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02-07-2011, 06:24 PM

#21

Holice

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then have two or three bags. One for each type design - smallm medium, large, light, dark etc and pull from each bag and sew sew sew. randomness is the key to scrapy quilts.

02-07-2011, 06:53 PM

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redbugsullivan

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Originally Posted by Holice

then have two or three bags. One for each type design - smallm medium, large, light, dark etc and pull from each bag and sew sew sew. randomness is the key to scrapy quilts.

I LOVE it!!! That would be a wonderful way of meeting in the middle. Since it will be so big (60x80 squares) I have a feeling the sheer size will work everything out.

02-07-2011, 06:56 PM

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GrayFeathers

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Originally Posted by kwhite

YOu can do controlled scrappy. I did a scrappy 9 patch. As long as the two fabrics in the 9 patch went together then all was right with the world. Once I got all of those unmatching 9 patches together that is when I just threw them together. It is awsome.

I did one the same fashion and it worked out great just like you said... and mine was awesome as well so now we know its possible to have 2 awesome quilts done like you discribed.. I know I'm beeing funny... got to keep the humor in when were trying to be serious .. with serious stuff.... I love to quilt and scrapy is fun love to do the crazy patch too... so many differnt avenues ....!!

I just Know what ever you decide its just going to be Wonderful
Have fun thats whats its all about...!!!

02-07-2011, 07:22 PM

#24

grugirl

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A scrappy quilt should be scrappy meaning the planning doesn't have to be in it like a traditional pattern. I say just randomly toss out squares and see what turns up. I have great quilt book with a few good examples to share on that subject

02-07-2011, 07:31 PM

#25

grugirl

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Has anyone ever made an APPLE CORE quilt here?
I am tiring of cutting out over 600-800 of them.
Any recommendations for this pattern are appreciated.

02-07-2011, 07:36 PM

#26

Kyiav10

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Separate them between lights, darks and mediums. Then try to come up with a design fitting to the size blocks.

Kyia

02-08-2011, 12:34 AM

#27

meemersmom

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Originally Posted by Sapphire_Rae

Throw them all in a bag, take two out and sew them together. Repeat.

Thank you for the chuckle!! But, it is a very good description of what I do. I will only put a fabric back if it's going to be next to itself. Otherwise, anything goes.

02-08-2011, 04:08 AM

#28

Yooper32

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Sounds like a plan to me.

02-08-2011, 04:56 AM

#29

NDQuilts

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Sometimes it is the unexpected or ugly (tension) that creates excitement. I am a controlling scrappy quilter too, but I have one top that I just let it fly, and the setting helped to control things. If you used all fabrics that you love, then the quilt will tend to have a stronger pull in one thematic or color direction. Also try editing before sewing Spread out the blocks and allow yourself to pull out and replace the top 10 offenders that just don't seem to work with the rest. Just some thoughts.