good beginner quilt pattern?
10-18-2016, 08:47 AM
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My first quilt was a sampler with six 12" blocks, both appliqué and piecing. I taught myself from a book, so with you as her coach, your niece will be fine. I liked the idea of a sampler as a first quilt because I wasn't making many blocks all the same. There was variety and new things to continually learn. My 1st block was churn dash, 2nd was Ohio star, 3rd was lemoyne star, 4th was dresten plate, ect. Just the classic blocks. I'm sure you could find them at thequilterscache.com.
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10-18-2016, 10:40 AM
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I am with Tartan-my first bed quilt (I had made two throws) was a disappearing nine patch. It was fun to make and I learned so much. I think it is good to teach your niece to press her seams so they can be matched and locked together because 90% of the patterns do require that basic skill. I loved cutting my strips, assembling my strata, and making my blocks--all essential skills for anyone learning to quilt.
10-18-2016, 02:05 PM
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Does your niece sew now? That would make a difference, I think.
How about rail fence? I do like the YBR and the brick ideas, as they'd go faster and she would likely enjoy the design/placement process. If she ordered a jelly roll, there's always a race.
hugs,
charlotte
How about rail fence? I do like the YBR and the brick ideas, as they'd go faster and she would likely enjoy the design/placement process. If she ordered a jelly roll, there's always a race.
hugs,
charlotte
10-19-2016, 07:42 AM
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I am one of the ladies that makes quilts for "The Linus Connection". Bricks is one of our most popular patterns and very,very simple to make. My version of Bricks: http://tinyurl.com/hwwjkfk
"Wickedly Easy" is another very easy beginner quilt, you need 6 fat quarters. http://www.byannie.com/shop/product/wickedly-easy-quilts/
My version of "Wickedly Easy",http://tinyurl.com/hpgsyry
Sharon in Texas
"Wickedly Easy" is another very easy beginner quilt, you need 6 fat quarters. http://www.byannie.com/shop/product/wickedly-easy-quilts/
My version of "Wickedly Easy",http://tinyurl.com/hpgsyry
Sharon in Texas
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10-19-2016, 08:50 AM
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I would suggest a nine patch design. While that is simple, one can vary the design by using different colors, etc. It is simple enough for her (and if she has ordered her own fabric, she is obviously an adult) without too much frustration.
She could set the blocks on point also and that would be a whole new design. IMYOP, the simpler the better.
She could set the blocks on point also and that would be a whole new design. IMYOP, the simpler the better.
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