pattern question

I love working out how blocks I discover are made. I also work out how to make lots of things around me in patchwork. But, I don't think this is an automatic thing for some people. So, I think to share things like you suggest, is always worthwhile. I keep planning to make an apron - Chinese coins pattern I think; and I think I will do it in Christmas fabrics, as that has to be one of the 'messiest' meals to prepare - and apron that looks nice as well would seem to me to be welcome. Mind you, I think mine will just be the one-off! But, if you can do it, go for it. Working out patterns is great fun I think. . In message , snipped-for-privacy@aol.com writes

Yes! I am in need of an apron pattern! Doing one for a friend and want something unique!

Mauvice > I was wondering how many quilters actually *need* patterns for most

ME!!! I am extremely design challenged!

Debbi in SO CA

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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.

"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->

Your drawing would be a pattern. A rough one, but a pattern none the less. Most experienced sewists could figure it out.

FWIW, if it is a fancy apron, I'd be interested in a full front view drawing for possible applique use. But I am unlikely to make myself an apron because I don't use them. Debra in VA See my quilts at

That is too funny! Debra in VA See my quilts at

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

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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".

Hi Tamra,

I would love to see a picture of the apron - I have a small collection some of which belonged to my Mother and some I used to be able to wear when I was trim, slim and a messy cook - still messy, can't cook but love aprons.

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A lot of different ones, or all the same? Debra in VA See my quilts at

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

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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 , amy writes

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! 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

Howdy!

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

Ragm> >

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