Complex Look - Simple Sewing (was Where do you find the time)

We're collecting ideas here... for quilts that LOOK COMPLEX or just plain STUNNING... but really
aren't terribly demanding or time consuming to make.

I mentioned in the other thread -- I think it was a Rail Fence -- that was done in 2 colors ( 2
fabrics) and several of us sat for several minutes trying to discern the pattern. The quilt was
STUNNING beyond belief! But how hard is a Rail Fence????? (all in the color placement and choice!)

So here's your chance... name your "LOOKS LIKE A MILLION BUCKS"... but sure didn't cost that much
(in time and trouble!)

Kate in MI
http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves
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Warm Wishes is one I like. http://www.quiltmaker.com/patterns/patt83/
I've made 2 tops so far.

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Mary
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"Kate G." wrote in message
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: We're collecting ideas here... for quilts that LOOK COMPLEX or just plain
STUNNING... but really
: aren't terribly demanding or time consuming to make.
:
: I mentioned in the other thread -- I think it was a Rail Fence -- that was
done in 2 colors ( 2
: fabrics) and several of us sat for several minutes trying to discern the
pattern. The quilt was
: STUNNING beyond belief! But how hard is a Rail Fence????? (all in the
color placement and choice!)
:
: So here's your chance... name your "LOOKS LIKE A MILLION BUCKS"... but
sure didn't cost that much
: (in time and trouble!)
:
: Kate in MI
: http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves
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Lyn Mann does quilts that piece reallly easy. You can see them he
http://www.quiltsbylyn.com/index.htm

I've taken a few classes from her and they are easy and fun. Lots of
pieces but lots of chain piecing that goes fast.

Irish chain is one I have wanted to do for a long time myself.

Rail fence is easy and quick.
Taria

Kate G. wrote:
We're collecting ideas here... for quilts that LOOK COMPLEX or just plain STUNNING... but really
aren't terribly demanding or time consuming to make.

I mentioned in the other thread -- I think it was a Rail Fence -- that was done in 2 colors ( 2
fabrics) and several of us sat for several minutes trying to discern the pattern. The quilt was
STUNNING beyond belief! But how hard is a Rail Fence????? (all in the color placement and choice!)

So here's your chance... name your "LOOKS LIKE A MILLION BUCKS"... but sure didn't cost that much
(in time and trouble!)

Kate in MI
http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves

Someone else makes that one for baby quilts. I have that one on my
list too : )
Taria

maryd wrote:

Warm Wishes is one I like. http://www.quiltmaker.com/patterns/patt83/
I've made 2 tops so far.

Books -
http://tinyurl.com/gzljd
Successful Scrap Quilts from Simple Rectangles (don't be
misled by the cover, huge range inside)

http://tinyurl.com/jzqss
Spectacular Scraps (all HSTs)

http://tinyurl.com/fqqkw
Triangle Tricks (a bit more work involved)

http://tinyurl.com/hfw2l
Tessellation Quilts - new book, definitely worth a look



Patterns -
http://tinyurl.com/h2opj Peace in the Valley (works like
YBR, but better IMNSHO as I never liked the instructions for
YBR)

http://tinyurl.com/fkex6 American Pie

http://tinyurl.com/4za5 Cheese and Crackers (scroll
down, also see some other Atknison designs)

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"Kate G." wrote in message
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: We're collecting ideas here... for quilts that LOOK
COMPLEX or just plain STUNNING... but really
: aren't terribly demanding or time consuming to make.
:
: I mentioned in the other thread -- I think it was a Rail
Fence -- that was done in 2 colors ( 2
: fabrics) and several of us sat for several minutes trying
to discern the pattern. The quilt was
: STUNNING beyond belief! But how hard is a Rail Fence?????
(all in the color placement and choice!)
:
: So here's your chance... name your "LOOKS LIKE A MILLION
BUCKS"... but sure didn't cost that much
: (in time and trouble!)
:
: Kate in MI
: http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves
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I'll have to vote for Warm Wishes. You can use soft florals, Sponge Bob or
polka dots and Nascar checks - doesn't matter, it likes everything. Polly

Yes, that would get my vote, too.
When I have finished my current project, I have all the fabric lined up
for one of these. It will be such a relief to do something like this.
I do also like Yellow Brick Road. I had to buy the pattern - it was so
fascinating the way it is put together.
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In message , maryd
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Warm Wishes is one I like. http://www.quiltmaker.com/patterns/patt83/
I've made 2 tops so far.


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Best Regards
pat on the hill

Taria wrote:
Someone else makes that one for baby quilts. I have that one on my
list too : )
Taria

maryd wrote:

Warm Wishes is one I like.
http://www.quiltmaker.com/patterns/patt83/ I've made 2 tops so far.


Cot size is at
http://quiltmaker.com/patterns/patt4/


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Sally at the Seaside ~~~~~~~~~~ (uk)
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Can't beat Irish Chain IMO, single or double or even triple are fast to
strip piece.
Roberta in D

"Kate G." schrieb im Newsbeitrag
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We're collecting ideas here... for quilts that LOOK COMPLEX or just plain
STUNNING... but really aren't terribly demanding or time consuming to
make.

I mentioned in the other thread -- I think it was a Rail Fence -- that was
done in 2 colors ( 2 fabrics) and several of us sat for several minutes
trying to discern the pattern. The quilt was STUNNING beyond belief! But
how hard is a Rail Fence????? (all in the color placement and choice!)

So here's your chance... name your "LOOKS LIKE A MILLION BUCKS"... but
sure didn't cost that much (in time and trouble!)

Kate in MI
http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves
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http://www.reddawn.net/quilt/hwells.htm
I love the look of these Hidden wells....several have been made for
donations in our group and were AMAZING....Uses scrap strips and simple
sewing....
Mauvice


Kate G. wrote:
We're collecting ideas here... for quilts that LOOK COMPLEX or just plain STUNNING... but really
aren't terribly demanding or time consuming to make.

I mentioned in the other thread -- I think it was a Rail Fence -- that was done in 2 colors ( 2
fabrics) and several of us sat for several minutes trying to discern the pattern. The quilt was
STUNNING beyond belief! But how hard is a Rail Fence????? (all in the color placement and choice!)

So here's your chance... name your "LOOKS LIKE A MILLION BUCKS"... but sure didn't cost that much
(in time and trouble!)

Kate in MI
http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves
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