When I do two alike I cut and sew at the same time.
That way they get done at the same time. Others it definitely would end up as a UFO.

that is a great idea, i need to make 2 for the camper bunks, but have been putting it off because i knew i would hate to make the same quilt twice...duh....great idea, thanks

Another thought is to make different patterns for both sides and make both reversable. Then you've got 4 options!

YES!!!!! One year my principal wanted me to make 3 lap-sized quilts for two of our staff members and one for his wife! I loved the design ("Snowmen in the Woods" from Quiltmaker magazine), but by the time I was finished I never wanted to see another snowman for the rest of my life!!! All totaled I made four that year. The fourth one was for my stepfather. His was actually the first one I started. I took it to school, and the principal thought it would be a wonderful gift idea! I must have the word "Sucker" tatooed on my forehead!! Each snowman block was personalized to the individuals and to their family members. They all loved them, but those quilts burned me out! I haven't done another snowman quilt since then!! My sister-in-law, however, loves snowmen so............... :shock:

I recently made twin quilts for my 2 great nieces born May 2. I was really excited to do both of them.

I've only repeated the same pattern on a quilt twice & swore I'd never make another one with that pattern again. Well guess what? My best friend wanted me to make a quilt for her & guess which pattern she picked? I've got it pieced, sandwiched & have started the hand quilting, but just can't seem to finish it!!! It didn't take me very long to put it together, but it may end up being a seven year project before I get the quilting done.

My friend of 30 years had twin grandsons. I did one of Tricia Cribbs Turning Twenty patterns. Instead of 20 fat quarters to make a large quilt with 20 blocks (set 4x5) I used 24 fat quarters and made 12 blocks for each baby quilt (set 3x4). Some of all 24 fabrics were in both quilts, but every block was different. They were a lot of fun to make, but didn't feel at all like making the same thing twice.

I know what you mean. I finished my dads Stairway to Cat Heaven and will give it to him tomorrow. My sisters quilt (same pattern ) need a little bit of work and quilted to be done. I should of had it done too but I keep putting it off. I'm getting tired of the pattern.

I am working on two quilts for my nephews that will be virtually identical. I am making 84 12" blocks for them. I think the only thing that will be different will be the backing. I found some cuddle fabric that will match the camo green in the top, so one of the quilts will have a black background and one will have a green background. I am using digital camo fabric, so the top will look like a digital pattern as well. I think I will quilt them differently as well.

I second the vote of cutting and sewing both at the same time. Makes it go quicker and becomes less tedious in the long run.

I personally have trouble finishing any quilt, even if it doesn't have a twin!!!!! :)

Rachel