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06-05-2012, 07:47 AM
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Once when I was visiting my sister, I taught her how to make half-square triangles. The lightbulb when on when we opened them up and began playing with different ways to arrange them. She is now off and running, making all sorts of small quilts and table runners. A pattern that is simple and fairly quick is called "romance around the world." This is one I've made twice. It is only squares and half-square triangles.
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06-05-2012, 07:52 AM
#12
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: a small village about 65 miles north of NYC
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Also check out Quilt Blocks Galore, literally thousands of designs, and if you look at the alphabetical listings, Marcia has them rated by number of pins - 1 pin extra easy, 2 pins a little more complex, etc. - she also notes if there is paper piecing - which, if you read her directions on paper piecing, becomes almost mistake proof, especially if you start with a simple PP pattern. Just a great resource for anyone looking for designs and/or inspiration!
06-05-2012, 08:11 AM
#13
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Join Date: May 2012
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I, too, am a new quilter. I am having a great time learning. I am now going to work on single 9 inch blocks with my church group, to eventually put together for lap quilts for the nursing home. I have looked at lots of patterns and am interested in attempting a "card trick".....maybe with just 2 cards. any suggestions? or too ambitious? anyone know of a 9 in block pattern for 2 card trick?
Good luck!!! 
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