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sschick 03-15-2023 06:11 AM

Suggestions for a Traditional Quilt
 
Hi All,
I have a stash of pre Civil-war themed material in small yardages (most about 2/3 yd). I bought the material prior to Craftsy shutting down so it has been very hard to find matching patterns. I would like to make a quilt in what would be a traditional pattern from this era, but really can't do any fancy (like Ohio Stars for instance) due to the sizes of the material. I thought about just making 5 inch squares sewn into rows. I do also have a charm pack of the same patterns and there is around 20 different patterns in the collection. Any suggestions on blocks?

Thanks,
Shari

SusieQOH 03-15-2023 09:00 AM

Shari, my first thought was a nine patch. Very easy pattern and very traditional.

ekuw 03-15-2023 09:26 AM

Bow Tie
 
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Bow ties would work too...I made a bow tie in all reproduction fabrics and love it.

Peckish 03-15-2023 01:03 PM

How about a pineapple? Hopefully this link to mine will work....
https://www.quiltingboard.com/attach...pineapple1.jpg

https://www.quiltingboard.com/attach...pineapple2.jpg

I used an assortment of skinny quarter-yard civil war repros.

quiltedsunshine 03-15-2023 03:32 PM

I just made a list of some good Civil War era blocks... Jacob's Ladder, Birds In The Air, Bear Paws, Churn Dash, or Hour Glass. I'm sure you can find free patterns of all of these.

If you wanted to be adventurous, you could make a sampler.

sschick 03-16-2023 11:37 AM

Hi All. Thanks for all the suggestions. I like them all. I have to finish the quilt I am working on first, though (a log cabin). I hope to have enough material to make at least a queen size. I have too many lap/twin sizes which don't fit my bed, but are great for curling up on the couch.

Shari

toogie 03-16-2023 03:00 PM

I once made a King size Granny Sq with all 2.5 inch blocks and civil war reproduction fabrics. You can view here if you'd like to. I also had enough to make the King shams. Lucky me-lol

https://www.quiltingboard.com/member...31-624172.html

Jo Anne B. 03-16-2023 06:01 PM

Oooo Toogie! That is stunning!

ptquilts 03-17-2023 03:56 AM

Whatever you make, a Log Cabin with the scraps would be awesome!!

wesing 03-30-2023 07:32 PM

Could you make a Trip Around the World?

https://youtu.be/yjH1KbOo73g
https://youtu.be/Od7zfx0nk6g


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