I never make the same thing twice, though I will make variations on a style. So for example I've made several log cabin quilts, but each of them is very different, despite being the same basic block -- some are wonky, some are scrappy, some are traditional, some are improv.

A great part of what I like about quilting is the flexability and creativity in the moment, so I am not inclined to repeat myself ever.

RST

Oh, of course it's not a bad thing if you enjoy making them. I'd love to know what your "same old pattern" is...

There is not ONE quilt out of 15 that i have made that are the same pattern. I love everything to be different. I have only posted a couple of them. Go to my site and have a look. Would love to hear what you think. :-D

Love your actavar

AMEN

Cynthia

I've only repeated quilt patterns for the quilts for my grands, so that they don't think the quilt that someone else received is more special than theirs.

Recently made one for my new granddaughter by marriage, to match the quilts I made for her new cousin and new big sister. The other 2 girls thought I made hers bigger! Geesh, same amount of blocks, same size. Told them maybe theirs has shrunk from laundering over the last few years.

warm quilt hugs, sue in CA

I think I have quilter's ADD. I can barely get done with one quilt when another one grabs my attention!! (Saw a few on this board just TODAY that I would like to try.) I can't help it, I want to make everything - and there are still tons of methods and patterns out there I want to try. Each January I make a list of what I'd like to do during the year (Drunkard's path, a Mariner's Compass and New York Beauty, to name a few) but by February, the entire list has changed! I haven't quite decided what my thing is yet, so I'll just have to keep trying new things!

I rarely make the same pattern always a variation of a pattern or one that I love which is the "Trip Around the World". I always have a list of what I want to do next...I asked Santa for the Twister Templates so I am sure I will be making several of those next year. Problem is I have far more patterns I want to make than I have time to make them. And I always see another pattern that makes it to my list which makes the list go longer before I can shorten it by completing another. My "want to make list" has grown enornmously since I've joined this group.

I like to try different patterns. So far, no repeats.

I usually try something new. I haven't made a quilt twice yet, but there are a couple I will do some day. Love new patterns and challenges of some. There are just so many patterns I can't do any twice or three times.

I think the most important thing is figuring out what kinds of quilts you like to make. I have had the experience of starting a project and find that the style or construction does not fit my temperment. I get stuck and then realized this is not for me, For instance, I like piecing but not intricate piecing.

I often do a pattern several time. I like the way that different fabric yield real differenct results. Quilting should make you feel good. You are the designer so do what you like!

I'm fairly new to quilting and have just pieced a few tops but I find myself wanting to repeat the pattern at least one more time just to feel more comfortable with the process. I'm thinking that will change as I grow more confident. I'm jumping in after the first of the year with Bonnie Hunter's current mystery quilt. :shock:

I've quilted for years, and Roll, Roll, Cotton, Boll is my first mystery quilt. I'm loving it!! What fun!

All kinds of pattern and techniques.

I love art quilts. Wacky and scrappy quilts.

What is your pattern called for a table runner that is easy.
I am having a time with the one I have and it is for a beginner, the more I make the more difficult it is. But I think it is me.

One of my favorite things to do is find quilt patterns, trying something new is always a challenge, but I do remake my favorites like the log cabin quilt pattern.

Is this a design of your own or one that you purchased? Do you have a pic you could share? Would love to see it.

I have some old standbys that I go back to if I need something in a hurry. I have a list a mile long of all the new and different quilts I will be making.

Oh, I have made an applique quilt and a star quilt and a nine-patch, but I think I love the star quilts best. Applique is a close second, but I can't see myself repeating the pattern, there are so many to choose from! Have fun either way though :)

Sorry, I have a question to ask all of you but I don't know how to do it on this forum--if that is the right word. Can you plese tell in the simpliest way. Thank you sooooomuch!

I think I see the answer to my question on how to ask a question. So here it is. I am makeing a double sided table runner. My book Your First Quilt Book by Carol Doak says to layer with batting and muslin and baste. So do I put a layer of muslim and batting. Then add the muslim on the second piece. That is 5 layers, too thick.

You'll probably get more answers if you start a new topic. On "main" click on "create new topic."

Thank you I will give it a try. I went to it but didn't know what to write. Great!

I try to do different patterns but still have a few favorites that keep being repeated.

I have made so many quilts since I started about 20 or more years ago. I do repeat the same quilt with different fabrics always enjoy each one. I make one and when someone says they would like that but in a different color I am off and going again. I have been fortunate that I don't have to try to find a home for the quilts I make usually I know who gets this one before I start it so work on it with that person in mind. A friend told me she quit quilts because no one in her family liked them and I was shocked I thought everyone just loved quilts that had been my experience I know some that have been used regularly and washed many times and are still going strong. So I am still making and sharing quilts.