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Old 05-05-2011, 10:12 AM
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If there are a lot of stripes and plaids, a split rail is always pretty easy
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Old 05-05-2011, 12:54 PM
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How about the 10 minute block? If you choose the fabric care-fully, it will look like mens' bowties on shirt fabric!
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Old 05-05-2011, 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by CoventryUK
Or this!!Same shirt fabrics!

OOOOOH, I really like this idea!!!! So simple but very graphic!
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Old 05-05-2011, 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by cannyquilter
Not sure what the snowball looks like but it sounds difficult. I am going to decide tomorrow because I want to start/finish it this weekend. My brother has terminal lung cancer 9never smoked a day in his life!). He was very ill three weeks ago and we thought we were going to lose him but he was transferred to a wonderful hospital in Newcastle and they have treated him. We expect him to come home this weekend but are not sure what the future holds. I believe in miracles and everyday he is still with us is a miracle to me. Thanks so much to everyone for all the suggestions and also for prayers. Will post when I decide and hopefully will be able to show you all the finished product on Monday. Eileen
Snowball is easy. Cut 6 1/2" squares of fabrics and then four 2 1/2 squares for each 6 1/2 square. Sew the small squares onto the corners of the large square diagonally so the large square becomes an octagon with differently colored corners. Very easy, very fast and a great scrappy quilt.
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Old 05-05-2011, 01:24 PM
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Agreed, simple 4 patch, but include pieces from the front with the pockets. He could put things in the pockets. :)
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Old 05-05-2011, 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
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A 9 patch would be quick and easy we hope your bother get well soon. will be parying for you al
ooohhh...how about the snowball and 9 patch....great pattern for using up "bits" of fabrics!
A snowball block is one of the easiest you can do. Just think of a square with a triangle in each corner. Here is a pictures of one in men's shirtings I quilted for a friend. Don't forget to show us a picture when you decide what you will make!

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Old 05-05-2011, 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by soccertxi
Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
Originally Posted by sweetpea
A 9 patch would be quick and easy we hope your bother get well soon. will be parying for you al
ooohhh...how about the snowball and 9 patch....great pattern for using up "bits" of fabrics!
A snowball block is one of the easiest you can do. Just think of a square with a triangle in each corner. Here is a pictures of one in men's shirtings I quilted for a friend. Don't forget to show us a picture when you decide what you will make!
Thanks for showing me how to do the snowball. Will def post when I decide and also when it is made.
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Old 05-05-2011, 03:51 PM
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Hillary I really like your colors in this quilt. I'm in the process of starting one using this pattern
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Old 05-05-2011, 03:51 PM
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Hillary I really like your colors in this quilt. I'm in the process of starting one using this pattern
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Old 05-05-2011, 08:26 PM
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how about looking on quiltville.com
Bonnie K. Hunter has LOTS of free patterns, and she uses mens shirts. I've done her patterns, but with regular fabric.

WARNING-this site is addictive!
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