Edie

Thanks for the "Basketweave". When I make a Sampler quilt, I take 1 gallon plastic bags, I have some stick-on labelss and when I cut out what block I want, I take the pattern, fold it in half, put the cut out fabric in the folded block, stick it in the bag, seal it up and stick on a label and note what pattern it is. Then, I place them in a basket and depending on the mood for the day, I pick out which block I want to make. I may be in the mood to sew a harder one, or maybe I'll do an easier one. But they are all cut out, packaged and ready to go. I have found that this works perfect for me, keeps everything neat, all the fabric has been chosen, cut out, packed in the bags and what fabric you have left you can either put it in your stash bag or back into the container from which it came (in my case, I put my colors separated into plastic shoe boxes, label the boxes and I am all set.

I have been doing this for quite a while and maybe it's the only way I can keep my head on straight, but I found it saves a mess, doesn't take up a whole lot of space and it is right there all ready to work on stacked on top of each other in a basket. And that doesn't take up too much space either. I have a little space here in front of my window that is maybe 6x10 and in that area is my whole world of quilting - and my computer.

Hope this idea helps someone - oh yah, if I have to make a triangle square or cut a triangle out of a square I save that cutting until I am ready to work on it. But if I have the triangle square I just cut out two squares of each, pin them and I am ready to go!

Good day to quilt today - rain, mixed with possible snow for the next three days. Whoopee! Edie :roll:

Edie

My fun in doing the sampler 12" blocks, assuming each one is different, I like the fat quarters you get at the fabric shop. I finished a sampler a few weeks ago with 35 12" blocks and I did not use the same fabric twice. I just picked out fabrics that were and or used to be fat quarters (that I saw and liked and absolutely had to have it). I like to get the 99 cent fat quarters at JoAnn's. It is a great variety you can use and it really is a lot of fun. To this day and I have been quilting a long time, I do not know how much fabric you need. I just use what I have and when I don't need it, that's when I get the fat quarters. Lifts the spirits and keeps the stash well fed. Edie

Nita

This might be what I'm searching for. I can get the book on Amazon for $15. But before I go ahead and order, can you tell me if there are actual sampler quilts to make in the book ...... where they give fabric yardage requirements, etc? Or is it simply a book that teaches how to make several different block?

Welcome to the message board;I see you just joined this month. Isn't it great? Oh, BTW, I too am enjoying grandparenthood and I also have a dog named Brody (we spell it differently). He is a Bichon-Poo.

Rose Marie

I found this free pattern that uses only half square triangles.
It is a great easy pattern.

Edie

I want to do that quilt. Please tell me how to get it. Just came home from our local Casino/Hotel - Treasure Island and am absolutely exhausted. Had a ball with #1 husband - got to bed early, didn't sleep worth beans and got up early. They give away little bottles of Bath and Body hand lotion which I keep at my sewing table all the time - good for the hands. This is new stuff "Archives - Rosehips and Lavender. Very soothing to the hands and to the soul. My hands dry out so fast. Mom said that I should keep hand lotion by my sewing table and who am I to disagree with the mother - She is 93! And she has all her marbles!!!!!
So, I am going to get into a sloppy pair of jeans and a t-shirt and sew for the rest of the afternoon. Edie

Rose Marie

http://www.pbtex.com
It is a free pattern, hope it is still available.

Rose Marie

The pattern is no longer there so will try to copy it. It was a free pattern so should not be a problem.
Go into the download for a clear copy.

Edie

Unless I am doing something wrong, I cannot download it. I am thinking just 3-1/2x3-1/2 triangle squares (about a million maybe) and a thin sashing should do it, don't you think?

Not to change the subject , but it 1:28 PM CDT and it is snowing like you wouldn't believe. Humungous flakes . It is beautiful, but it isn't sticking - it is too warm out. Started raining this AM, and just went from one thing to another. I guess that means a glass of wine to go with my quilt block, eh?

Anyhow, it is something I will write down in my journal to do, after I finish the baby quilt, the QOV quilt and our quilt. And whatever else pops in. But I definitely like that one. Thanks for all your help. Edie

Rose Marie

The squares are 8 7/8 inches and the sashing is 1 1/4 inches.
It makes a quilt that is 61 inches square.
I did not follow the pattern because I had lots of charm squares that were the marble fabric so I used them. It made a lap size quilt. I did not use the corner stones either.

Edie

Thanks so much for your help. I think I was almost right. I thought the same thing about the corner stones. The sashing looks like a perfect size also.

You know that big blizzard we had??????? Melted! Typical of the Great State of Minnesota!!!!!! I love our state - mainly for just that reason - We can have a blizzard in the morning (in the winter) and by noon, we can get the Chinook Winds and it can be up to 70 degrees and that's in January.

Nice thing about winter is that we can cook nice comfort food dinners. Our home smells so good right now - and don't anybody barf - we are having hashbrowns, liver and onions, creamed Kohlrabi and c ucumber salad. - Oh, I am so hungry.

Again thanks for your help - I really appreciated it. :-) Edie