I have a question about making a postage stamp quilt.
09-16-2011, 02:43 AM
#31
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I believe that a charm quilt uses no duplicates. But a regular quilt can have dups. I'm making a 2" postage stamp quilt; I started it months ago; so, it is a work in progress. I wanted it to be a charm one, but there is no way. So, there will be a few duplicates. The squares are so small, I'm sure they won't be noticable. I've traded with several people; still need quite a way to go....
09-16-2011, 03:02 AM
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I thought "postage stamp" referred to the shape and size of the pieces. I talked with a lady 2 weeks ago and her grandmother had made one of 1 1/2" by 1" rectangles. Most stamps aren't squares anyway!
When I made mine I strip pieced it. It isn't hard to match fabrics but the overall look is great.
kathyd
When I made mine I strip pieced it. It isn't hard to match fabrics but the overall look is great.
kathyd
09-16-2011, 03:10 AM
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The postage stamp quilts made as pictures have duplicates. Often done on the fusible grid. Fantastic way to make a cross stitch pattern into a quilt!!
Originally Posted by Crafty1
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!
09-16-2011, 03:31 AM
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Originally Posted by MadQuilter
Your quilt, your fabric, your choice. I don't think anyone is going to sit there and try to find duplicates. If they do, beat them whith your biggest ruler!
09-16-2011, 03:35 AM
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I like the idea of using different bits of the same fabric, scattered around the quilt. For me, The 1" squares sound difficult to keep lined up, I wonder if accuquilt has a 1.5" square die, would make cutting simple, laying out scraps and cutting.
Can you tell me what is a "leader and ender" quilt. I have read it on this site before, but never asked.
Can you tell me what is a "leader and ender" quilt. I have read it on this site before, but never asked.
Originally Posted by dublb
I have started collecting fabrics for my Postage Stamp. I know that you're not supposed to duplicate any fabrics but( :wink: ) some of my scraps have so many different looks that once they are cut into 1 1/2" squares you would never know that they were from the same fabric. Is that acceptable ???
I think this will be my "leader & ender" quilt.
I think this will be my "leader & ender" quilt.
09-16-2011, 03:39 AM
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A postage stamp quilt may be a charm quilt--a quilt in which each patch is a unique fabric. However, a postage stamp quilt, by definition is a quilt made of tiny pieces and isn't defined by pattern or fabric choices.
Therefore you can have a postage stamp quilt or a postage stamp (Aaaaagh! the pieces! the pieces!)charm quilt, as you choose.
Therefore you can have a postage stamp quilt or a postage stamp (Aaaaagh! the pieces! the pieces!)charm quilt, as you choose.
09-16-2011, 03:50 AM
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Dublb....you don't know what you are starting!!!! I started mine over two years ago, and still going. I have them in 5"x5" sqs.(25 pieces),stacked in containers. Don't know if I should put shushing around each one or just sew them all together. Each piece has been hand-sewn together. Makes a great on going project to take on trips or waiting time.
Good Luck...and yes, I agree...no one will know if you cut out a different section from the same material....but us!!!!
Good Luck...and yes, I agree...no one will know if you cut out a different section from the same material....but us!!!!
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