Good topic. You have to learn to walk before you can run is so true. So many of us want to make all the beautiful complicated patterns that we forget to learn the basics and become frustrated when the parts don't fit together. I started teaching my 3 DGD to sew and they get bored with the simple things and want to make more complicated things like purses that they can use. They seem to think that after one pillowcase they are ready to tackle anything!!!
Sue

I made my first quilt in 1978 and many since then. I teach quilting and we use the single Irish chain for the class. It is easy enough to teach accurate cutting, sewing 14" seams, pressing, and matching seams. That quilt has a nine patch and a plain block. I'm actually starting a single Irish chain today with Seminole borders. It's a quick quilt to make when you need one right away.

LOL!!!!

I'm a beginner, and I want to make a GFG but am already seeing mistakes that I will make. So for now I'm working on a bunch of quilts because I get bored with one easily so I have something to switch to, but each of them are easy patterns, and I'm already finding that I'm having a hard time with my rail fence seams lining up! No way I'm trying a GFG or CW yet which I would like to make one day!

I've made a 9-patch.......then I whacked it up (before sewing the blocks to the sashing) and made a disappearing 9-patch quilt!!! Hey, maybe that's what's happened....they disappeared! LOL

How funny - I have been quilting for two years. Tried a bunch of harder stuff, and just this week made my first D9P for a baby quilt I need FAST. Sheez... I loved doing that simple pattern, and I think it came out really cute. Most of my quilt tops take me weeks and weeks. This one took a DAY. I am a convert to simple and easy when the need arises!

My first blocks were half square triangles using a grid.
Made alot of wonky ones that way.
It is the mose useful block of all, so many ways to combine them.
I love 9 patches for baby quilts.

I still do the 9P. I am trying to use up some of my stash. If I don't use it up my husband will probably have a big bonfire if I die first. LOL

I still like it. :)

I still love the very traditional patterns, but add newer [looking] fabrics to add interest.