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09-18-2012, 07:54 AM

#31

linhawk

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Originally Posted by linhawk

Debrak,
That is a great idea. http://www.maryquilts.com/half-log-cabin/
I would make super size squares with borders and cut it 1/4s.
I did that with butterfly glass with thin strips of black between colors. Started with a 7 or 71/2' square.

But you could make it larger. Do a practice square, maybe with a 10" layercake.

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1 cut vertical and 1 horizontal makes four squares.

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09-18-2012, 08:00 AM

#32

roserips

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There used to be a lot of posts regarding the BQ pattern, you said you had a large print. This is a great pattern for that and you could then showcase some beautiful quilting. Look for the patterns at http://www.mapleislandquilts.com
She actually has 3 different BQ patterns now.

09-18-2012, 08:20 AM

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JoanneS

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Originally Posted by DebraK

I like this one. Very easy.

http://www.maryquilts.com/half-log-cabin/

Thanks! I just spent an hour on her site and downloaded a bunch of her patterns. I'll keep them in my 'Easy Quilts' file. Not that they are new - but she has some good basic instructions for easy quilts- especially for newbies. Now when people ask me 'How do I make a XXX?' - I can copy one of these for them.

09-18-2012, 08:28 AM

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Neesie

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Originally Posted by maviskw

The trouble with warm wishes is: it uses only two fabrics. That probably means shopping. You want to use what you have. I really like the idea for making half log cabin blocks by starting with a larger center, putting on strips all around and then cutting it in quarters. What a wonderful idea.

Usually, Warm Wishes uses four fabrics (but can be done with three). There's a focus fabric, two border fabrics, and then a light fabric, for the section between the borders.

09-18-2012, 09:06 AM

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PKGranny

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I have always liked the Take 5 quilt - by adding 12" blocks you can make it as large as you like. The pattern calls for 5 fabrics; 5/8 yard each for lap size. I have used as many as 15 different coordinating fabrics for a queen size. Can make it with or without borders.

09-18-2012, 09:51 AM

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GailG

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Originally Posted by KLO

I have the Warm Wishes pattern on my list of quilts to eventually make. Would that work for you? Good luck with having to make not one but two quilts by October. Yikes!

I would find good fabrics to go with the Hawaiian focus fabric and do a Warm Wishes! Another is the rail fence in great monochromatic colors. These patterns go so quickly. Disappearing 9-patch is another on that works up fast.

09-18-2012, 10:05 AM

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DebraK

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I like this idea. Thanks!

09-18-2012, 10:06 AM

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DebraK

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lovely choice.

09-18-2012, 10:26 AM

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WMUTeach

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DebraK, thank you for the beautiful idea for a quick quilt. I love the colors and can imagine it in other combinations. A good choice for this thread. I have printed out the pattern and put it in my "to do" binder.