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Old 04-29-2011, 05:25 AM
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LovinMySoldier
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Originally Posted by MTS
As for being easy.....
Yep, a lot of 9 patches. A LOT. But they're 3.75" finished. Over 250, depending on the size you make. But you'll learn a ton about accuracy and strip piecing, even if you think you already have that covered. ;-)

I've made about a dozen, and taught it at a LQS for a couple of years.

It's involved. The most difficult and interesting part is choosing the fabrics. You need to have a LQS with a really, really big selection so you can make choices. It ain't something that's done in 15 minutes.

It's all about crazy patterned fabric that you would normally NEVER put together in a quilt.

If you ever decide to make one ;-), I've got a ton of tips.

Good luck!

Here's one that was just posted on the board this afternoon - check out her fabric selection:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-119425-1.htm
What tips do you have for picking fabrics? That looks like the hard part!
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