I like patterns too.......I don't wanna put all that work into, only to get to the end and find out I goofed something on calculating, lol. I see some of the beauties designes by the folks on here and would love to be able to do that......but just don't have it in me, lol.

I am just like you. I wouldn't know the first thing about designing my own quilt. I see patterns in magazines and on the computer that I think that I would like to make and just stick to them. I hope to one day make all the quilts that I have found and would love to make. there just doesn't seem to be enough hours in the day to do it. Little by little, I will get them done. I also love scrappy quilts, crazy quilts and bright colored quilts. Simple is good for me, but sometimes I try a pattern that I think might be beyond my capabilities and surprise myself by just going block by block and get it done. I seem to be getting better with every quilt I make. Whatever is comfortable for you just stick to it. they will all be beautiful.

i only use patterns - i have only made one table topper, 2 wallhangings - i am not good enough to design a quilt - and i also really like kits where the fabric is in there too - i am " color matching" challenged, and "design your own" challenged!

I am glad you all wrote. I don't feel so bad any more. Now I see I'm not alone in using a pattern. But I think I need to do what Aquarius said and go beyond my capabilities. I'm not sure about Y seams yet. I've read the board enough to know they are hard and that scares the dickens out of me. Thank you everyone who responded.

just go with what you like.i,too,make quilts from patterns.i have my talents but design isn't it.

I usually start with a pattern then wing it from there. I've been known to combine two different patterns to get the look I want. I'm not creative but I can usually expand on a pattern I see.

I use patterns. People are paid to develop patterns so I figure let them do the hard work. I will enjoy the finished project! :o

I use patterns. I try different patterns so I can learn different techniques and methods. I still feel that I am a creative person. The choice of color make patterns your own.

I use a pattern, at least for the blocks. I may improvise for the border but I mostly use patterns, too.

I use patterns only also, I may add sashing to enlager or play with the borders but to design my own pattern invloves math, right? I am math challenged. Somethimes my finished product is not quite like the original but that is a "design element!"