I am a quilter from Colorado
02-06-2011, 10:38 AM
#31
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I take the queen size pattern, look at the size of the blocks and then add enough to make the larger size. Sometimes just adding an interesting border or two (scrappy or combination of fabrics used) can be enough to enlarge the quilt
02-06-2011, 10:55 AM
#32
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If you have a block you really like just take the pattern to a copy place and enlarge it a few times untill it suits your needs. There are some out there. If you google big block quilts something interesting should come up. Enjoy. Marvel
02-06-2011, 11:23 AM
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Welcome from a fellow Colorado quilter. I just add blocks. There are two books that address this problem. One is the All-In-One Quiter's Reference Tool and the other is 200 Quilting Tips, Techniques & Trade Secrets by Susan Briscoe. If you are just starting out I'd very much recommend purchasing the Quilter's Reference Tool, it is loaded with all kinds of info. Susan Briscoe is hard to beat for great quilting, but if I had to pick one the Reference book is chock full of wonderful stuff.
02-06-2011, 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Wilma Pfifer
All the patterns seem to be made for a smaller size then that would fit a queen bed. Is there books tha do bigger sizes?
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