What is the appea of Yellow Brick Road pattern?
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Originally Posted by LaurieE
I've been quilting since 1973 and I have a ton of patterns ranging from super easy to challenging. I've made 2 quilts with this pattern one of which was flannel. I was amazed at how different each one looked.
What I like about this pattern is there is minimal cutting, no templates, it uses a handful of fat quarters, and the top can be made in a weekend. It's an excellent pattern for a beginner with minimal investment in fabric or time.
I can't say this pattern makes an awe-inspiring quilt because it doesn't. But it does make a fantastic utility quilt. It's definitely a pattern that you either like (note I didn't say love) or you don't.
It's like the pattern Strip Search. That is a super simple pattern where you could make the same statement. I have seen several of these quilts in various colorways and each one looks better than the one before it.
photo: http://www.gequiltdesigns.com/images...rip_Search.jpg
I have found in my many years of quilt making, that some patterns will speak to you and you will want to make them while others will not.
What I like about this pattern is there is minimal cutting, no templates, it uses a handful of fat quarters, and the top can be made in a weekend. It's an excellent pattern for a beginner with minimal investment in fabric or time.
I can't say this pattern makes an awe-inspiring quilt because it doesn't. But it does make a fantastic utility quilt. It's definitely a pattern that you either like (note I didn't say love) or you don't.
It's like the pattern Strip Search. That is a super simple pattern where you could make the same statement. I have seen several of these quilts in various colorways and each one looks better than the one before it.
photo: http://www.gequiltdesigns.com/images...rip_Search.jpg
I have found in my many years of quilt making, that some patterns will speak to you and you will want to make them while others will not.
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Probably for the same reason as this:
I was in town about a week ago, I saw a class being offered that has free patterns all over the net. Would I pay $50? Not in your wildest dreams, but there were 4 people signed up.
I was in town about a week ago, I saw a class being offered that has free patterns all over the net. Would I pay $50? Not in your wildest dreams, but there were 4 people signed up.
#34
Originally Posted by gwanma
It also made me realize what I don't really care about the YBR...it is kind of random where this pattern is repetitive.
I'm glad you like Strip Search. I'm making one now in batiks called Bali Sangria. When I get some of it done, I'll post a photo.
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Originally Posted by gwanma
Just curious. I have been reading about the Yellow Brick Road pattern that people say is easy but needs to be purchased. I looked up some pictures and honestly don't understand why anyone would buy this pattern. There are so many great patterns that can be created without the need of a purchased "pattern". Maybe someone out there can explain to me what I am not seeing. I thought by the name that there would be a yellow path somehow meandering throughout the quilt...that sounded appealing to me but I don't see that somehow in any of the pictures I've viewed. ??? Now I know that "to each his own" but I was just wondering if I am missing something.
#37
Originally Posted by suezquilts
Any of Terri's patterns are well written, meaning you will cut and use exactly what you need. Also she help you to use the fabric in a practical way, so little waste.
You never can go wrong with an Atkinson pattern.
You never can go wrong with an Atkinson pattern.
#38
I made the yellow brick road pattern for a quilt that I gave one of my grandsons this past Christmas. I didn't purchase the pattern/ I somehow managed to find one on line. It's three diffeent squares that you put together and just turn the squares so that no lines match up. I used up a lot of my scraps and stash in them which was great. It's just all in what you like I guess. Actually, I found it to be a lot of work.
#40
Originally Posted by Raggiemom
I loved the Yellow Brick Road pattern. I used all yellow fat quarters to make a quilt for my parents for Christmas. It goes together easily and quickly.
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