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    Old 05-02-2012, 03:29 AM
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    Helena, love this idea!
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    Old 05-02-2012, 04:12 AM
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    Default Simple 4 patch & picture block

    I like to use this one. It's a quick & simple beginner pattern
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    Old 05-02-2012, 04:14 AM
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    I like the d9p I just posted one here called d9p Blue, You can take that pattern and move things around and create a whole new pattern. good luck
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    Old 05-02-2012, 04:37 AM
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    Log cabin uses the leftover strips from other projects, and so I always keep solid red fabric for the center square--beyond that, there are no limits!
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    Old 05-02-2012, 05:31 AM
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    I've been using strips 2.5 X 4 or whatever I'm handed, putting them in long strips for a row, and then sewing the rows together. I put a 2.5 square at the end and alternate when sewing the rows. That way there is no matching seams. I think it is a brick pattern. The other thing I do is just start sewing pieces together and then cutting those into 6.5" squares. A real scrap quilt with no pattern.
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    Old 05-02-2012, 05:32 AM
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    Another thought. Look on the Project Linus website. They generally have quick patterns there.
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    Old 05-02-2012, 06:02 AM
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    I make crazy quilt squares and then join them with a plain sash, colorful or applique blocks alternated with plain squares (I love to applique)
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    Old 05-02-2012, 06:33 AM
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    Helena.....I like the very scrappy quilt for charity because with the group I work with we get a lot of donations, but seldom enough to make a whole coordinated quilt. We do get a lot of smaller or irregular pieces. This type of block works so well. We do save most of our larger pieces for backings or sashings......
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    Old 05-02-2012, 06:42 AM
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    Appliqued or pieced "picture" blocks are fun to make. Green and brown scraps can become trees, etc.
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    Old 05-02-2012, 09:37 AM
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    Originally Posted by MadQuilter
    I used strips of darks and lights - alternating. You sew them together on a 45 degree angle.
    This quilt is amazing! Thanks for sharing it! I often have strips left from binding and other projects, and it will practically sew itself as starters and enders using the Bonnie Hunter method. I love everything about it.
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