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What's your favorite quilt block/pattern?

7 years ago

I've been looking at photos of quilts and trying to decide what I want to do next. It made me curious. What are your favorites? Do you have an all time favorite quilt pattern?

Jennifer

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littlehelen_gw

7 years ago

Now this is a 64k question( for those of us who rember that show!). Can't say I have a real favorite, but I find myself going back to these two blocks whenever I'm using several blocks in a quilt. One is another star, and the other flower garden path...links to each:

http://www.freshlemonsquilts.com/solstice-stars-series-another-star/

http://swimbikequilt.com/2011/07/alternate-piecing-method-for-flower.html

here's a pic...upper right is flower garden path, and the lower left is garden path, two of my favorites

The birdhouse we did as part of the lotto one year and Kate won, she made an outdoor wall hanging with her blocks...just too cute!

Oh yeah, I'm also a fan of star flower

That's all for now...I think!

V.

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toolgranny
7 years ago
I love Bears Paw. I like lots of others, too, but that one has been on my bucket list for years.
msmeow
7 years ago
The first one that came to mind is Feathered Star. I also like medallions like Lone Star.

Donna
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glassquilt
7 years ago
log cabin & variations thereof
ritaweeda
7 years ago
That's like asking which of your kids you like best! LOL!
Hareball
7 years ago
I like all of these!! Lol :D
Hareball
7 years ago
One more :D
beth7happy
7 years ago
It's usually the one I'm working on at the time. But, I've always loved the 'cathedral window' and 'Dresden plate' looks...
carolnv
7 years ago
Hsreball I like the birdhouse block you posted. Log cabin and bear pay are the ones I want to try - someday!
loisflan
7 years ago
I really love Scrappy Mountain Majesties by Bonnie Hunter.
Hareball
7 years ago
Carolnv - I think the birdhouse block was actually in one of the lottos a year or two ago. I wasn't here then but was looking around and thought it was adorable :)
beth7happy
7 years ago
you are correct, HareB. The birdhouse was a lotto block and it's paper pieced...was the first PP that I've done...lots of fun. You should try it!
Hareball
7 years ago
The paper pieces make me nervous lol I'm working on making a tie for my husband and cutting out the pattern alone was a chore haha :D I'll have to try it one day though cos those birdhouse quilts are adorable :)
carolnv
7 years ago
Okay, I remember the paper piecing lotto, but didn't look into it, because of the fear of trying it. But I made a heart pp mug rug for Valentine's Day this year and really liked it! I'm going to search for the link and try the birdhouse. We love birds and have 3 budgies/parakeets right now and hummingbirds, quails and finches galore in our backyard!
Hareball
7 years ago
carolnv Here you go :) http://www.quilterscache.com/B/BirdhousesBlock.html
carolnv
7 years ago
Thanks Hareball, printed and put in my folder to try!
fran1523
7 years ago
I guess I like six pointed stars and all their variations the best. But it is a very difficult question to answer. Also love the endless variety you can get from simple string blocls.
bev2009
7 years ago
Oh, Hareball, the quilt is stunning. Way more advanced than anything I've done. Someday....
grammyp
7 years ago
I would have to say Depression Block would be my favorite. But you could also say it is HSTs since that is how it is made.

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Joan Dupuis
7 years ago
This is one that is easy and liked the pattern too.

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