Sampler Quilt made from different size blocks
08-23-2016, 03:27 PM
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I have made a couple, though mostly with embroidered blocks. Block sizes ranged from 3,4,6,8,9,12,15 and 16". You just have to make the sizes you like, lay some out, and fit together using sashings strips of 2" squares, plain strips, or flying geese, whatever takes your fancy. I got my inspiration from a book called 'Galleria' put out by Jenny Haskins, for machine embroidery.
You can see my quilt here http://www.quiltingboard.com/members...41-556696.html
and my first one using the book http://www.quiltingboard.com/members...41-454053.html
You will be surprised how easily the blocks fall in to place.
I have more on my to-do list using applique and piecing
You can see my quilt here http://www.quiltingboard.com/members...41-556696.html
and my first one using the book http://www.quiltingboard.com/members...41-454053.html
You will be surprised how easily the blocks fall in to place.
I have more on my to-do list using applique and piecing
08-23-2016, 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by donnajean
Some of the BOM patterns don't use the same size blocks. I've done several.
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08-24-2016, 02:59 AM
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The most interesting sampler quilts I have seen have been those with different sized blocks. Go for it. There are lots of sources of information around for combining those elements.
08-24-2016, 05:40 AM
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Originally Posted by feline fanatic
Here is a quilt I made using different size blocks. But I stuck with only 3 sizes. 12", 6" and 6" x 12" finished. As long as all your blocks are even divisible you can make them as many different sizes as you want but it is an easier project to put together if you narrow it down to 3 or 4 sizes:
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I'm thinking now of how the Moda "Frivols" tins are supposed to have a "frivol or two left over"... I have all 12 tins, but have not started on the "quilts" yet. It will be interesting to see if the "extra" frivols can fit in a sampler like this.
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