How many of you actually use a pattern?

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01-26-2011, 05:23 PM

#141

Grandma Jane

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I do use patterns sometimes, but also make up my own. The more I quilt, the more I find I have some creative ideas of my own - never really thought I was creative before.

01-26-2011, 05:23 PM

#142

penski

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i used to follow a pattern all the time but have tried making my own on about 5 quilts , but if i see something i really like i will try to find the pattern , and sometimes i will tweek it a bit if i can

01-26-2011, 05:26 PM

#143

gloria g.

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Quiltbeagle - this picture is a beautiful quilt! Did you design this?

Inquiring minds would like to know! :>)

01-26-2011, 05:28 PM

#144

gloria g.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by IAmCatOwned

Unlike most of you, I follow patterns, although I frequently adjust to make a different size. I have minimal need for twin sized or lap sized quilts - I prefer a bed sized quilt or a wall hanging. One advantage of patterns is many that I have chosen have unique methods that often improve my result.

Hi IAmCatOwned, like you, I am cat owned! Love the picture of your quilt.....Is this a designer quilt or your design? Thanks, gloria g.

01-26-2011, 05:50 PM

#145

lisalisa

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Following a pattern is a good way to learn and get familiar with the grid system. Once I started understanding that, it made it much easier to see something and know how it was most likely put together. I, for one, am grateful to all of the sites that put them up. Everyone assumes my granny taught me what I know, when the truth is, the interwebz and the teevee did that.

01-26-2011, 05:53 PM

#146

luckylindy333

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Quote:

Originally Posted by frugalfabrics

I'm famous for buying patterns, but hardly ever use them...lol. I could sell those for weeks on end and still have lots...but I won't even start on those.

I'm almost down to the end of my grandma's fabric stash...and once that's gone I've got to rest for a while.

Your avitar is beautiful!

01-26-2011, 05:54 PM

#147

newbee

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I follow a pattern sometimes, but not always. I really enjoy looking at pictures of quilts and figuring out how they were made--and then sew a similar one from "scratch." Of my last three quilts, one was from a pattern and two were my own design.

01-26-2011, 06:02 PM

#148

Scrap Happy

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I don't use a pattern. It's not unusual for me to change my mind as I'm going along and do something different. Not dramatically different just something that pops in my head.