My BIG project!!
07-28-2011, 06:33 AM
#53
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I would try to use some of the same fabrics in each of the quilts, because I like the idea of everyone having a little piece of the other's quilt... they're all connected, not just by the person that made them, or by being related because they're family..everyone has the same pieces :)
07-28-2011, 06:36 AM
#54
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I suggest 9 patch. 5" squares you cut. Sashing between them. Make 12 14" blocks per quilt. Quilt is a great throw, fits a twin size/covers the top of a queen with no drop down.
I make these for kids at church. Use 2 fabrics for the 9 patch, a light and a med or dark. Sashing can be same as the color for 4 of the 9 patches. A simple diaganol grid quilts it quickly and they all look different.
Back can be pieced creatively or one piece depending on what you have in fabrics.
Can make a top in one day. Takes me 2.5 hours to quilt on home machine.
We do add binding.
I make these for kids at church. Use 2 fabrics for the 9 patch, a light and a med or dark. Sashing can be same as the color for 4 of the 9 patches. A simple diaganol grid quilts it quickly and they all look different.
Back can be pieced creatively or one piece depending on what you have in fabrics.
Can make a top in one day. Takes me 2.5 hours to quilt on home machine.
We do add binding.
07-28-2011, 07:08 AM
#55
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Massachusetts
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I think that is awesome! I have been doing lap size quilts as gifts for family and wanting to do charity quilts to help me with fmq, the easiest block I have found and I love it, is the Disapearing Nine Patch. By rearranging the blocks or colors you can make numerous quilts that look different but the same. I took some fabric I didn't care for and made one and after I finished it, everyone loved it, including myself. LOL So good luck and enjoy it. You can find it under tutorials.
Linda in Brimfield MA
Linda in Brimfield MA
07-28-2011, 07:04 PM
#56
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What are the measurements of a "Lap Quilt".
You all are so amazing. I appreciate all the input and I'm taking it all to heart. Thank you so much for your encouragement.
I am in the middle of moving to a new house. By August 15th I hope to be sewing up a storm and promise to keep you sweet ladies posted!!
You all are so amazing. I appreciate all the input and I'm taking it all to heart. Thank you so much for your encouragement.
I am in the middle of moving to a new house. By August 15th I hope to be sewing up a storm and promise to keep you sweet ladies posted!!
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