pattern question

I like to wear "The Apron" when I have guests over for a meal because I
think it makes me look as though I went to a lot of bother preparing the
meal. I also make a point of letting them know that "I" made the apron.
Barbara in SC during the Summer and Florida in the Winter
"Boca Jan" wrote in message
...
I bought an apron - a pretty red bibbed one. I have it hanging on a hook
in
my kitchen and it looks great as a decoration! I do wear it on an
occassion
though. When cooking for my DH and I use the microwave a lot, and don't
make
saucey things. Very simple for us as we are watching our food intake and
fat
and sugar. However, when we have company I always put on my apron because
I
have to make a mess on my "better" clothes. Besides, it makes me feel
"chef
like".

--
Boca Jan
Florida - Land of the Hurricanes
boca_jan1atyahoodotcom
http://community.webshots.com/user/BocaJan



"Sandy Ellison" wrote in message
...
Howdy!

I seldom use patterns. Most of my quilts are "designed"
by inspiration, the fabric talks, or I see a quilt pic and think,
"this is how'd I'd make that."

An apron, with or without bib, was the first thing we had to
learn in 7th-grade home-ec class. Everyone I knew recv'd one of those,
right before I learned to crochet. G

"Reproduction" aprons are very much in style now.
Good luck!

R/Sandy --sometimes as apron isn't enough; I have to change clothes
after a stint in the kitchen 8-


On 8/31/07 11:59 AM, in article
,
"
wrote:

I was wondering how many quilters actually *need* patterns for most
things involving just blocks.. I found a lovely apron made of 5"
blocks among my grandmothers things and managed to figure it out
pretty easily. If I drew a picture of it on graph paper and posted
the picture, would most people be able to figure it out? Would anyone
actually be interested would be a better question. It looks pretty
easy.

Not that I expect to get around to this immediately but I thought it
would be a nice thing to share. Depending on what fabrics you chose,
it could be made into a lovely vintage looking thingy or a bright
festive holidaythingy, or just about any color combination
imaginable. After looking at it, I could also whack off the bib part
for just an around-the-waist apron.

Just looking for opinons right now. The sofa seems to be in need of
being held down right now. Maybe I can take my graph paper and
markers and work on something.

Tamra

Tamra:
I tend to use patterns as inspiration. I like to draft
my own versions. I like to eliminate some seam lines if
I can. So, yes, I think it would be fun to see your
design, and I do think I can figure out a reasonable
facsimile. Thank you very much.
PAT in VA

wrote:

I was wondering how many quilters actually *need* patterns for most
things involving just blocks.. I found a lovely apron made of 5"
blocks among my grandmothers things and managed to figure it out
pretty easily. If I drew a picture of it on graph paper and posted
the picture, would most people be able to figure it out? Would anyone
actually be interested would be a better question. It looks pretty
easy.

Not that I expect to get around to this immediately but I thought it
would be a nice thing to share. Depending on what fabrics you chose,
it could be made into a lovely vintage looking thingy or a bright
festive holidaythingy, or just about any color combination
imaginable. After looking at it, I could also whack off the bib part
for just an around-the-waist apron.

Just looking for opinons right now. The sofa seems to be in need of
being held down right now. Maybe I can take my graph paper and
markers and work on something.

Tamra

On Sat, 1 Sep 2007 14:24:09 +0200, "Roberta Zollner"
wrote:

Most of us on rctq would probably be able to figure out how to put a block
together. Don't know about most other people. My preferred method for
piecing is to make a lot of blocks (often from scraps) with no thought of a
finished design, and just let it grow.
Roberta in D

A lot of different ones, or all the same?
Debra in VA
See my quilts at
http://community.webshots.com/user/debplayshere

Depends on what's there. My most favorite scrap block is a 4X4 variable star
made from HSTs. Easy to vary :-). The center 4 squares can be cut as one
piece. So can the corners, if I have scraps the right size. Could even do
the star points as flying geese. But my most frequent scrap piece seems to
be a triangle. Sew 2 together and trim down. 1.5" unfinished squares make a
4.5" star, 2" unfinished a 6.5" star. A whole lot of scrappy stars will work
together just fine if alternated with plain squares.
Roberta in D

"Debra" schrieb im Newsbeitrag
...
On Sat, 1 Sep 2007 14:24:09 +0200, "Roberta Zollner"
wrote:

Most of us on rctq would probably be able to figure out how to put a block
together. Don't know about most other people. My preferred method for
piecing is to make a lot of blocks (often from scraps) with no thought of
a
finished design, and just let it grow.
Roberta in D

A lot of different ones, or all the same?
Debra in VA
See my quilts at
http://community.webshots.com/user/debplayshere

On Sep 3, 7:42 am, "Roberta Zollner" wrote:
Depends on what's there. My most favorite scrap block is a 4X4 variable star
made from HSTs. Easy to vary :-). The center 4 squares can be cut as one
piece. So can the corners, if I have scraps the right size. Could even do
the star points as flying geese. But my most frequent scrap piece seems to
be a triangle. Sew 2 together and trim down. 1.5" unfinished squares make a
4.5" star, 2" unfinished a 6.5" star. A whole lot of scrappy stars will work
together just fine if alternated with plain squares.
Roberta in D

"Debra" schrieb im Newsbeitragnews:8mumd31t0fqicmq2kicirpd4664t9ioe7k @4ax.com...



On Sat, 1 Sep 2007 14:24:09 +0200, "Roberta Zollner"
wrote:

Most of us on rctq would probably be able to figure out how to put a block
together. Don't know about most other people. My preferred method for
piecing is to make a lot of blocks (often from scraps) with no thought of
a
finished design, and just let it grow.
Roberta in D

A lot of different ones, or all the same?
Debra in VA
See my quilts at
http://community.webshots.com/user/debplayshere- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

hi, girls! i'm new to this thread, but love quilting. i've been
quilting since i was 14 and havent quit yet! (i'm 49 now!). i havent
sewn an apron in years. my grandmother made tons, so i still have
plenty of hers.
i, too, dont need many patterns, i have tons of books, but hardly use
them. my favorite "pattern diary" is usually using EQ4 or 5. such fun
to fill those winter nites.
i do have a question, tho...what does rctq stand for? maybe i'm just
dense!!
i did take a class at a local quilt shop using Paula Nadlestern's
Puzzle Quilts book. it was torture. what a struggle i had with that!
glad thats over! at least the quilttop came out nice!!
you all seem so nice on this thread! i hope i can learn loads from you
all!!

amy

Welcome Amy!
It's good to see you hear. Pull up a chair a join in.
RCTQ stands for 'rec.craft.textiles.quilting'!
I was given Paula Nadelstern's Puzzle Quilts book by a dear friend. I'm
sorry you thought it was torture - I was actually looking forward to
working something out from it g
I might forget you said that - and have a go anyway!
..
In message om, amy
writes
hi, girls! i'm new to this thread, but love quilting. i've been
quilting since i was 14 and havent quit yet! (i'm 49 now!). i havent
sewn an apron in years. my grandmother made tons, so i still have
plenty of hers.
i, too, dont need many patterns, i have tons of books, but hardly use
them. my favorite "pattern diary" is usually using EQ4 or 5. such fun
to fill those winter nites.
i do have a question, tho...what does rctq stand for? maybe i'm just
dense!!
i did take a class at a local quilt shop using Paula Nadlestern's
Puzzle Quilts book. it was torture. what a struggle i had with that!
glad thats over! at least the quilttop came out nice!!
you all seem so nice on this thread! i hope i can learn loads from you
all!!

amy


--
Best Regards
pat on the hill

Amy, Welcome to the bestest quilting cyber-frame around! Let us know:
1. What's your favorite chocolate? I'm surprised our Queen-of-Chocolate
hasn't hit you up for some yet! BEG You can send it to me if you want!
2. Do you have any Q.I.s? (aka Quilt Inspectors - or pets)
3. What are you working on?
4. 'Bout where are you from? (I'm up heah in Maine-USA)
Pull up a chair and welcome to the group.
ME-Judy


"amy" wrote in message
ps.com...

hi, girls! i'm new to this thread, but love quilting. i've been
quilting since i was 14 and havent quit yet! (i'm 49 now!). i havent
sewn an apron in years. my grandmother made tons, so i still have
plenty of hers.
i, too, dont need many patterns, i have tons of books, but hardly use
them. my favorite "pattern diary" is usually using EQ4 or 5. such fun
to fill those winter nites.
i do have a question, tho...what does rctq stand for? maybe i'm just
dense!!
i did take a class at a local quilt shop using Paula Nadlestern's
Puzzle Quilts book. it was torture. what a struggle i had with that!
glad thats over! at least the quilttop came out nice!!
you all seem so nice on this thread! i hope i can learn loads from you
all!!

amy

Howdy!

Welcome, Amy.
Oh, you'll learn loads here,
maybe even some of it about quilting. ;-D

Ragmop/Sandy-- handquilting in sweltering n.Tx.

On 9/5/07 7:54 AM, in article
, "amy"
wrote:

On Sep 3, 7:42 am, "Roberta Zollner" wrote:

Most of us on rctq would probably be able to figure out how to put a block
together. Don't know about most other people. My preferred method for
piecing is to make a lot of blocks (often from scraps) with no thought of
a
finished design, and just let it grow.
Roberta in D

A lot of different ones, or all the same?
Debra in VA
See my quilts at
http://community.webshots.com/user/debplayshere- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

hi, girls! i'm new to this thread, but love quilting. i've been
quilting since i was 14 and havent quit yet! (i'm 49 now!). i havent
sewn an apron in years. my grandmother made tons, so i still have
plenty of hers.
i, too, dont need many patterns, i have tons of books, but hardly use
them. my favorite "pattern diary" is usually using EQ4 or 5. such fun
to fill those winter nites.
i do have a question, tho...what does rctq stand for? maybe i'm just
dense!!
i did take a class at a local quilt shop using Paula Nadlestern's
Puzzle Quilts book. it was torture. what a struggle i had with that!
glad thats over! at least the quilttop came out nice!!
you all seem so nice on this thread! i hope i can learn loads from you
all!!

amy

On Sep 5, 3:45 pm, Sandy Ellison wrote:
Howdy!

Welcome, Amy.
Oh, you'll learn loads here,
maybe even some of it about quilting. ;-D

Ragmop/Sandy-- handquilting in sweltering n.Tx.

On 9/5/07 7:54 AM, in article
m, "amy"



wrote:
On Sep 3, 7:42 am, "Roberta Zollner" wrote:

Most of us on rctq would probably be able to figure out how to put a block
together. Don't know about most other people. My preferred method for
piecing is to make a lot of blocks (often from scraps) with no thought of
a
finished design, and just let it grow.
Roberta in D

A lot of different ones, or all the same?
Debra in VA
See my quilts at
http://community.webshots.com/user/debplayshere-Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

hi, girls! i'm new to this thread, but love quilting. i've been
quilting since i was 14 and havent quit yet! (i'm 49 now!). i havent
sewn an apron in years. my grandmother made tons, so i still have
plenty of hers.
i, too, dont need many patterns, i have tons of books, but hardly use
them. my favorite "pattern diary" is usually using EQ4 or 5. such fun
to fill those winter nites.
i do have a question, tho...what does rctq stand for? maybe i'm just
dense!!
i did take a class at a local quilt shop using Paula Nadlestern's
Puzzle Quilts book. it was torture. what a struggle i had with that!
glad thats over! at least the quilttop came out nice!!
you all seem so nice on this thread! i hope i can learn loads from you
all!!

amy- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

i forgot....my favorite chocolate----- brown...LOL!!