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sewnsewer2 06-18-2008 06:13 AM

and where did you find it? I'm thinking of going to the book store and would like some suggestions. I don't know how to paper piece or quilt as you go yet. :(

Brenda Retzlaff 06-22-2008 04:54 AM

I am making a baby quilt with pinwheels. They are so cute and fun to make. There are tons of patterns all over the Internet ...a lot of them are free. Take a look to see what intrigues you.

tlrnhi 06-22-2008 04:55 AM


Originally Posted by Loretta
My all time fevorite is Mariners Compass but it is too challenging for a beginner like me. So my next favorite would be anything with stars.

Oh no Loretta. Try it! It's paper pieced.
I was scared to death to do paper piecing. Thought it was WAY out of my league. I really just a beginner too. I go for the easy patterns.
Just sit and take your time, you will be able to do it.
If I can, anyone can!

Minda 06-22-2008 05:48 AM

My favorites are log cabin and mariner's compass.
Loretta, I agree with tlrnhi that you should try paper piecing. It isn't difficult, it's just different than regular piecing. Check out these sites and give it a try :D :D :

http://ajpadilla.com/beginners-corner/paper-piecing-tutorial

http://www.nmia.com/~mgdesign/qor/technique/pfp.htm


quiltwoman 06-22-2008 07:14 AM

My favorite is lone star/bethlehem star. I made my first from a book called Quilts, Quilts, Quilts. There are several versions of the book and it's a pretty helpful guide. I'd check it out from the library b4 deciding to buy.

Good luck. Can't wait to see what catches your eye.
HTH,
Julie

thequiltlady08 06-22-2008 10:02 AM

My favorite is the Ohio Star... no, I'd have to say Churn Dash... or Log Cabin, but maybe it's the Friendship Star... :) -get my point??? I don't really have a favorite one... I love all of them - I actually made a baby quilt (36 x 36) that was just one Churn Dash block - supersized... it turned out cute.

Janeen 06-22-2008 10:08 AM

I like Ohio Star, Snowball, a plain ole 9 patch, Irish Chains, etc.

Sometimes I'll just go through my books looking for inspiration - and pick patterns based on the fabric I want to use at a particular time...
I've said it before ... I like using traditional patterns with the newer wilder fabrics 8)

barbsbus 06-22-2008 10:12 AM

I like to do tumbling blocks, especially on children's quilts. I like to fussy cut pictures and make them scrappy, Uses up a lot of scrapes.

barbsbus 06-22-2008 10:13 AM

Actually I like a lot others, Grandmother's Garden must be my second choice.

azdesertrat 06-22-2008 11:41 AM

log cabin,When ever I see this pattern I think of a nice warm quilt,homey


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