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09-10-2010, 11:28 AM

#51

Quiltntime

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Originally Posted by Beachbaby12

I have four different colors and each have 1 1/2-2 yards each. I am a beginner quilter and would ask your help with an easy pattern you can recommend. Do you think larger blocks would be better? I want something that is not difficult so I don't get discouraged. Thanks so much!

Check out my Avatar. The pattern is from the book by Cindy Casciato's Block Explosion. Purchased it at Joann's. Simple & easy from wall hangings to queen size quilts.

09-10-2010, 12:38 PM

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BizyStitches

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Originally Posted by Beachbaby12

I would do a search for Billy Lauder (not sure if that is how she spells her first name) but she has great short cuts that make even the nine patch so much fun to make. I also love to watch Eleanor Burns, she has great tips too. Have fun, and just enjoy it.

09-10-2010, 02:34 PM

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Janice Thompson

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BQ probably stands for Baby Quilt

09-10-2010, 03:19 PM

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katiebear1

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Does anyone have a picture of Yellow Brick Road? I am not familiar with it.

09-10-2010, 04:35 PM

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stitchingmemories

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You could try the one I did for my daughter (below).

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-60895-1.htm

It was very easy, the blocks were large and it took very little time. (I did make a queen where the pattern called for a lap quilt). It's from Pat Sloan's book "I can't believe I'm quilting beyone the basics" here is the book on Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Sloans-Believe.../dp/1601406827

What ever you decide, I wish you the very best! It's great fun!

09-10-2010, 04:59 PM

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Annz

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Nine patch is good.

09-10-2010, 05:22 PM

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yomomma43

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I found the friendship star to be quite easy. I make my blocks so they are 12" x 12".

http://www.quiltpox.com/Patterns/friendshipstar.html

09-10-2010, 05:29 PM

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purplefiend

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The Wickedly Easy quilt is one of my favorite quilts. Its very easy, nothing has to match up. My avatar picture is a
Wickedly Easy quilt.

http://www.byannie.com/media/images/...s_patterns.pdf

09-10-2010, 05:39 PM

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JacquelineVH

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Originally Posted by purplefiend

The Wickedly Easy quilt is one of my favorite quilts. Its very easy, nothing has to match up. My avatar picture is a
Wickedly Easy quilt.

http://www.byannie.com/media/images/...s_patterns.pdf

love it!

09-10-2010, 06:36 PM

#60

Betty Ruth

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My first quilt was a 9 patch. That was so long ago that I don't remember if my corners lined up or not,probably not. How about a 4 patch alternated with a -plain block of the same size. Plain blocks like that can be surprisingly attractive.