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07-09-2011, 05:56 AM

#51

mustangquilts

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I only do a sample if it is paper pieced or if it has something to do with circles. It helps me practice the tecnique before using my good fabric. I save the blocks and make other things out of them, like dog or cat beds, pot holders, ect.

07-09-2011, 05:59 AM

#52

quiltingnonie

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After having cut out an entire quilt once, only to find one of the measurements in the pattern was incorrect, I NOW just cut enough for a few blocks...just to check everything out.

07-09-2011, 06:01 AM

#53

Annaquilts

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I make one block but usually from the material I plan to make the quilt.

07-09-2011, 06:08 AM

#54

Happy Linda

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I wish I was that patient.

07-09-2011, 06:12 AM

#55

KarenS

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Buckeye Rose

If it is a new pattern to me, I try to make a sample block first with scrap fabrics. That way I can find and work out any problem areas before I cut my good fabric. It also lets me know if I am in way over my head (have been there before...lol).

I never do this but will try it the next time I start a new pattern. Wonderful idea!!

07-09-2011, 06:15 AM

#56

SharonTheriault

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I don't make a sample block. Just get started on the whole thing. when I find pattern mistakes, I unsew and correct it then.

07-09-2011, 06:41 AM

#57

ShirlinAZ

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Sometimes I make practice blocks and use them in placemats or table toppers.

07-09-2011, 06:46 AM

#58

jmdietz

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I am also a REAL newbie to quilting, but what I do is take a photo of my fabrics, upload to my computer and then practice piecing the photos in an Excel grid. Colors not always true, but I can immediately detect what doesn't work.

Thanks, everyone, for being a part of this forum - a great help for us new to quilting.

07-09-2011, 06:59 AM

#59

Lynneander

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Location: Las Cruces, NM

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Usually I just dive right in. A few weeks ago I did something different, though. I had always wanted to make a french braid, but wasn't sure it was something I could do. So, I did make a small version with some fabric I liked. Much to my surprise, the pattern was easy and I ended up loving the result.