Five Easy Pieces Charity Quilt Pattern by Jeanne S.
12-09-2015, 11:44 AM
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Jeanne, thank you for taking the time to share this. I am working on a scrappy version now but with just 12 blocks as that's how much fabric I had 
12-10-2015, 11:51 AM
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Thanks for posting this! Your quilt is very pretty and I could see this working up quite nicely in seasonal fabrics, too.
12-10-2015, 03:20 PM
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I just printed out your tutorial. Thank You very much.
PS----you made yours in some of my favorite colors. I love shades of brown.
PS----you made yours in some of my favorite colors. I love shades of brown.
12-11-2015, 04:05 AM
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I love that pattern and your colors, too.
If I were making it, I would cut all the outside rectangles at 8 1/2 inches, and sew them on with a partial seam on the first addition. I made a "square" quilt with about 350 squares or more, and they are all partial seamed. I loved doing it and loved how it turned out. I know a lot of people are afraid of partial seams, but I really enjoyed doing them.
If I were making it, I would cut all the outside rectangles at 8 1/2 inches, and sew them on with a partial seam on the first addition. I made a "square" quilt with about 350 squares or more, and they are all partial seamed. I loved doing it and loved how it turned out. I know a lot of people are afraid of partial seams, but I really enjoyed doing them.
Why would you have to partial seam this block? It's straight forward stitching. I know there is a similar looking block that does require partial,but this one doesn't seem to "need" it...jmho
12-11-2015, 07:14 AM
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I've been searching for a quilt pattern for my dad and this is just perfect! Thanks for sharing!
12-12-2015, 06:15 AM
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No, it doesn't require a partial seam, but would give a different look to the blocks. Because each strip around the outside is a different print, you can see the sizes of each piece. It looks so much more professional with each piece the same size. It depends if you want to go through the trouble of doing that or not. It's up to you.
12-12-2015, 08:42 AM
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Jeanne the quilts are absolutely beautiful. I am sure the 2 luckly vets that receive these quilts will help make their holiday even brighter. thank you so so very much.
12-12-2015, 04:19 PM
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Thanks Jeanne. That is awesome...
12-14-2015, 04:17 AM
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I agree. I like the blocks sewn Log Cabin style, as in this tut. I think it gives a little more dimension to its scrappy look.
12-14-2015, 10:37 AM
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Interesting perspective, maviskw. However, IMHO "looking professional" and "beauty" are similar in that it depends upon the eye of the beholder. In your comment you equate symmetry (all pieces the same size) to looking professional. I find asymmetrical quilts with many different size pieces look professional too. Different patterns appeal to different people, and it makes it interesting to see what appeals to some does not appeal to others.
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