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09-02-2011, 11:35 AM

#31

reginalovesfabric

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do a disapearing nine patch they are fun and cute.

applique some sunbonnet sues, I have lots of patterns if you need one or two.

Regina

09-02-2011, 11:36 AM

#32

MadQuilter

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I agree with Michael. It doesn't get much easier than the rail fence. It's a fun quilt to make.

Since you are familiar with the 9-patch you can add an alternating snowball block OR use a feature print as an alternating block.

Hope you get strong again soon.

09-02-2011, 12:02 PM

#33

ShabbyTabby

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Originally Posted by Deb watkins

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maggiesmom

I would suggest you go the Quilter's Cache website and look at all the patterns available there. The are broken down by difficulty (beginner, etc.)and give pretty good instructions for piecing them as well as sample quilts and blocks that have been made using those blocks. You will enjoy all of the info there.

This is an excellent site for any quilter, beginner to advanced. her directions are clear, with pics as well. I like the last page of the directions, as she shows a sample of what all blocks will look like when put together.

I agree, love Quilter's Cache...that's where I started getting my block patterns. The first one I did was "Annie's Choice". It's a super easy one and in 12" a quilt goes together fast.

09-02-2011, 12:58 PM

#34

meredithj

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I love the books Quilts for Baby Easy as ABC by Ursula Reikes. It has basic,easy, classic patterns and the instructions are easy to follow. Her basic quilting instructions in the front part of the book are great for beginners as well.

09-02-2011, 01:06 PM

#35

ksea

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I like the "Take 5" pattern, it is really easy and goes together really quick and can be strip peiced.

09-02-2011, 01:24 PM

#36

teddysmom

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I just finished a quilt using alternate 9 patch and snow balls. Snow balls were 6 1/2" square so 9 patch was 6 1/2. Very easy, went together really fast and looks very pretty.

09-02-2011, 01:54 PM

#37

Latrinka

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Originally Posted by erstan947

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-135666-1.htm
This link might give you some help....enjoy:)

exactly what I was gonna say!

09-02-2011, 04:57 PM

#38

Toni-in-Texas

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Originally Posted by katastrofy1967

I am a beginner and I LOVE quilting, I get all the magazines to get the patterns and such, but sometimes when they say a beginners pattern is beginners, I wonder if they have lost their marbles. I just started sewing to regain mobility lost when I was in a car accident, so when I say beginner I mean beginner. I have made some nine patches, and simple patterns like that. I really appreciate all the help I can get. I still don't know how to put the binding on, my lovely mom-in-law does it for me and is in the process of teaching me. But she lives in another state. You ladies have been a great resource for me. Thanks in advance.

I still believe that a rail fence is the perfect quilt for a beginner. Only three or four fabric choices and it's hard to make a mistake with this pattern and has less matching edges than a nine-patch. The Chinese coin quilt is another one that's hard to mess up.