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Boston1954 04-14-2018 08:40 AM

Are You A Once Only...Or Over And Over
 
I recently looked at the list of quilts I've made and found that I have done Boxed Squares thirteen times. I love the pattern (probably because it is so very easy).

Are you like me, or do you like to make every quilt from different patterns?

Tothill 04-14-2018 08:44 AM

Some patterns are great to have for a relatively quick quilt, or to adapt for small variations. Others are a one off, either because they were complicated, challenging or were to learn a technique, which after learning I decided nope not again.

dunster 04-14-2018 08:46 AM

I've made several designs more than once, sometimes varying the setting, always changing the look with different fabrics.

Mariposa 04-14-2018 08:48 AM

I have done some designs more than once. I usually change up the size, settings, and colors of fabrics to add another twist to it all. :)

toverly 04-14-2018 09:05 AM

My "go to pattern" for gifts is the D9P. Quick, easy and a get r done.

Tartan 04-14-2018 09:12 AM

​I have made a couple of designs again but mostly it's one and done.

rusty quilter 04-14-2018 09:22 AM

It Depends for me. I have done a few patterns a couple of times...but mostly, it is once and done.

Kassaundra 04-14-2018 09:27 AM

I am drawn to more complex designs so I am much more of a one and done.

Mdegenhart 04-14-2018 09:44 AM

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.

wesing 04-14-2018 09:49 AM

We have a few patterns that we have done several times, but we also like to branch out and try something new. There are several patterns that we have only done once.

Geri B 04-14-2018 10:16 AM

Have made many quilts, but only one of a kind.....I like trying different patterns...and different blocks. I do not "Design" my quilts, rather I prefer to use designs offered by others...in books, mags, or purchasing a specific pattern-so many out there, why rack my brain trying to create one!

frustratedquilter40 04-14-2018 10:18 AM

I usually 98% of the time one and done.

mic-pa 04-14-2018 10:20 AM

I have done both, I especially like bargello heart and have made several in different sizes and always diff fabric. People seem to really like that pattern. others are one and done like others have said. But having said that, I have been quilting 30yrs so think I have hit on a lot of diff. techniques.

Sync 04-14-2018 10:49 AM

I like making different patterns, most of my quilts are given away. So I'm a one and done.

cjsews 04-14-2018 11:00 AM

I was a one time quilter for a long time. Then I have made some that turned out so nice I repeated them in different colors. And when I do charity quilts I tend to do some simple patterns that work up fast and easy. These I can make pleasing to the eye with larger blocks.

KalamaQuilts 04-14-2018 11:24 AM

I've been quilting with passion since 1971. Wow dirt was still new...
Granted I make pretty complicated quilts usually, but the Tumblers leader ender project, I just fell in love with tumblers!
I've made three and thinking about another :) Everything else I've done has been a one of.

Jordan 04-14-2018 01:08 PM

It is kinda like reading a book-I never want to read the same book again. So that goes for me with making a quilt-I never want to make the same pattern (even if I have bought templates for it). Guess I get bored of making the same blocks over and over.

NZquilter 04-14-2018 01:32 PM

So far I am a one and done person. I might make variations on a theme, like different Sunbonnet Sues for example. There are too many quilts on my bucket list to afford repeats right now.

zozee 04-14-2018 01:42 PM

So far I've not repeated a pattern except for some postage stamp doll quilts. I like to experiment with new blocks, try new techniques, and have so many quilts on my hope list that I don't see repeating in the near future.

Conchalea 04-14-2018 02:03 PM

I’ve only been quilting about 5.5 years & haven’t done any repeats yet. My head is full of ones I want to make, much more than time or my budget will allow so I choose not to spend either on a repeat quilt.

SusieQOH 04-14-2018 02:07 PM

I don't think I've ever made the same pattern more than once except when I first started. I made a bunch of Trip Around the World for my kids, sister, brother, parents- gosh I haven't made one since! :D
I get bored with the same pattern, although I want to do another Log Cabin. I've done a couple of those.

Jingle 04-14-2018 03:26 PM

I make up a lot of designs. I am now working with scraps, everyone different.

I have been quilting since 1966. I do like Jenny Doan's double slice quilt and have made 12 or thirteen always using different fabrics and colors. Most were for donations. I have a couple for our bed. Out of about 300 quilts most were one and done.

mamagrande 04-14-2018 03:52 PM

I have made about 5 log cabin, 3 trip around the world, 2 Double Irish chains, 2 Garden twist and these have been for gifts for my family. I have made many 4-patch and Rail Fence and Just Can't Cut It for donation. Of the more complicated ones, once is enough like the one I am working on right now it's a Garden Maze.

Teen 04-14-2018 05:22 PM

One and done....my list is too long. Except, recently I did the Mystery quilt with Judy and that pattern rocks so I may do another one...but not right away.....

SillySusan 04-14-2018 05:40 PM

I do repeats, repeatedly. Most of my quilts are charity ones for babies and toddlers. They are all simple ones of all kinds of different colors. I like routines and am not easily bored. I think your complicated quilts are beautiful and I envy your skills, but I like the simple ones for me to do. Squares, half-squares, ... I was never good at math.:)

cricketlimes 04-14-2018 07:46 PM

I usually do one, then move on. I do have a favorite that I call windows, that I will use for the main frame, but different themes & colors

Jane Quilter 04-14-2018 07:53 PM


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

same for me, love variety, challenge, new techniques. But have go tos for charity, baby showers, etc

Jan in VA 04-14-2018 10:22 PM

I'm a one and done 95% of the time. I make log cabins and various stars more than once, but they are always different colors and setting.

quilterpurpledog 04-15-2018 03:35 AM

For personal and gift quilts it is one and done. However, I do quite a lot of charity work with my guild and make DP9 and DP4 quilts because they are fast.

WMUTeach 04-15-2018 03:41 AM

I am on the adventure of a lifetime and I just keep trying new quilt patterns. I have a couple patterns that are "go to" if I need a quick baby quilt. Mostly, I will try a new pattern and use it to give away as a gift.

coopah 04-15-2018 04:28 AM

Mostly I'm a "one and done-er." I've made some E. Burns patterns patterns more than once. Others...meh. I do like MSQC's patterns with You Tube, too. I've made my one (pieced, not appliqued) wedding ring quilt, so that's off the list forever! YAY!

ckcowl 04-15-2018 04:30 AM

I have made a few French Braid quilts, people request them and I enjoy making them. They are all very different though. Same with Bargello quilts- I love making them, same technique but very different designs. Those are the only ones I make over and over- but then I’ve never made one just like a previous one. So I guess I return to technique/ blocks but always make different designs

luvstoquilt 04-15-2018 04:53 AM

I have made a lot of Dresdens and my go to is Irish Chain. Other than that all are different!

atsip 04-15-2018 05:02 AM

Once only. There’s too many designs I want to make.

Wanabee Quiltin 04-15-2018 05:12 AM

I will make a quilt twice, but mainly one and done.

jmoore 04-15-2018 05:47 AM

With the exception of crib quilts, I am one and done. I agree with Teen, I have such a growing list of quilts I want to make that when I’m finished with one, I’m already moving on to the next challenge. I still have yet to make some of the traditional quilts like Log Cabin or Double Wedding Ring so maybe those kinds of patterns will become repeats down the road.

janjanq 04-15-2018 05:55 AM

Recently I seem to be in a Pineapp!e Block mode.

Becky's Crafts 04-15-2018 06:30 AM

Most often I do only one quilt of each pattern, however there are some I have done multiple times. The Mariner's Compass I did three times, the jewel box quilt from Eleanor Burns I made three times. All my other quilts have been one of a kind. If I really like a pattern I've made for someone else though, I might make one for us. I try to learn from each quilt I make. They all have their own techniques & I like variety.

joe'smom 04-15-2018 06:32 AM

I've made patterns once only, with two exceptions. One was the 4-patch posy; I wasn't pleased with my fabric choice on the first one so tried again (wasn't that happy with the second, either). The second was a Bunny Hill pattern called Park Lane.

Snooze2978 04-15-2018 07:01 AM

I love logcabins of every sort and there are so many variations too. Otherwise I like to try my hand at different patterns so I can learn different techniques. I try not to make the same pattern unless someone asks me too. I did make 2 of Bonnie Hunter's Pineapple Blossom pattern but one was totally scrappy (my 1st scrappy ever) and the other was a controlled scrappy so they looked different. Have another one of them to make in a kit I bought only because it was the colors the recipent liked..........otherwise I would have never purchased it though it was a great price.


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