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Sarahpauline
True Blue Farmgirl
672 Posts
sarah
Ringgold
GA
USA
672 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 29 2010 : 11:19:09 PM
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Hey there, I have made a few quilts, but I am always frustrated that my corners dont meet exactly. Are there any patterns out there that are maybe more random but simple for someone who cant sew a straight line?
Oh Mr Darcy!
www.SarahPauline.com
www.AbraxasBaroque.com |
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
3557 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2010 : 07:53:26 AM
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Split rail Nine patch any thing you do in strips and cut again.
I found on my machine that the all purpose foot was not 1/4 inch and so I haveto adjust the needle position every time. Also when you need you can draw with a pencil on the back a line at a 1/4 inch between the line and your sewing foot you'll get better. Look into and thing by Elenor Burns she has made a world of difference to my quilt making.
Diana
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Karrieann
True Blue Farmgirl
1900 Posts
Karrieann
Northeast
Georgia
USA
1900 Posts |
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Betty J.
True Blue Farmgirl
1408 Posts
Betty
Pasco
WA
USA
1408 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2010 : 10:41:35 AM
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Kay Wood has numerous patterns for "pointless" people that don't want to deal with matching points exactly. Myself, it's just a matter of practice and if the points don't patch--who cares. No one is perfect!
Betty in Pasco |
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StarMeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
940 Posts
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MI
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Posted - Jan 30 2010 : 3:18:33 PM
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| I like a modified log cabin. Strips and strips and strips. Easy peasy. I like to change out the (typically) red spot in the middle (that depicts the hearth of the cabin) with a fussy cut novelty print. |
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sewlazie
Farmgirl in Training
27 Posts
Nell
Kinder
Louisiana
USA
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Posted - Jan 31 2010 : 5:36:57 PM
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String quilts are also very easy and pretty when you put them together.
http://quiltville.com/stringquiltingprimer.shtml
There are many other examples out there, I don't draw lines, I just sew the scraps to a fabric square I like a scrappy look and not such an organized look.
Nell
One stitch at a time, one day I may finish. |
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cinnamongirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1682 Posts
Carrie
Canada
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2quilter
True Blue Farmgirl
127 Posts
Patricia
Greenwood
IN
USA
127 Posts |
Posted - Feb 01 2010 : 4:54:15 PM
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I like squares. any version of squares that is easily divisible by
cut 2 1/2 = 2 finished
cut 4 1/2 = 4 finished
cut 8 1/2 = 8 finished
I don't mess with patterns, although I have, I simply create using this formula and see what comes up.....I"ve got a work in progress of simply scraps from other projects and all the squares finish divided by 2.....that way, even if you're like me and mathematically challenged, I can divide anything by 2......units...think units.....and BTW, I don't pin while piecing the units either.....I rely on opposing seams that nessle together like puzzle pieces....besides that, no one's quilt is perfect, only God's work is perfect, so my quilts don't need to be....good luck!
When life hands you scraps, make quilts! |
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tea_lady_tammy
True Blue Farmgirl
1485 Posts
Tammy
NE
USA
1485 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2010 : 7:58:36 PM
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You know they do make a 1/4 inch sewing foot for machines. I use it when I quilt and it has helped me sew a straight line. I like patterns that use squares or strips. They come together very easily.
blessings
Tammy
Tea is like being in the stars with God.
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cinnamongirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1682 Posts
Carrie
Canada
1682 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2010 : 9:38:46 PM
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Since I needed a quick quilt I am doing this strippy one it definately would be a great beginer project. I to use my 1/4 inch foot. I made 3 blocks so far I did 12 1/2 inch squares of muslin and I had brown and green scraps mainly so that will be the color scheme.
I do use my scrap for applique and crazy quilting too.
When the top is done I will post it on my blog.
All you girls that want to quilt here is a great place to start and if you have any questions any of us quilters can answer you. So get sewing!!
http://cinnamongirlsthreads.blogspot.com/ |
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2quilter
True Blue Farmgirl
127 Posts
Patricia
Greenwood
IN
USA
127 Posts |
Posted - Feb 03 2010 : 4:58:13 PM
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quilting is the best therapy possible....I couldn't get along without it!
When life hands you scraps, make quilts! |
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Sarahpauline
True Blue Farmgirl
672 Posts
sarah
Ringgold
GA
USA
672 Posts |
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kluckingbear
True Blue Farmgirl
52 Posts
Tabitha
Ellensburg
WA
USA
52 Posts |
Posted - Feb 05 2010 : 12:14:35 PM
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| Check outBuggy Barn Quilts! They're "crazy" patterns are virtually mistake-proof, they don't look excessively scrappy, and they're fun. You put them together sort of like a paper-pieced quilt, but without the paper. You actually cut fat quarters all together and then kind of re-piece them, but you can't really screw anything up--"just make the squares a bit smaller if you do". Their "Barn Chicks" pattern was my first quilt top and I was soooo amazed with how well I did! You can order the patterns on line from their shop at http://buggybarnquilts.com/, in quilt shops, and occasionally on Ebay. |
Edited by - kluckingbear on Feb 05 2010 12:16:25 PM |
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quiltin mama
True Blue Farmgirl
436 Posts
Heather
Crescent City
CA
USA
436 Posts |
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
2474 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
2474 Posts |
Posted - Feb 06 2010 : 5:59:32 PM
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Sarah: the very easiest quilts are one patch. One shape pattern piece, square, rectangle, etc. You make many and sew them together until you have the size quilt you want. Another very easy one is the four patch. In this block you sew 4 squares together so the two colors are diagonal from one another to form a square. Make many of these blocks and sew the blocks together until the quilt is the size you want. Hope you understand this. Good luck. Bonnie
grandmother and orphan farmgirl |
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Stitching & Crafting Room: need super simple quilt patterns |
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need super simple quilt patterns
