What's a good beginner pattern?

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05-31-2010, 02:49 PM

#21

annerose

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SilverBlaze

I've done several 'quilts', mostly large applique, and have gotten curious into doing more traditional quilts.

I found several quilting fabrics by Debbie Mumm that I adore, and since they're in groups already, I figured that might be a good way to start. But what's a good pattern for someone just getting their toes wet into traditional quilting?

Thanks!

A nice pattern is the yellow brick road or turning twenty.
Happy Quilting

05-31-2010, 07:32 PM

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nonnie60

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I agree, the Yellow Brick road is perfect for beginners. They can finish it quickly and really get enthusiastic and feel accomplished about piecing.

05-31-2010, 08:18 PM

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KarenSimon

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My first quilting teacher called the raggedy the "forgiving quilt." It didn't matter if the seams weren't matched, it was forgiving.

06-01-2010, 09:23 AM

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Boston1954

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Hole in the Barn Door, and Log Cabin are some good choices.

06-01-2010, 10:50 AM

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tarbender30

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sharon b

Warn Wishes are quick and easy :thumbup: and work great if you have a fabric you want to use for a focus square :wink:

Sharonb, where would I go to find that pattern "Warm Wishes'? I need to make a quilt and I want to show off the rather large print, and am having a terrible time finding a pattern for one. It's going to be a quilt for a man.
Any help?
Thanxs ever so much.
Bev

06-01-2010, 10:52 AM

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tarbender30

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dkabasketlady

Rail fence, 9-patch, yellow brick road, DP9,& warm wishes! Have fun and don't hesitate to ask for help. Everyone just jumps in and is sew friendly!

dkabasketlady,
Where can I get a "Warm Wishes" block pattern?
Thanxs
Bev

06-01-2010, 11:50 AM

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MadQuilter

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I love the idea of a sampler to learn different techniques. Then you can decide for each block if it's a thumbs up - don't really care either way, or a thumbs down. It's OK to do a single block of a pattern you don't care for but imagine having to finish an entire quilt.

06-01-2010, 02:58 PM

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Catlady

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I just finished one using the disappearing nine patch. Love
it. Its a little bit more work but the results are great and
it doesn't matter about seams matching up. LOL

06-01-2010, 03:58 PM

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skjquiltnut

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Quote:

Originally Posted by amma

Browse the blocks here, the ones with 1 pin are the easiest. Border them and you will have a nice quilt :D:D:D

http://www.quilterscache.com/QuiltBlocksGalore.html

A nice lap quilt would be 4 12" or 10" blocks by 6 blocks. Add borders to get the finished size you would like.

Check out the patterns I put in the Tutorial section. They are very easy :wink:

D9P patch quilts are easy too!!!

amma: please how do I pull up just your tutes? :lol: