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Post by buzzard on Jan 10, 2008 15:39:14 GMT -6
I subscribed (free) to this quilting link with Better Homes and Gardens several months ago. I'm still a "newbie" at quilting, and what with skating dresses taking up most of my time likely to stay that way for a time to come, but I do enjoy the e-mails I get from here. I get one each week and they always have a new quilt design they talk about and show how to do. They include videos on many things, etc. and I really enjoy it. Thought maybe some others might like to check it out. www.allpeoplequilt.com/ |
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Post by SpyderLady on Jan 10, 2008 17:49:53 GMT -6
With all this time on my hands, I really should try to make something like a quilt. But I think you need to have a talent for it, if its going to look good. I tried one time, a long time ago. I started out all wrong with my crooked pieces I cut out. lol Maybe I have more time to slow down and do it right. I might try after I finish my patch I am making for my son.
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Post by sadie6447 on Jan 10, 2008 19:53:40 GMT -6
It may be easier to start off with squares & double knit rather than cotton. Start off easy. Make a cardboard square in the size you are wanting and then you can use a rotary cutter around the square so you do not have to mark and cut. I would not recomend the double knit for anything elese other than square and octogon because the more difficult patterns will not lay right if you do not cut the fabric direction. I have not made many quilts but I know the double knit is easier to hide mistakes. Also sew four squares together to make a bigger square and when you sew all the little squares into bigger squares, after that i made mine in single lines until i had the size i of quilt i liked then i sewed the long lines together and had my quilt. I hope this helps a little... Good Luck!
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Post by SpyderLady on Jan 10, 2008 20:07:34 GMT -6
Thanks sadie. You make it sound so easy.  |
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Post by buzzard on Jan 12, 2008 14:04:39 GMT -6
Thats what I do now. Haven't gotten started yet on any of the patterned quilts, but I have a plastic template and instructions for the Dresden pattern I'd like to try.
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Post by WVsnowflake on Jan 14, 2008 20:22:28 GMT -6
Well I have made a couple quilts. I love to make them, My favorite was the Cathedral Window, I have a pic somewheres of the beginning of it, I just finished the outer part and was working on the windows when the pit bull ate a hole about the size of a beach ball directly in the middle of it.  So I put it up until I could try to repair it. I have also made the drunkards path It is another favorite of mine. I like the more challenging ones. Granny liked to make the 9 patch, you take 9 pieces of material ( all same size usually 3 inches) and sew into square. then sew about 6 across and 8 down so actually you need 48 - 9 patch squares ( or 432 -- 3 inch squares) ( I like the sound of 48 better don't sound like so many!!! LOL ) This is the Cathedral Window  And the Drunkards path  they are both pretty easy to do... I will post links to patterns when I find them... |
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Post by WVsnowflake on Jan 14, 2008 21:45:42 GMT -6
Secret messages in the form of quilt patterns aided slaves escaping the bonds of captivity in the Southern states before and during the American Civil War. Quilt Codes  Flying Geese: A signal to follow the direction of the flying geese as they migrated north in the spring.  North Star: A signal with two messages--one to prepare to escape and the other to follow the North Star to freedom in Canada.  Monkey Wrench: A signal to gather all the tools required for the fleeing slave’s journey, meaning the physical tools, as well as the mental and spiritual ones.  Sailboat: A signal that either a body of water was nearby or that boats were available.  Drunkard’s Path: A warning signal to take a zigzag route to elude pursuing slave hunters and their hounds that are in the area. A slave spotted travelling south, for instance, would not be suspected of escaping.  Dresden Wheel: It is possible that the Dresden Plate could be a variation of the Wagon Wheel. Records indicate that the Dresden Plate quilt pattern did not emerge until the 1920s.  Wagon Wheel/Carpenter's Wheel: A signal to the slave to pack the items needed to travel by wagon or that could be used while travelling.  Wagon Wheel Variation:  Crossroads: A symbol referring to Cleveland, Ohio, which was the main crossroads with several routes to freedom.  Bear's Paw: Follow a mountain trail, out of view, and then follow an actual bear’s trail which would lead to water and food.  Bow Tie (or Hourglass): A symbol indicating it was necessary to travel in disguise or to change from the clothing of a slave to those of a person of higher status.  Shoofly: A symbol that possibly identifies a person who can guide and help; a person who helped slaves escape along the Underground Railroad and who knew the codes.  Tumbling Blocks or Boxes: A symbol indicating it was time for slaves to pack up and go, that a conductor was in the area.  Broken Dishes: A symbol referring to a signal that involved broken crockery at some future landmark.  Britches: A symbol indicating the escaping slave needed to dress as a free person.  Rose Wreath: A symbol that indicated someone had died on the journey. It was an African tradition to leave floral wreaths on the graves of deceased.  Log Cabin: A symbol in a quilt or that could be drawn on the ground indicating it was necessary to seek shelter or that a person is safe to speak with. Some sources say it indicated a safe house along the Underground Railroad.  Double Wedding Ring: This pattern did not exist until after the American Civil War. However, the Double Irish Chain pattern did and is believed to have symbolized the chains of slavery. When a slave saw this quilt displayed, it meant the rings or shackles of slavery could be removed. When marrying, slaves did not exchange wedding rings; they “jumped the broom”. |
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Post by WVsnowflake on Jan 14, 2008 21:59:28 GMT -6
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Post by buzzard on Jan 14, 2008 22:25:41 GMT -6
That Cathedral is beautiful! Thanks for the history on the patterns. I had heard some had significance to escaping slaves, but didn't know the details. I always used to love looking at the quilts at the fair, so beautiful.
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Post by WVsnowflake on Jan 15, 2008 10:48:29 GMT -6
the cathedral was soo easy !!! you could work on it in between making the dresses... Just find a good supply of material, sit down one day and cut out the big squares, then the small ones.. then one day just sew the sides one day.. then for awhile everything will be nothing but hand sewing.. very relaxing...
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Post by califgirl on Jan 15, 2008 11:22:09 GMT -6
Beautiful quilts SF. I always like to look at them when we would go to the fair.
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Post by SpyderLady on Jan 15, 2008 11:56:31 GMT -6
Beautiful quilts. All those patterns look so hard.
Thanks for the info. Very interesting. To someone that has never made one, planning out a quilt with all the different fabric designs and colors could be real complicated.
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Post by WVsnowflake on Jan 15, 2008 12:27:25 GMT -6
Just go with what looks good beside each other. go to the fabric store locate one color you like the most then match until you find one you can live with. I have a brown & yellow one at mums and hubbys grandmother made a double Irish chain that mum in law gave me all i have to do is quilt it. It is green & white
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Post by buzzard on Jan 15, 2008 19:01:47 GMT -6
the cathedral was soo easy !!! you could work on it in between making the dresses... Just find a good supply of material, sit down one day and cut out the big squares, then the small ones.. then one day just sew the sides one day.. then for awhile everything will be nothing but hand sewing.. very relaxing... I might just try that. I don't have to have another dress until May for a new competition. |
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Post by WVsnowflake on Jan 15, 2008 21:55:49 GMT -6
If I lived close by I could show you some neat short cuts !!! maybe hubby will get a job that takes me further west !!! LOL
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Post by WVsnowflake on Jan 15, 2008 21:58:06 GMT -6
I have enough material I could probably look into sewing up a little and take pictures of the steps so you could see. Will have to think on it .... Maybe sew up enough for a lap quilt. or wall hanging....
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Post by SpyderLady on Jan 16, 2008 1:45:35 GMT -6
That would be neat sf. I would be interested in seeing that.  |
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Post by shyangel on Jan 16, 2008 12:55:05 GMT -6
I want to make one! But I have to wait til Jay get's a job  I want to make a Cathedral window quilt, with purple and rose pink with black or dark gray or maybe mmmm..... |
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Post by buzzard on Jan 16, 2008 13:17:50 GMT -6
SF, that would be cool if you can do that. I always do better with pictures, LOL. Much better than just written instructions. My biggest problems are I have to "change" everything in my mind from right handed to left handed.
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Post by SpyderLady on Jan 16, 2008 13:47:05 GMT -6
Purple, pink and black would be awesome. I would love to make one like that.
Yes, pics are a great help!
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