TeresaA

I want to tackle something a little challenging. I thought, New York Beauty. However, I'm not a fan of paper piecing. It's too wasteful. Maybe I could hand-piece the points.

Any ideas for quilts that reasonably complicated looking, but don't use wasteful techniques? oh, and aren't applique-based, LOL.

I look on Pinterest, but I have yet to see anything that fulfills this criteria. I'm probably just not looking hard enough, LOL.

I see LaPa but I want to wait until the book becomes more widely available in the US.

I know this is a tough question. I'm just trying to get some brainstorming ideas. And I probably need to attend some shows for ideas too. Just no chance to do it.

What haven't I thought of?

Thanks.

cjsews

Have you tried a double wedding ring yet? That is one I may try sometime in the far future

Dina

Would you consider a Bargello challenging? There are a lot of different Bargello patterns out there.

Dina

TeresaA

I'm looking at bargello, yes! The basic quilt wouldn't be that challenging, but I know they can get pretty complex. Good idea.

Double wedding ring. Another good one.

Genden

Oh My Stars by American Jane is challenging. Most of the American Jane quilt patterns are challenging.

dunster

Quilts can be challenging for a number of reasons, and something that challenges one person may come natural to another. I would just look for a pattern that I really love but have put of making because of its difficulty. Is there a particular skill that you want to master?

Jane Quilter

have you looked at Bonnie Hunters scrap pattern like allietare for one of many complex patterns:
http://quiltville.blogspot.com/2016/...up-reveal.html

Jane Quilter

always consider the Dear Jane
http://www.craftsy.com/blog/2013/05/...ar-jane-quilt/

Cybrarian

A Lone Star is on my "when I feel confident enough" list.

TeresaA

You're right. Skills to develop, curved or y-seams, complex layout. Possibly, exploration of color schemes. I'm more looking for inspiration to help me figure out what I want to do. It's really one of those "you'll know it when you see it" situations. When it clicks, it will click. I hope. But I want something I can sink my teeth into.

Genden, I love the pattern you suggested. It would be a nice place to explore several different fabric combinations. It may be the one. Who knows? Thank you.