Quick Quilt Ideas
 

Do you have a "go to" pattern for a quick but intricate quilt? I'm looking for ideas for future quilts (as if I need more on my bucket list!) The only one I can think of off hand is the double Irish chain. Anymore ideas?

how about a disappearing block? they all look more intricate than they are

Around the Garden Twist is my favorite go to quilt for that purpose.

I'm new to quilting and have only made a few, so take this with a grain of salt. 3 dudes goes together really well and looks great. I'm working on one now that's also very fast but looks great...just took framed squares, split them diagonally, mix them up and reassemble. Easy peasy, looks great and gives you a lot of quilting options. Depending on how large you make your squares, you can cover a lot of ground quickly. I have no idea what the pattern would be called, but I saw a gorgeous example on Facebook done in Fall colors. Here's my example, although not as nice as the one I saw and still in progress: [ATTACH=CONFIG]578356[/ATTACH] although you might want to leave out the dog... ;)

Ohhhh I love that!

Fractured Crystals by Linda Ballard is my all time favorite quilt to do. It is deceptively easy and fast to make. In fact, I used to teach a class at a LQS for this pattern, and almost every single person who attended my class walked out with a completed wallhanging in under 3 hours!

http://www.letsquilt.com/Classes/D-H...5/Default.aspx

The Eleanor Burns Quick Trip is fast and easy, but looks really nice. I made one crib size (actually made 2 - the quilt is reversible) and they went together really fast. I am working on xlong twin size quilts now to use on our split king bed and it is going fast too. I think this will replace YBR as my default quick quilt going forward.

Delectable Mountains made with 10" squares. MSQC did a video not long ago. I made a bunch of blocks in a short amount of time. I'm thinking about mixing the strips for another so it looks scrappy.

I want that...with the dog!

Ha ha! He'd happily give you plenty of kisses and "encouragement" in your endeavor!

I make a lot of double slice quilts. Jenny Doan shows how on youtube.

Thanks for all the suggestions! I'm loving them all, and the dog!

Warm Wishes is a free pattern online. It is always quick and looks complicated. And I like a rail fence quilt too.

Dina

Disappearing 4-patch is relatively quick, easy and looks intricate.

Rob

How about 'Half Step Block', 'Bento Block' or HST with one color in each of the blocks.
Mike

I like nine patch blocks alternating with snowballs. Can be very effective, depending on the fabric you use.

Potato Chip Quilt! So named because you can't make just one.

Warm Wishes is my all time favorite. Have made many... all given away. It looks complicated, but isn't.

I'll never tire of log cabins and Irish chain quilts with all their variations.

I would like it, and the dog too.

I totally agree, mary. The fabric choices can change this pattern up so much. I have made tons of baby quilts with this pattern and they all look so different.

I have had good luck with Panels and borders, closing it with a closing border of Flying Geese, Piano Keys, ect.
Both Missouri Star and Keepsake have really nice-looking panels.
Good luck!
Mariah

Jenny has a really neat pineapple quilt that is easy to make but looks very difficult. I watched her tutorial video last night and that is another quilt on my bucket list.

I like this: https://www.quiltingboard.com/tutori...ck-t92447.html

Wow, I love this one! Is the only way to get the pattern is by buying it?

I love that, too. I'd buy it if there was a download.

Watson

Great colors! Reminds me of a winter night and hot chocolate.

I'm guessing it is. I bought the project book from her when I attended a workshop of hers years ago. The workbook I have is a spiral bound book has clear, easy to follow instructions and step by step illustrations. Assuming she still has the same format, it is totally worth it.