Please suggest a good "How To Do" Kaleidoscope

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12-16-2010, 03:56 PM

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pdcakm

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[quote=Kitsie]Here's a nice little tute from Dunster just a few days ago!

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-82376-3.htm - pg 2 & 3

i really like the classic kaleidoscope but the one dunster ref to in this link is really easy. the kaleidoscope comes from the placement of the fabrics, not having to match repeats. much easier than rhonda's method. however, i still want to do that one too. some day when i have the patience to match all those pieces of fabric. until then i think i will stay with the simple.

12-16-2010, 05:05 PM

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The Ricky Tims Kool Kaleidoscope is also an easy pattern to follow and lots of fun to make. I think that's what Maride posted above, and also here are 2 that I made:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-56980-1.htm
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-71447-1.htm

12-16-2010, 05:06 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Treasureit

I would like to learn how to do a Kaleidoscope quilt. For those of you who have made one - how did you learn and did you like that method? I love a challenge and can follow a book, but from searching the internet I didn't find anything that jump out at me.

I see so many pretty ones one here.

Hi, the first ones that I did I used the precut kits that I got off of www.overstock.com. They were great and had some really easy directions to follow. Several different fabrics to choose from and so easy to do with their directions. Since then I have made several from my own fabric but I still use their simple and easy instructions.

Thanks,
Sherryl
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12-16-2010, 05:14 PM

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Treasureit

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I am slowing looking up all these suggestions. Of course I want the most complicated to be my first one.

12-16-2010, 06:04 PM

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Kitsie

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dunster

There are many patterns that are called kaleidoscopes. Ricky Tims Kool Kaleidoscope pattern, stack-and-whack kaleidoscopes, OBW's, and the classic kaleidoscope, to name just a few. Which one are you interested in?

The one that enabled you to do your beautiful quilt!

12-16-2010, 07:05 PM

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Cyn

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Maride

I made this one, and if you wish I can send you a link one where to learn to make it. This is one large image, not many blocks put together. If one you want is smaller blocks, search for a One Block wonder or Stack and Whack. Those are smaller kaleidoscopes.

Beautiful!