I have a question about making a postage stamp quilt.
09-15-2011, 06:51 PM
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You can duplicate fabrics in a Postage Stamp quilt. Some are even done in designs like Many Trips Around the World, 4 Patch, Nine Patch etc. You are not supposed to duplicate fabrics in a Charm Square quilt. Soooo..... try not to duplicate fabrics in a Charm Square Postage Stamp quilt!!!
09-15-2011, 06:57 PM
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I need to make one to use up some of my scraps. Wow, 1" finished, huh. Guess I should start it as an ongoing project, 'cause I might get a little tired of working with such small pieces. Yep, I'm in on this one.
09-15-2011, 06:59 PM
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It's your quilt so who would know anyways! There are lots of PS quilts made with duplicates, so it's up to you. The one I made I chose not to have duplicates, but the next I'm working on will have duplicates :) Have fun!
09-15-2011, 07:04 PM
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Wow, you're going to cut all those little squares individually!?!? You are one brave quilter! I always figured if I ever made a postage stamp quilt, I'd HAVE to strip-piece it to keep myself sane! :lol:
I don't see any problem at all with using fabrics that end up looking similar. As an earlier poster said, who will know?
I don't see any problem at all with using fabrics that end up looking similar. As an earlier poster said, who will know?
09-15-2011, 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by OneMoreQuilt
You can duplicate fabrics in a Postage Stamp quilt. Some are even done in designs like Many Trips Around the World, 4 Patch, Nine Patch etc. You are not supposed to duplicate fabrics in a Charm Square quilt. Soooo..... try not to duplicate fabrics in a Charm Square Postage Stamp quilt!!!
09-15-2011, 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Jennie and Me
I need to make one to use up some of my scraps. Wow, 1" finished, huh. Guess I should start it as an ongoing project, 'cause I might get a little tired of working with such small pieces. Yep, I'm in on this one.
09-15-2011, 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by bearisgray
I wondered that, too - but if every piece LOOKS different - why not?
I've also wondered how people keep a gazillion pieces sorted so they remember what they have and don't have.
I was thinking it might be a fun idea to cut identical squares and have people try to match them up. Sort of a grown up I Spy type of quilt.
I've also wondered how people keep a gazillion pieces sorted so they remember what they have and don't have.
I was thinking it might be a fun idea to cut identical squares and have people try to match them up. Sort of a grown up I Spy type of quilt.
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