Have you used a Pam Bono quilt pattern?
05-29-2010, 01:28 PM
#31
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Hello Polyv9
I had never machine pieced until June 2009 when my daughter wanted to learn patchwork sewing - I had to do a practice run and then made 6 Pam Bono quilts in 8 weeks, as you will see from the photos I sent in previously - I still have to learn machine quilting when I get frame and machine set up but keep being sidetracked with other projects :roll: :roll:
I had never machine pieced until June 2009 when my daughter wanted to learn patchwork sewing - I had to do a practice run and then made 6 Pam Bono quilts in 8 weeks, as you will see from the photos I sent in previously - I still have to learn machine quilting when I get frame and machine set up but keep being sidetracked with other projects :roll: :roll:
05-29-2010, 01:29 PM
#32
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Just notice the pictures of the quilts shown above. Those blocks are NOT appliqued, they are all pieced and they require LOTS of pieces. In the black quilt, one of the units in the border is about the size of a sheet of paper and it takes 54 pieces, and there are 8 units in the border. That's just an example. It took me almost two days just to CUT the border pieces.
Originally Posted by stitchinwitch
I have never tried her patterns. What is unique about them>>
05-30-2010, 05:34 AM
#37
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I have used several of her patterns and love them. She has a group of 16 1/2" blocks free on her website and that is where I got my start with her quilting blocks and designs. I had several of her blocks laid out at Hancocks where I work and some lady came in and bought them even though they weren't quilted or put together. pretty cool give them a try
05-30-2010, 05:43 AM
#38
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Originally Posted by Pollyv9
I love the Bono's patterns and have bought at least 2 of them, but have never had the nerve to start one. If you have made one of their quilts did you find it very difficult? I consider myself an intermediate quilter leaning toward beginner because most things I make are really very simple. I don't usually shy away from a challenge but I really don't want to start something that I won't finish (eventually). Would love your input!
05-30-2010, 07:04 AM
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I just finished her truck quilt. Nearly had heart failure when I looked at the cutting instructions. They are very precise and you will be cutting down to 1" blocks. Key is to follow her instructions to the letter, no shortcuts! Read the entire pattern through before you start. Because there are so many pieces, often small, I found it helpful to put them in plastic bags, with the size and piece number written on them. I spent 3-4 days just cutting. When I started sewing I put a ruler along the lines on the instruction sheet and followed the instructions line by line. Her instructions are so precise that everything fell into place. I also recommend you buy the Angler2 tool. There are angles everywhere in her quilts and this tool means you don't have to draw lines before you sew. Happy sewing!
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