I have learned to hate square quilts
09-27-2014, 02:42 PM
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I'm meekly standing in the corner raising my hand to say I only design square quilts, only make square quilts, and only use square quilts...on walls, couches, chairs and beds. It's simply a more balanced format to my eye. However, I, too, am sorry the pattern didn't work out as you anticipated.
09-27-2014, 02:56 PM
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I don't mind square quilts. They can be useful as lap quilts, throw quilts, baby quilts, wall quilts, and supplemental warmth on a bed. The only thing they're not really good for is using as bedspreads.
09-27-2014, 02:58 PM
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I too like the square quilts. Squares are my favorite shape. As my great grandson sent me a card when I had my joint replacements-- it's hip to be square.
It seems a little silly to be angry at the pattern designer though. Do they not clearly indicate the dimensions of the finished quilt? It's then on you to decide if those dimensions meet your needs. If not, you can certainly find other patterns that are the size and shape you want, or you can adapt the pattern to be exactly what you want. I, like one posting above me, use square quilts over a more neutrally colored comforter or duvet, on point so to speak. The effect is pleasing and it's a very practical way to incorporate a variety of quilts into your decor.
It seems a little silly to be angry at the pattern designer though. Do they not clearly indicate the dimensions of the finished quilt? It's then on you to decide if those dimensions meet your needs. If not, you can certainly find other patterns that are the size and shape you want, or you can adapt the pattern to be exactly what you want. I, like one posting above me, use square quilts over a more neutrally colored comforter or duvet, on point so to speak. The effect is pleasing and it's a very practical way to incorporate a variety of quilts into your decor.
09-27-2014, 03:27 PM
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Yea, I'm not real fond of square quilts either. I will either make it as a rectangle or avoid the pattern.
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09-27-2014, 06:55 PM
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I thought it was only me. I have been wondering why so many are designed to be square. Even a throw for snuggling on a couch works better as a rectangle.
When I wanted to add a pillow tuck to a QR code quilt, I even had a lot of trouble finding any information on how big that should be.
When I wanted to add a pillow tuck to a QR code quilt, I even had a lot of trouble finding any information on how big that should be.
09-27-2014, 07:01 PM
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Instead of trying to enlarge it to fit a bed why not make a neutral quilt the size you want on your bed then make a square quilt, place it on point over the neutral quilt. It will add a pop of color without having to redo all the directions.
09-28-2014, 02:49 AM
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Well, I learned early on in quilting (started 4 years ago after retiring from teaching) that I look at the pattern and then "fix" it so it fits the bed I want it to fit. I don't think that I have made any quilt the way that it was designed. I add additional sashings on the bottom or on the sides to make it fit the way that I need it for the bed that "needs" it. Sometimes there is only one size listed and I figure out how to add an extra row of blocks across the quilt or add to the top or bottom. And like those who have posted, I don't like square quilts either.
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