Suggestion for a quick and scrap friendly "rustic" looking quilt
#21
Double Slice would be quick and easy. If you want to do something fancier...
how about Log Cabin? Or a Rail Fence.
Someone posted this link a little while ago. It's a free pattern.
https://www.colorwaysbyvicki.com/the...t-pattern.html
how about Log Cabin? Or a Rail Fence.
Someone posted this link a little while ago. It's a free pattern.
https://www.colorwaysbyvicki.com/the...t-pattern.html
Profannie,
I would assume the "rustic" meant a traditional pattern such as churn dash or log cabin. Other option would a be traditional stars pattern of your choice. Pro, she gave you beautiful colors but I would not consider them rustic. Rustic to me are those collections like Kansas Troubles or civil war reproduction. Not to worry, make her a quilt and she will appreciate your effort as she walks her difficult journey wrapped in the warm hugs you are sending.
Last edited by WMUTeach; 08-03-2019 at 03:50 AM.
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One suggested flannel but I've just commented on the posting regarding using fleece on the back so there's another possibility to make your project snuggly and warm. As to design, I'm partial to 9 patch blocks. Whatever became of the popularity of the Friendship Star? I haven't seen one of those for quite some time. That would be so appropriate with gifting to your friend!
PS--your stars wouldn't necessarily have to match. Each one could be different just as are the stars in the sky. But with your colors they would be coordinated. Sounds like it's going to be lovely whatever you choose and she will love it since it came from you.
PS--your stars wouldn't necessarily have to match. Each one could be different just as are the stars in the sky. But with your colors they would be coordinated. Sounds like it's going to be lovely whatever you choose and she will love it since it came from you.
Last edited by illinois; 08-03-2019 at 04:15 AM.
#24
I am making a quilt right now that may meet what you are trying to accomplish. It is a scrappy quilt that is easy to make using a 8 1/2" square and a ton of scraps. Now I am doing mine by grab bag but if you wanted to make such a quilt selectively that would work too. here is a pic of what I have done. It is done on a foundation piece. I use a light parchment. It can be done with fabric or paper foundation. This has taken me less than 2 weeks to get this much done and I am doing it as a quilt as you go project. I hope to have it done within another week. I have another 20 blocks to go and another 4 1/2" boarder.
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Juliasb, this model is indeed a great scrap buster. My 9 years old daughter made her first quilt two months ago (it was her end of the year gift for her much loved teacher) and this is the model she picked. I cut pieces of batting at 9 inches to use as a guideline, and she sew her strips directly on it. I then assembled, quilted and finished it for her. It took her three month to make a lap size. It wouldn't take me as much time as her, but still...
Illinois, while looking for churn dash model, I saw a lovely vintage quilt with churn dash, 9 patch and friendship star blocks. I'm tempted to make something like this. Still thinking while sorting my blue, cream and grey scraps.
Zozee you can quote me anytime LOL and thanks for the suggestion of using flannel. I wouldn't have thought about it but it completely make sense.
Illinois, while looking for churn dash model, I saw a lovely vintage quilt with churn dash, 9 patch and friendship star blocks. I'm tempted to make something like this. Still thinking while sorting my blue, cream and grey scraps.
Zozee you can quote me anytime LOL and thanks for the suggestion of using flannel. I wouldn't have thought about it but it completely make sense.
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Fons and Porter has a great quilt called Flannel Yellow Brick Road.
There is a photo of it here https://www.google.ca/search?q=for+t...1EaRKct_ZM2qM:
I would be happy to send you the magazine that has the pattern if you would like it. I'm in the middle of making that one and it goes together quickly.
There is a photo of it here https://www.google.ca/search?q=for+t...1EaRKct_ZM2qM:
I would be happy to send you the magazine that has the pattern if you would like it. I'm in the middle of making that one and it goes together quickly.
#30
Bonnie Hunter has a free pattern called My Blue Heaven. It is scrappy and those colors you are using. I've made it and it's really easy and pretty.
https://quiltville.blogspot.com/2005...ue-heaven.html
https://quiltville.blogspot.com/2005...ue-heaven.html
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