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Bobbielinks 04-15-2018 07:06 AM

I have not sewn the same quilt pattern more than one time. But when I look through pictures of quilts I have made I find I lean to small pieces and bright colors.

Tudey 04-15-2018 07:48 AM

Sometimes, if I found a pattern difficult but I like the finished quilt, I will do another one or two in the same pattern to kind of "ingrain" it on my brain. Then there are the patterns I just love and use as my "go-to", such as Atkinson Designs Lucky Stars pattern. Some patterns I make once and never again; like when I designed a cross and crown of thorns wall hanging for my brother, then I destroyed the pattern because it was JUST for my brother.

lmanna 04-15-2018 08:44 AM

I only make a quilt pattern once. I don't even like making quilt patterns that use the same block over and over again.

...Well, except for the period when I made 5 I spy hexie quilts for my nephews and nieces. Never again. I think the only thing that saved me from "death by boredom" was that the hexies were pretty different from each other and I used a different color for the setting triangles in each quilt. I told my siblings that any future children they procreate will get something else just as cool. :-)

Quiltlady330 04-15-2018 11:06 AM


Originally Posted by Tartan (Post 8040468)
​I have made a couple of designs again but mostly it's one and done.

I agree. The Log Cabin block is timeless with so many variations as is the Lemoyne Star. Love Trip Around The World, but for a specific pattern it's usually one and done. I love learning new blocks and techniques.

Krisb 04-15-2018 11:32 AM

Another one and done’er. There are just too many blocks, sashing variations, block variations, and paper piecing patterns calling my name.

palmetto girl 04-15-2018 11:56 AM

I prefer one and done but seems that when someone sees one there is always some one else that wants one like it. Such has been the case of the attic window with the deer panel. I have made 4 Q. size and every man wants one. Like every one else my bucket list is to long.

ube quilting 04-15-2018 12:03 PM

I have made several patterns several times. if you find a pattern you really like to make go for it. Being happy in the doing is the important thing.

My favorite go to patterns are Trip Around the World, Path Through the Woods and Churn and Dash. I make these patterns all the time between more complex or difficult ones. For me they are just fun, easy and finishable with the added bonus that they look great too.

peace

madamekelly 04-15-2018 12:07 PM

I have come to the conclusion that I like gifting quilts more than making them unless a certain pattern “calls” to me. Dresden plate, Irish Chain, and TAW are my “favorites to work on.

wildyard 04-15-2018 12:08 PM


Originally Posted by dunster (Post 8040450)
I've made several designs more than once, sometimes varying the setting, always changing the look with different fabrics.

This sounds like me. I definitely do not ever make the exact same quilt twice. I have a couple patterns that I go to when I need something faster and easier... like the D9P, alternating 9P and squares, and 5 easy pieces. As a rule, though, I most enjoy drafting my own patterns on graph paper and making each quilt unique to the recipient.

crafty pat 04-15-2018 12:08 PM

There are so many patterns I want to try that I don't often do the same pattern over unless I want it for a gift someone wants.

Anniedeb 04-15-2018 05:19 PM

For quilts I am a one and done. I have a group of 7 gal pals that I have made wall hangings for, and various other quilted things, and those are always alike, except for color variations.

Chris G 04-15-2018 09:10 PM

Rail fence seems to be my go to design. I also have done a lot of Trip Around The World Quilts. I breaking out and doing some more modern quilts now

Kris P 04-16-2018 04:09 AM

I've made several quilt patterns twice, but only twice have they been the same fabrics. I recently have made 4 quilts from the Villa Rosa pattern "Radiance". It's quick, easy, and is great for a large print focus fabric...perfect for baby and toddler quilts!

EmiliasNana 04-16-2018 04:49 AM


Originally Posted by Tartan (Post 8040468)
​I have made a couple of designs again but mostly it's one and done.

Me too. I like to try new designs and new techniques, but have done Yellow Brick Road and Warm Wishes a few times for quick charity quilts.

dee1245 04-16-2018 05:37 AM

Once and done,
except for a few baby quilts using the same pattern.

momsbusy 04-16-2018 05:43 AM

I’m a once only person unless I’m in a hurry.

TAMARATJO 04-16-2018 06:46 AM

I only make a quilt design once. Too many beautiful quilts to make to want to repeat one I have already made. I do use quilt blocks over and over, but with variations, and in completely different designs. For example, I have made 2 or 3 quilts using Lemoyne Stars, or Ohio Stars. Storm at Sea is a quilt block that you can do many different ways for a large variety of quilts that look totally different. I do not like to make a quilt using the same or similar block if I used the block in the previous quilt.

pchp 04-16-2018 07:28 AM

I haven't made enough quilts to worry about repeating much yet. However, I worked with another quilter on designing a miniature bargello using a paper piecing technique she developed. I've made four small wallhangings from that, in different color schemes. I view that set as a single series, so repeated with purpose. And since they're miniatures, it's not much different from doing one larger quilt with repeated blocks.

linda8450 04-16-2018 08:35 AM


Originally Posted by Mdegenhart (Post 8040492)
I try to learn something new and challenge my skill set on each one I make, so I haven't repeated patterns. I don't have any occasions I can think of necessitating a quick quilt.

Oh so many time I have needed a gift in a hurry! Friend got transfer orders and was moving in 3 weeks, another got a bad diagnosis and a quilt was needed for comfort and chemo, baby adoption came through last minute, parent died in auto accident and 9 year old needed comfort. I have quilts I plan out, but I learned to keep a few stashed away for such "emergencies".

ArtsyOne 04-16-2018 09:09 AM

My initial response was "one and done", but then I realized that I've made several Lone Stars for baby quilts and several Attic Windows I Spy for toddlers. Currently on a "row" quilt binge. Made rows of bunnies/flowers/eggs for Easter and am currently working on rows of trees/mountains/houses made from batiks.
I can guarantee that the minute I see "squirrel" on Pinterest, I'll start with something totally new.

Rhonda Lee 04-16-2018 10:37 AM

mostly one and done. But there are a few I've done more than once.


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