picking a pattern
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hi folks, i am new at forums and a fairly new quilter. i love it but have such a hard time picking a pattern. i have some wonderful 30's prints all set and ready to use for a quilt for my queen size bed, but just can't make a decision. any help?
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Oh you're just beginning a long journey. I never saw a quilt I didn't want to make! Start with a good magazine and look at their quilts. Fons and Porter offer some good beginner quilts as well as McCalls.
Decide if you like traditional patterns or some of the more modern ones. I think with the 30's repros you might lean toward traditional quilts. Google free quilt patterns and you'll find tons.
Welcome to the board. You'll like it here.
Karen
Decide if you like traditional patterns or some of the more modern ones. I think with the 30's repros you might lean toward traditional quilts. Google free quilt patterns and you'll find tons.
Welcome to the board. You'll like it here.
Karen
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I haven't met a pattern I don't like...that's the problem. I do favor traditional - but am so darned indecisive for a 62 yr. old. I made 2 baby quilts and took one quilting class - so that was easy. Now I want to quilt to keep these hands busy and because I love the precision of it all...my ocd is showing. Thanks, Mona
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Originally Posted by Sharon321
Since you are a beginner, check out Eleanor Burns book, "Egg Money Quilts". It is all popular 30's blocks.
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thanks so much. i keep looking at my magazines and have a couple of books, but will get that one for sure. thanks for the encouragement - and as with most things in life, it's always so wonderful to talk to people who know where you are and have been there.
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