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    Old 08-23-2011, 06:07 PM
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    I love looking at everyone's projects! My question is.....where do I find the patterns? I think I need to start a bucket list.
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    Old 08-23-2011, 06:09 PM
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    Alot of traditional patterns are free on the internet. If it is a specific pattern, the quilter often lists the name/designer/website where it was purchased. If not, you can PM him/her and ask or post the question. Are there specific ones you are looking for?
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    Old 08-23-2011, 06:10 PM
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    Hi and welcome to the board from Central Iowa. There are free patterns everywhere on the web. Just go to google and begin (smile).
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    Old 08-23-2011, 06:11 PM
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    I like www.quilterscache.com. The only thing that is a bit tough is estimating fabric as she only shows you how to cut out for one square.

    I have also found that I am pretty good at being able to replicate a lot of what I see. And in calculating how much fabric is needed.

    That said, what i do is if I see a quilt out here that I really like, I try to copy the picture and the name of the pattern and email it to myself at a gmail account. So now I have access to the information in the future.

    Also if you do the FabShopHop online, you can check each site for patterns. If you find a designer that you like, google the name. Many have sites of their own.

    Also check out the fabric manufacturers sites. Often they have free patterns (RJR, Moda, etc)
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    Old 08-23-2011, 06:23 PM
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    Every time I see a "want to add to my bucket list" quilt I bookmark it. My list is growing longer and longer. Don't know if I'll get to any of them but at least I am inspired.
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    Old 08-23-2011, 06:31 PM
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    Two other places that have free patterns are connectingthreads.com and quiltinaday.com :-)
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    Old 08-24-2011, 01:22 AM
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    Almost all the fabric companies have free patterns...Red Rooster, Hoffman, Moda, Blank Textiles and Robert Kaufman are just a few. There are soooooo many out there, I can't remember the last time I had to actually buy a pattern.
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