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Stitching & Crafting Room:  Quilt pattern recommendations for a NEWBIE  |
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CindyG
True Blue Farmgirl
293 Posts
Cindy
Fairfax
VA
USA
293 Posts |
 Posted - Dec 06 2013 : 11:50:03 AM
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OK Quilters, I am being an "advice hog" today, but a visit to a wonderful new quilt shop brought several new fabrics in to my life : ) Imagine that?
So here are pieces I bought, having no idea what I will do with them except turn them in to a quilt at some point in time.
With some other fabric I am working on my very first actual quilt, which is a "fire escape" pattern. To this point I have only done little home decor things like place mats, potholders, and a boatload of very fun aprons. It is time to tackle a for real quilt.
So while getting some fabric for Christmas gifts, I came across the following collection, which reminded me so much of my mom's mom that I had to get a bunch of it immediately.
If I want to show off the lovely patterns and colors in small pieces but not overly-complicated tiny pieces, what quilt pattern would you experts recommend?
There are so many patterns out there that my head is spinning, and I am hoping you'll know now that suits the fabric plus suits the skills of a beginner.
Thanks in advance.
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3931 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
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Posted - Dec 06 2013 : 12:21:58 PM
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How about a Dresden Plate or a fan? The colors can all be displayed in one plate or fan or pick two or three to make all different plates and fans.
Marie, Sister #5142
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princesspatches
True Blue Farmgirl
431 Posts
arttie
iron mountain
michigan
USA
431 Posts |
Posted - Dec 07 2013 : 05:33:27 AM
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did the quilt shop have any samples made up with this fabric? Ask the girls for some advice. If you have never done a quilt before, I would go with a simple nine-patch or Irish chain pattern. You will get the hang of piecing, layering and quilting without getting overwhelmed in any one area.
The fabric has a very vintage feel to it. Stick with a classic pattern.
Good luck
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QuiltyMom
True Blue Farmgirl
50 Posts
Jan
Falls Church
VA
USA
50 Posts |
Posted - Dec 07 2013 : 07:36:28 AM
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A very basic pattern would be the Rail Fence. It's what I would use to teach my Beginning Quilting students, What's nice about it is you can do whatever you want with it, either simple or complex. The basic block consist of three strips of fabric, made to be a square. Usually there are two or three different fabrics used. So, it's all machine piecing in straight lines. It will give you the basic skills of piecing blocks and the sewing them together into a quilt.
Check out this search for different images of the quilt - it'll give you a good idea of what can be done:
http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=rail+fence+quilt&id=C20CE463363F99F7FD806F9BF400927CA78FA4A0&FORM=IQFRBA |
Edited by - QuiltyMom on Dec 07 2013 07:36:55 AM |
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
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Posted - Dec 07 2013 : 07:44:05 AM
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Cindy beautiful fabrics. Jan just the one I was going to suggest. Or something with a disappearing 9 patch.
Diana
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CindyG
True Blue Farmgirl
293 Posts
Cindy
Fairfax
VA
USA
293 Posts |
Posted - Dec 07 2013 : 08:44:47 AM
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Ladies,
Thank you for all the recommendations - I will be hitting the interwebs today for some research with the patterns you suggest. I am not just overwhelmed with the number of different patterns out there, but the variations within each pattern. I had no idea even where to start, so you have helped significantly.
With appreciation-
Cindy
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QuiltyMom
True Blue Farmgirl
50 Posts
Jan
Falls Church
VA
USA
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Posted - Dec 07 2013 : 4:31:23 PM
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| Cindy, I saw a lovely rail fence once that was made into a larger 9 Patch! It was just stunning. I never would've though of doing that, I'm so totally by the book! |
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QuiltyMom
True Blue Farmgirl
50 Posts
Jan
Falls Church
VA
USA
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Posted - Dec 07 2013 : 4:32:00 PM
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| Diana, I saw a lovely rail fence once that was made into a larger 9 Patch! It was just stunning. I never would've though of doing that, I'm so totally by the book. |
Edited by - QuiltyMom on Dec 07 2013 4:32:46 PM |
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bluebellequilts
True Blue Farmgirl
72 Posts
Teresa
Georgia
USA
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Posted - Jan 14 2014 : 04:12:20 AM
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Yellow Brick Road from Atkinson Designs might also be another good choice.
I agree that the Rail Fence pattern is a good beginning pattern.
There's another pattern from 3-6-9 designs that's easy as well.
"Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole." - Roger Caras
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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl
2313 Posts
lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Jan 14 2014 : 4:05:53 PM
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Oh Teresa- I love the Yellow Brick Road- GREAT suggestion!!
Lori
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
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Posted - Jan 14 2014 : 6:21:58 PM
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I'm with Jan. And those fabrics are AWESOME!
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beekeepersgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1423 Posts
Luanne
Cresco
PA
USA
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Posted - Jan 15 2014 : 5:29:11 PM
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My first quilt was a pattern called Turning Twenty that was made with 20 fat quarters. It was a simple pattern but very pretty when it was finished. I used fabrics similar to yours.
Good luck!
Luanne
beekeepersgirl #691
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
My blog: finallyafarmgirl.blogspot.com
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SunnyJam
True Blue Farmgirl
129 Posts
Jamie
Seattle
WA
USA
129 Posts |
Posted - Jan 16 2014 : 11:45:44 AM
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Ooh, I'm intrigued by the Turning Twenty! I've been nervous to attempt a quilt, but that sounds like it might be just my speed. :)
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beekeepersgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1423 Posts
Luanne
Cresco
PA
USA
1423 Posts |
Posted - Jan 16 2014 : 12:55:03 PM
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Hope this worked - this is a picture of the cover of the pattern booklet for Turning Twenty.
Luanne
beekeepersgirl #691
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
My blog: finallyafarmgirl.blogspot.com
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beekeepersgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1423 Posts
Luanne
Cresco
PA
USA
1423 Posts |
Posted - Jan 16 2014 : 12:57:13 PM
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Have to tell all you quilters a funny story about making this quilt. Since it was my first attempt, I laid out all the pieces on my bed and called my friend (an expert quilter) to come over and look at it to see if I had everything in the right place before I started pinning and stitching. It was a very hot day, so I reached up and turned the ceiling fan on - you can imagine what happened to my beautifully placed quilt pieces. My friend laughed so hard when she got there - then helped me put it all back in place again.
beekeepersgirl #691
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
My blog: finallyafarmgirl.blogspot.com
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SunnyJam
True Blue Farmgirl
129 Posts
Jamie
Seattle
WA
USA
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Posted - Jan 17 2014 : 11:46:35 AM
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That's too funny, Luanne! (And totally sounds like something I would do...)
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
2707 Posts
Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Jan 24 2014 : 8:03:58 PM
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I was going to say the turning twenty also. the pieces are bigger than the rail fence and it makes a larger quilt but a very simple pattern!!!
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
899 Posts
Carole
New York
USA
899 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2014 : 1:52:16 PM
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Scrumptious by Bonnie & Camille - such a lovely line. I have it at the shoppe. Camille designed a lovely pattern to go with that line that is somewhat simple to construct called Surfside. It uses layer cakes but I found the 10" squares to be to small for her cutting requirements. Camille's instructions are easy to follow and the quilt construction is fairly simple, consisting of rows of squares, 4 patch and half square triangles. It makes a lap/twin size quilt. Here is a picture of the top.
Yes, turning 20, rail fence and the yellow brick road are also good options. I prefer the YBR myself, it's my go to pattern when I need a quick quilt for a baby etc... makes a great I spy quilt. It's lovely in Batiks.
Have fun choosing your pattern!
Carole
Farmgirl Sister 3610
http://www.carolesquiltingetc.com
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CurlysQuilts
True Blue Farmgirl
569 Posts
Sarah
Northeast Kingdom
VT
USA
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