Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums > Main
Quilts for Kids - Have you changed up the pattern? >

Quilts for Kids - Have you changed up the pattern?

Quilts for Kids - Have you changed up the pattern?

Old 11-18-2009, 10:32 AM
  #1  
Super Member
Thread Starter
 
Elisabrat's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Cody, Wyoming
Posts: 6,344
Default

I received four packages of the Q for K quilts. All are the four patch, one large patch design. With the kits you received did you maybe sew it together differently than the design? leave some strips some patch? I made one it is very cute (pic to be added) and was thinking it would be fun to mix it up a bit.. but how?? Also, my first kit was cut "wonky". The four patches made 6 1/4 not 6 1/2 like the big patches so after I stupidly sewed the rows together amazingly.. the corners did not line up so I had to take it all apart and start over. (lessons learned about measuring).. secondly the border one of the strips had a huge v cut out of it, lucky for me it was on the part I had running over (part to cut) but didnt notice it until I cut it.. so with your kits. Measure everything and also.. check the squares and strips before you sew. I will be fine toothing the new kits.
Elisabrat is offline  
Old 11-18-2009, 10:38 AM
  #2  
Super Member
Thread Starter
 
Elisabrat's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Cody, Wyoming
Posts: 6,344
Default

Here is a pic of the quilt top I just finished.. gearing up to finish it (ugh the dreaded quilting part of quilting!)
Attached Thumbnails attachment-919.jpe   attachment-930.jpe  
Elisabrat is offline  
Old 11-18-2009, 10:42 AM
  #3  
Senior Member
 
quiltnana's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Washington
Posts: 300
Default

I had the same problem with one of the colors for the four patch cut short but was able to trim them even and then made the square to match. I thought about making different patterns but was worried I would run out of a fabric and it's not from my stash so I made two extra quilts from my stash in a D9P and a windmill pattern to change it up. My granddaughter Ashley loved this project and is looking forward to using grandma's longarm to quilt them. It's a great project and a worth while cause.
quiltnana is offline  
Old 11-18-2009, 02:10 PM
  #4  
Power Poster
 
amma's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Out searching for some sunshine :-)
Posts: 58,856
Default

My first kits pieces were a bit wonky, so I cut them down to match and then I added a small border from my stash to bring it back up to size. I would think you could change the pattern if you have enough fabric or have some to add to it. :D
amma is offline  
Old 11-18-2009, 03:14 PM
  #5  
Super Member
 
SherriB's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Quilting somewhere......
Posts: 2,591
Default

I thought I was the only one with wonky cut strips and blocks! I didn't want to say anything but glad others have. One of my quilts kits was way off, but I made it work, so far.
SherriB is offline  
Old 11-18-2009, 03:52 PM
  #6  
Moderator
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: North East Lower peninsula of Michigan
Posts: 6,230
Default

Maybe we overwhelmed them and they are rushing!! Mine was right on. Not quilted yet, I am scared!! I don't want to mess it us.
Up North is offline  
Old 11-18-2009, 05:36 PM
  #7  
Banned
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 862
Default

My squares were off also. Thought it was just me. Its a fun quilt tho.
pvquilter is offline  
Old 11-18-2009, 05:37 PM
  #8  
Super Member
 
Olivia's Grammy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Fayetteville, GA
Posts: 2,879
Default

My kit was great. Perfectly cut pieces. I've already made and mail back two. I was quite surprised today when I got an email thanking me for my quilts, and asking me is I wanted another one.
Olivia's Grammy is offline  
Old 11-18-2009, 05:49 PM
  #9  
Super Member
 
Barb_MO's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Missouri
Posts: 2,485
Default

The kit I just finished seemed to be ok. the big block fabric was a little wonky, but I thought it was because it wasn't the weight as the other fabrics and maybe I was stretching it out of shape
Barb_MO is offline  
Old 11-18-2009, 05:54 PM
  #10  
Super Member
 
sewmuch's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: California
Posts: 1,435
Default

Oh, I better check mine out....just got it yesterday and haven't had time to start, quick glance it looked good, cute material.....got batting today....
sewmuch is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
bearisgray
General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
9
11-28-2011 10:08 AM
jillaine
Main
83
04-17-2011 06:56 AM
CarrieAnne
General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
65
03-04-2011 09:09 AM
craftybear
Links and Resources
3
01-05-2010 09:05 AM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


FREE Quilting Newsletter