Need help picking a quilt pattern
#1
Hello everybody,
I have been collecting firefighter fabric and have around 8 different patterns that I would like to use in a quilt. I am having trouble finding a pattern that I can use using 8 or so different fabrics. I need a pattern that isn't really hard to do. I want it to be challenging but not real hard. I don't want it to take a real long time to make. I would love to hear ideas from all of you.
Thank you,
Judy
I have been collecting firefighter fabric and have around 8 different patterns that I would like to use in a quilt. I am having trouble finding a pattern that I can use using 8 or so different fabrics. I need a pattern that isn't really hard to do. I want it to be challenging but not real hard. I don't want it to take a real long time to make. I would love to hear ideas from all of you.
Thank you,
Judy
#4
http://www.quiltingboard.com/posts/list/20823.page
How about the zig zag? Or warm wishes.
http://www.quiltmaker.com/patterns/d...html?idx=5185_
How about the zig zag? Or warm wishes.
http://www.quiltmaker.com/patterns/d...html?idx=5185_
#7
what about this one - definitely easy and will really showcase the fabrics well:
http://www.modabakeshop.com/
It's the very first one of the page
http://www.modabakeshop.com/
It's the very first one of the page
#8
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Originally Posted by Tippy
I vote sampler.. with 12" blocks.. the options are unending.
Straight seam block: Patience Corner - Alabama
Triangles : Churn Dash - Old Maid's Puzzle - Ohio Star - Card Tricks -
Geometric - Pinwheels and Squares - Jack In the Box
8 Point Centers: Spider Web - Kaleidoscope
Here are a couple of pics:
Strips: Log Cabin - Bright Hopes - Over the Rainbow - Bricks
Applique: Dresden Plate - Grandmother's Fan
Curves: Sunflower - Love Ring - Fools Puzzle - Rob Peter to Pay Paul
Just some ideas on how you can start out really easy and expand. You gain LOTS of experience and confidence this way!
#9
We call these Happy Blocks. They are a 4.5" center square, with a 2.5" by 4.5" strip on each side. Then an 8.5" by 2.5" strip on top and bottom. Very easy to make and can show off fabrics by fussy cutting. It makes an 8" finished block.
#10
All of these ideas are awsome. Now to decide what to do. lol I have some fabric with flames on it that I could probably use as a sashing between blocks. So much to think about. I think that is the hardest thing for me..... trying to figure out what block or pattern to use.
Judy
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