Quilt Patterns with Multiple Sized Blocks

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11-25-2019, 02:45 PM

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If you are feeling adventurous you can make your own using quilt blocks from quilter's cache. http://www.quilterscache.com/QuiltBlocksGalore.html

You just have to make sure your blocks have a common denominator, usually 3 because so many blocks finish at 12". You can make 3", 6" and 9" blocks to go with the 12" and piece together and no reason you can't go bigger on some like 15" or 18". Do not under estimate the power of filling strips and units like a FG unit that is evenly divisable by 3 (if that is the number you choose). Graph paper is your friend in these cases.

11-25-2019, 04:12 PM

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Did you see the sampler that Moda did last year?
You can find all the blocks here.

https://bearcreekquiltingcompany.com...ockheads-2018/

11-26-2019, 05:36 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by maudeflanagan

I am thinking about making a quilt for a Christmas gift. I am wanting to make a quilt with multiple sized blocks in it and I am wondering if anyone has some pattern recommendations? I am hoping for a queen sized quilt and I don’t mind buying the pattern if I like it. Thanks!

Check out the Turning Twenty books. They have several patterns that use various sizes of square and rectangular shaped blocks, and by adding a border or two, you can have a generous queen sized quilt.

I used one of their patterns, and instead of merely fabric, I used Christmas redwork type machine embroidery designs in several of the blocks, and also used primarily quilter's flannel for the remaining blocks. It was backed with flannel and my daughter uses it every Christmas!

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11-26-2019, 04:01 PM

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Moda Bakeshop is doing a Christmas countdown. There will be 25 blocks of
different size.
https://www.modabakeshop.com/2019/11...tml#more-52246

11-26-2019, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by carol45

I made a t-shirt quilt with different size blocks. The idea is to do multiples of some dimension and then add the 1/2" seam allowance. Mine had 4.5", 8.5", and 12.5" blocks, and once they're all made they can fit together very nicely. Putting them together is like solving a puzzle.

Great suggestion!!! Thanks so much.

11-26-2019, 04:43 PM

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I did this one last year and I loved it! The directions were excellent. http://www.happyquiltingmelissa.com/...-along_30.html

I collected so many fabrics for this quilt that I think I've decided to make this one with all the leftover fabrics. https://smile.amazon.com/Its-Sew-Emm...s%2C193&sr=8-1

11-26-2019, 04:45 PM

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[QUOTE=Gay;8332447]I have this pattern begging to be done. Would love to see it in different colours.

https://www.frommyhearttoyourhands.c...ROD=1155192447[/QUOTES

Stunning quilt pattern. I think I will bookmark that one for awhile. Thanks for sharing.