lowjane

I am an avid quilter turning over 15 quilts a year to various friends and charities. Now I am stuck!! I am looking for a unique quilt for someone special, earthy tones. I would love to entertain any suggestions.. I am looking for something that is extraordinary - not that every quilt isn't. But a pattern that is seldom seen or unique.

Thank you for any help with my quest.
Jane

katier825

Here's a site with a lot if inspiration! Maybe it will help you narrow down your choices:

http://www.quilterswarehouse.com/c-3...rn-themes.aspx

fabric_fancy

i haven't seen this quilt pattern hanging in quilt shows.

i don't think it was popular with her fans because she normally makes everything in bold bright colors and this one was earth tones


http://www.becolourful.nl/quilts/28/quiltstart.htm

lowjane

Thank you for your quick responses, I have looked through many of my patterns and just have not found the perfect one.
I may take one of each of your suggestions and make 2 quilts for that special lady!!

Mariposa

How about a bargello-? Or your own version of a big star?

katier825

Do you like batiks? I've seen some gorgeous earth toned quilts. If you did a Google Search for images of batik quilts, you'd probably find some more beautiful inspiration. Do you paper piece? You could do a New York Beauty or mariner's compass. The NY Beauties are great because there are so many different layouts you could try. There are so many choices. How about a batik log cabin with some applique on the light part? Something special to spice it up. Someone on here did a beautiful French Braid with applique in the separator bands...that was very special too.

Another thought - the Hancock's of Paducah catalog has many quilt patterns to drool over, lots in batiks. You might take a peek at their site and see what inspires you.

Great-great granny

That's a GREAT site for patterns - has every theme you could ever think of. Thanks for sharing.

dunster

Well I kind of like the pattern in my avatar. :)

katier825

we ALL like the pattern in your avatar! It's amazing!

Your Snake River and Summer Lake log cabins are amazing too! :)

Lori S

Judy Neimeyer always has fabulous patterns that many go well in earthy tones.
http://www.quiltworx.com/patterns/

Or try
http://www.lockwoodquilts.com/