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Old 06-27-2010, 07:54 PM
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I make all my sampler quilts to be used. Every month my guild does a new block using various techniques we try to do them with the same fabric and in very little time have enough blocks for a quilt. This has really helped our new quilters along with us oldies!
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Old 06-27-2010, 07:55 PM
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thanks, I want to make a sampler quilt as would be a cool way to learn different blocks
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Old 06-27-2010, 07:58 PM
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I think they make beautiful bed quilts. :D:D:D

I like samplers, because if I decide I don't like making one of the blocks, I know ahead of time rather than after starting on a quilt with it.
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Old 06-28-2010, 05:00 AM
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Definitely put it on your bed to show off all your lovely work.
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Old 06-28-2010, 05:15 AM
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i had never heard of a sampler quilt just being for the walls, the 12 sampler quilts i have made to date are all on beds...but then, i make quilts for beds, i never quite got the whole wall quilt thing (although i have made a couple that turned into drapes (window coverings)
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Old 06-28-2010, 05:22 AM
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Mine is big enough for a LARGE lap quilt, almost twin size, but a few inches smaller..I will never use it, but i keep it as a symbol of what i learned.
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Old 06-28-2010, 10:48 AM
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No one is going to keep me from using it on the bed if I feel like it.
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Old 06-28-2010, 10:51 AM
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Samplers are great because they allow you to try new techniques and difficult blocks while allowing you to fill in with simple and easy blocks!

Ever been in a block swap? Great way to make a sampler.
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Old 06-28-2010, 12:51 PM
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Thanks for all your opinions. To tell the truth, I did not know at all if they could be used on bed; I thought that they could be used as lap quilts or as a throw on a sofa. I am very glad to hear all what you think on the subject and from now on, I will definitely put mine on my bed... when they are finished!!
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Old 07-08-2010, 06:53 AM
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I want to make a sampler quilt for my bed & it will be used!!! That's what a quilt is made for at least by me!!!
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