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maricybele
01-12-2009, 05:56 AM
I mix and match designer flat sheets to make sets. I make one big block and it is done in a jiffy. As I get busier, my blocks get bigger, but it's quick and easy to redo a bed you just need a main material than use another color or two of another sheet. Sheets save a lot more money than buying by the yard. You can find nice sheets at discount places like outlets and thrift shops.
I get my new sheets about 6 bucks and used for less.

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii207/maricybele/quilts/CIMG00642.jpg

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii207/maricybele/quilts/Picture219.jpg

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii207/maricybele/quilts/s584842300_477198_5504.jpg
http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii207/maricybele/quilts/s584842300_477199_6099.jpg

maricybele
01-12-2009, 06:06 AM
My rule is not to spend more than a few hours on quilt due to my time constraints. Not super skilled workmanship but always a nice gift.

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii207/maricybele/quilts/IMG_4822-1.jpg
This one has Laurel Birch horse material and the trim is high count cotton sheets less expensive and feel even better than material at the yardage store.

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii207/maricybele/quilts/IMG_5855.jpg
This one is all sheets

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii207/maricybele/quilts/IMG_5858.jpg
This one the purple and backing is a sheet
http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii207/maricybele/quilts/IMG_6268.jpg
This one is all sheets. A white sheet that my family and I painted on then I sewed together.

ecogirl
01-12-2009, 01:49 PM
Wow! I've never thought of making my own quilts and duvets pillows and all sorts! You just gave me a great idea! But we have millions of blankets and those in our house already:(
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Kittikity
01-12-2009, 07:36 PM
I'd love to learn how to quilt.. But for some reason, me and the sowing machine don't get along well.. Beautiful quilts..

Garden Green
01-12-2009, 07:45 PM
Just beautiful work! I love to quilt and I was lucky enough to get to make my very first one with my grandmother. Love the quilts, and great idea on keeping it simple.

GoldenAcres
07-16-2009, 10:38 AM
My daughter and I are going to be making her a quilt this school year. I have half the squares cut and plan on using a sheet for the backing. I really like the ones posted.

gardengirl72
07-17-2009, 10:21 PM
Great pictures. I love quilting. I want to make one out of old denim I have been hording.