Thread: what is your fav quilt pattern

and where did you find it? I'm thinking of going to the book store and would like some suggestions. I don't know how to paper piece or quilt as you go yet. :(

I am making a baby quilt with pinwheels. They are so cute and fun to make. There are tons of patterns all over the Internet ...a lot of them are free. Take a look to see what intrigues you.

Originally Posted by Loretta

My all time fevorite is Mariners Compass but it is too challenging for a beginner like me. So my next favorite would be anything with stars.

Oh no Loretta. Try it! It's paper pieced.
I was scared to death to do paper piecing. Thought it was WAY out of my league. I really just a beginner too. I go for the easy patterns.
Just sit and take your time, you will be able to do it.
If I can, anyone can!

My favorites are log cabin and mariner's compass.
Loretta, I agree with tlrnhi that you should try paper piecing. It isn't difficult, it's just different than regular piecing. Check out these sites and give it a try :D :D :

http://ajpadilla.com/beginners-corner/paper-piecing-tutorial

http://www.nmia.com/~mgdesign/qor/technique/pfp.htm

My favorite is lone star/bethlehem star. I made my first from a book called Quilts, Quilts, Quilts. There are several versions of the book and it's a pretty helpful guide. I'd check it out from the library b4 deciding to buy.

Good luck. Can't wait to see what catches your eye.
HTH,
Julie

My favorite is the Ohio Star... no, I'd have to say Churn Dash... or Log Cabin, but maybe it's the Friendship Star... :) -get my point??? I don't really have a favorite one... I love all of them - I actually made a baby quilt (36 x 36) that was just one Churn Dash block - supersized... it turned out cute.

I like Ohio Star, Snowball, a plain ole 9 patch, Irish Chains, etc.

Sometimes I'll just go through my books looking for inspiration - and pick patterns based on the fabric I want to use at a particular time...
I've said it before ... I like using traditional patterns with the newer wilder fabrics 8)

I like to do tumbling blocks, especially on children's quilts. I like to fussy cut pictures and make them scrappy, Uses up a lot of scrapes.

Actually I like a lot others, Grandmother's Garden must be my second choice.

log cabin,When ever I see this pattern I think of a nice warm quilt,homey

I like them all.
I am intrigued with all the quilt blocks.
How they got their name, variations across the country, the popular ones from a period of time.
They are truly wonderful.
Kirsten

Barb or anyone else that has some--would love to see some pics of your tumbling block quilts! I love that pattern but it looks so complicated I haven't the nerve to try one :-(

IF YOU GO TO HALF-COM and look for quilting books( by author or subject or by ISBN number you will pay so much less for the books.
I even go to the store and find something I like come home and go to the site.
have lots of books and save lots of $$$$$
I love paper pcs. will show you my last pc. The points are so exact.
I usually find some nice ones from Keepsake Quilting

You do lovely work!

that is beautiful Sally! Love it!

I don't really have a favorite yet. I am enjoying making the "easy" ones for now and can't wait to be skilled enough to try something like a mariner's compass!!

There are lots of blocks that I like-log cabin, churn dash, pinwheel, etc. But if I had to pick one quilt pattern that I purchased and made over and over and really like to make it is Yellow Brick Road. It is super easy and makes a quick baby quilt. And I would know, because I have made at least 10 of them. Here is a link to the pattern so you can see it-
http://webstore.quiltropolis.net/stores_app/Browse_dept_items.asp?Store_id=588&page_id=17

All I can say is WOW!!!!!!!!! Your quilt is breathtaking.

Thank you, love your little buddy