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  • floridagirl1967
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    Fabric Fanatic
    • Apr 2014
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    Any Easy Patterns for beginner's?

    Do you usually do patterns only when making quilts or just create as you wish..I find them to be confusing myself and just make my own designs... Is there a website that has easy to follow patterns for beginner's?
  • yeeehawterri
    Senior Member
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    • Apr 2012
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    #2
    Re: Any Easy Patterns for beginner's?

    Look at Jenny's tutorials! There are tons of easy and easy to follow patterns.

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    • icul8rg8r
      Senior Member
      Binding Belle
      • Apr 2013
      • 246

      #3
      Re: Any Easy Patterns for beginner's?

      Originally posted by yeeehawterri View Post
      Look at Jenny's tutorials! There are tons of easy and easy to follow patterns.
      Also, go to the library and check out various beginning quilting books. I found TONS of options (and even some books I new I would want for my own library - was nice to preview them before buying).

      Easiest quilt, by far, for me was a RAG QUILT. I did not have to cut or sew super-exact (so no pressing, squaring up, etc). Also the Rag Quilt uses 1/2" seam allowance - easier the start with than the 1/4" most quilts use. AND I was able to use Layer Cakes and Charms pre-cuts, so I only had to cut my batting (which you don't really need if using flannel).

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      • auntiemern
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        • Mar 2012
        • 15429

        #4
        Re: Any Easy Patterns for beginner's?

        Jenny's tuts are full of great, easy patterns. I would suggest a rail fence or disappearing 9 patch. They are both very easy to do.
        Blankets wrap you in warmth, quilts wrap you in love

        Marilyn......
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        • Mchelem
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          • Jan 2013
          • 1553

          #5
          Re: Any Easy Patterns for beginner's?

          Turning twenty is easy, fun and super quick!
          "You've never really learned to live until you've done something for someone for which they can never repay you." ~Ralph Hall

          "Party like a BLOCK-STAR"

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          • stationarymom
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            • Jun 2013
            • 7040

            #6
            Re: Any Easy Patterns for beginner's?

            a rail fence is easy so is a 4 or 9 patch.
            :icon_wave:Joan

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            • brook
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              • May 2011
              • 2421

              #7
              Re: Any Easy Patterns for beginner's?

              Jenny Doan (on this site) has a LOT of tutorials on easy patterns and she walks you through them , step by step. Just click on Quilt Tutorials, on the top of this page. She's a great teacher!
              :icon_hiya: Coleen

              "I expect to pass through this world but once. Any good I can do, or any kindness I can show, let me do now, for I will not pass through this way again."

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              • mary3100
                Senior Member
                The Guild President
                • Oct 2012
                • 561

                #8
                Re: Any Easy Patterns for beginner's?

                watch these tutiorals (a 4 part) with good information covered. It does not need to be a baby quilt. Use precuts 5" or 10". Using a 10" would end up a twin size and a little big for starting out. Your 5" BLOCKS quilt could end up a table or wall quilt.

                Make a Baby Quilt ? Part 1 ? Fabric Selection & Assembly | Always Great, Always Free Quilting Tutorials

                http://quiltingtutorials.com/all/bab...rs-bias-strtAT aight-cut/

                Make a Baby Quilt ? Part 3 ? Preparing and Quilting Your Baby Quilt | Always Great, Always Free Quilting Tutorials

                Browse through hundreds of free, high-quality quilting tutorials to find the perfect project for you! Sort quilt videos by skill level, designer, and more!


                Here is one I made with out borders from a layer cake (10"). More or a large lap without borders.
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                Good Luck
                Last edited by mary3100; April 8, 2014, 03:39 AM.
                Have a Sewonderful Day,
                Mary T.

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                • Ann Clare
                  Senior Member
                  Quilting Royalty
                  • Mar 2014
                  • 167

                  #9
                  Re: Any Easy Patterns for beginner's?

                  Mary love your colors
                  What I make with my hands I give with my heart.

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                  • Preeti
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                    • Jan 2014
                    • 2572

                    #10
                    Re: Any Easy Patterns for beginner's?

                    There are so many websites, it is crazy...
                    You may also want to check this thread
                    Preeti
                    http://sewpreetiquilts.blogspot.com/

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                    • laf512
                      Senior Member
                      The Guild President
                      • Jan 2013
                      • 913

                      #11
                      Re: Any Easy Patterns for beginner's?

                      I found Yellow Brick Road and the Double Slice Layer Cake quilts to be great for beginners.
                      Lori

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                      • buckeyequilter
                        Senior Member
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                        • Jan 2012
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                        #12
                        Re: Any Easy Patterns for beginner's?

                        When I use a pattern...by the time I'm 1/2 way through the quilt I can then claim it as my own pattern, because of all the mistakes. I prefer Jenny's tutorials because I can actually see someone making the blocks.

                        Here's the easiest one I've ever made...just sew charm squares together, add a couple of borders, quilt an X in each block, bind....and it's finished.

                        Last edited by buckeyequilter; April 8, 2014, 10:15 AM.
                        Shirley aka buckeyequilter
                        I work to support a sewing habit that I don't have time for, because I work!

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                        • grannyann
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                          • Sep 2012
                          • 1968

                          #13
                          Re: Any Easy Patterns for beginner's?

                          Shirley your quilt is beautiful. I love the bright cheery colors you used. Thanks for posting .
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                          Hugs Ann

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                          • auntiemern
                            Senior Member
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                            • Mar 2012
                            • 15429

                            #14
                            Re: Any Easy Patterns for beginner's?

                            Those are some of my favorite baby quilts to make. 1 charm pack, borders. and done.
                            Originally posted by buckeyequilter View Post
                            When I use a pattern...by the time I'm 1/2 way through the quilt I can then claim it as my own pattern, because of all the mistakes. I prefer Jenny's tutorials because I can actually see someone making the blocks.

                            Here's the easiest one I've ever made...just sew charm squares together, add a couple of borders, quilt an X in each block, bind....and it's finished.

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                            Blankets wrap you in warmth, quilts wrap you in love

                            Marilyn......
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                            • TFurlo
                              Junior Member
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                              • Feb 2014
                              • 8

                              #15
                              Re: Any Easy Patterns for beginner's?

                              I am going to be making a baby rag quilt with flannel on both sides. Do I need batting between or just sew the top/bottom squares together without any filler?

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