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sprice 08-25-2015 05:58 AM

I can't imagine torturing myself with something as exacting as that. I'm with zozee, find a different pattern.

Geri B 08-25-2015 07:05 AM

Went to website...oh my!...then went to pdf for corrections...looked at all the many, many different size pieces....ah, no thanks, want to keep what little sanity I have left.....but for those who have are, or will do, my hat is off to you...it is a very intriguing pattern...oh, btw, I looked for the odd things that drive someone here over the edge(sorry forgot who), couldn't see what it was...point out please, thanks

Also I agree with spruce on resizing to that obscure fraction....no way! Jmho

nancyw 08-26-2015 04:10 AM

You could make it four by four.

susananne 08-26-2015 07:12 AM

I am excited to do this pattern, but a bit scared to start it. Once I decide on the method the doing will be easier. Thanks for all the input.

yonnikka 08-26-2015 08:26 AM


Originally Posted by Sewnoma (Post 7296855)
There are a few spots on this quilt (in the pattern) where the lines aren't right. It bugs me every time...(ME, TOO) ... my eyes are immediately drawn to the weird areas whenever I see one in person.

I'm glad you mentioned this, as it is a quirk that is very unsettling. I believe to make a new Labyrinth quilt sized perfectly for a baby quilt and for a Throw would be a good challenge. It could be a true maze so that the mouse can escape without going crazy... and it would be more calming to the eye. I hope to see your completed work, susananne, I'll be watching.

Pam S 08-26-2015 10:33 AM

I think you could go with 4 or 6 blocks and still have the labyrinth effect. I made this quilt and didn't find it so hard as long as I put all my cut pieces in separate baggies, labeled, was careful to sew my seams exactly a scant 1/4" and pressed very carefully. The cutting process did take almost as long as the piecing. It was worth it just for the wow factor I get from everybody who sees it. And be sure to get the pattern corrections from the designer's website.

kristakz 08-26-2015 02:41 PM


Originally Posted by bearisgray (Post 7296846)
I wonder how hard it would be to make it a true labyrinth. As far as I could tell, all the paths dead- ended.

Yes, that bothered me about this pattern too. So I created my own labyrinth, with a true path through the quilt. It's not that difficult, but it was very time consuming.

kristakz 08-26-2015 02:43 PM


Originally Posted by susananne (Post 7296557)
I bought the Labyrinth Walk pattern and fabric to make it but I'd like to do it as a throw. The pattern is for a queen. Has anyone reduced it or know how to? I do not have EQ. Engineer hubby resized it by calculations and formulas but I can not cut to the 32nd of an inch. :( It is not the kind of pattern that blocks can be removed from as it is only 9 large blocks and they are all part of the design. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

http://www.quiltmag.com/resources/la...rn-correction/

Personally, I would just make it 2x2 blocks. That would give you a 56" square quilt. And since there is no path through the labyrinth anyway, you don't lose anything (in my opinion) by making it smaller.

quiltmouse 08-26-2015 03:14 PM

I think four blocks, 2x2 is your best bet, too. If you use the two upper left blocks, and the lower two right blocks, you would only have to tweak the outer white edge & corner shadings on the lower left & upper right.

susananne 09-01-2016 08:58 PM

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I decided to go with the 2x2 format on this. Here are some pictures of the end result. Had some left over fabric so I made a fun back.[ATTACH=CONFIG]557313[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]557314[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]557312[/ATTACH]


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