fabrics. Look at their lines, you'll find similar patterns and color schemes

Looks like other beat me to the punch.....I read the comments after I posted.....I love moda fabrics

lol, great story ;-)

I haven't made but a few quilts... but I always buy the pattern... I own my own retail stores and appreciate those who support my local business so I also like to support those who worked to design and took the time to create a pattern.

Ethical issues aside, the "took the time" part seems to vary a lot. I've only used 2 patterns. One, from a magazine, had errors in it that i didn't discover until a dozen blocks were made. The second, from Fig Tree, had only vague and careless references to making the pattern with yardage. By the time I drew it out and computed everything, like the area of a precut strip vs a FQ, I could have written much better directions. Apparently, you were supposed to buy her jelly rolls or be confused.

I have a huge picture file and get great inspiration on patterns and colors from it. The only place I'm well out of my depth is applique. I look for "dancing umbrellas" everywhere I go. If I drew that, it definitely wouldn't look like umbrellas. :)

hugs,
Charlotte

The picture doesn't show you which fabrics to use because you're supposed to buy the pattern. If you're going to copy the quilt without buying the pattern then you also have to figure out what fabrics to use and how much of each fabric. Plus you have to figure out your own cutting and sewing instructions.

I import a picture of a quilt in EQ7, trace the block pattern and print out the cutting directions. I buy the pattern when I can't figure out the method of how to make the block or put it all together in the pattern design. Many simple blocks, like all the modern quilts now, are very easy to make without a pattern. I will not buy a pattern when I can see in the picture how it is made.

It's weird that everyone thinks she should buy the pattern, but when the gal took a long time and money and made 'The Disappearing Design Wall', where she used a roll up for your window that you yank on and it rolls down and you yank on it and it rolls up and she added fabric to one side to hold blocks and made a beautiful box that she stained that the roll up goes in and I wrote that I bought it and loved it and people responded and said that they would make their own instead of spending the money. What is the difference? This woman went out of business. She had a great idea. I love my Disappearing Design Wall. It hangs over my closet door. I have no room on my walls in my sewing room. It is a great invention. If people would have bought from her instead of making their own, she would still be in business and making money. I heard she is trying to sell her business to her daughters. It's too bad - she thought up such a great idea, but as you are saying that she should buy the pattern, you should have bought her design wall. We should help other quilters when they come up with ideas. Not steal their ideas!

I am confused! Are you looking for the specific fabric that they used or the pattern itself or how to make it(pattern). Many patterns do not tell /you the fabric line since you can choose your own fabric line /color ways.. The CT link for this pattern gives you the amount of fabric needed so you do not have to buy the pattern for that info. If it the color way that you want then print out the pattern and take it to you LQS to buy colors. If it the pattern you want to have then breakdown and buy it if you are not experienced enough to figure out the design . Many time it is easier to buy pattern then to then to figue it out yourself. All that saidI have seen a "similiar" design wit other name by different designer. So who's work are you copying????

I love that pattern also. Love the colors they made it in. Were you able to find the fabric line??

Quilt pattern publishers really need to step up the quality and be more transparent about what their patterns include if they want to hold people to a strict standard of "you must buy the pattern to show support of the creator". And I guess I think that shop owners need to be part of that move to ensure that when they sell a pattern, it's a quality pattern-- one that does, in fact, offer value and detail and innovation.

There are patterns I've seen (occasionally even bought) that are full of errors, make poor use of the fabric creating needless waste of expensive yardage, skip important details, really bad photos or illustrations. Some look really nice, but the technique just isn't there. It really irks me to buy a pattern which has been sealed in plastic wrap (or is a pdf download online), so I have no way of assessing how good it is. You open it up, and it's crap, with a nice and inspiring photo on the cover. Experience of wasted money on bad patterns is probably the number one reason people don't want to buy patterns.

I used to be one of those who would copy a craft idea that I saw in a show or on line. what I found out is that often after you buy all the supplies to make 1 of something you have spent more money that if you had just bought it. Now I just buy item (if price is good) insrtead of making it!