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Ok, I like to make little quilts (about 15 to 20 " square) to try new techniques and design-types and to fit on the wall in small places. I also like to make somewhat larger wall quilts (up to 60" wide), and even larger if my daughter-in-law will quilt it for me, but that's another thing. It might be neat to have a "Small Quilts" category on the Forum. A small quilt can be whatever you think it is. What do you all think? Cheers, Betty Jo
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Betty Jo -
Good idea, Betty Jo! I have done some small quilts for one of the purposes you mention - trying new techniques.
Related to small quilts, I have always been a bit confused on the correct (or required size) for a journal quilt (the typical size I use when trying a new technique).
Mary Kay -
Hmm, I think you can make your journal quilts any size that works for you--just like you can have a large coffee table book or a small pocket sized book. Though I may be wrong--any journal quilt folks out there who have an alternate opinion?
"Neglect not the gift that is within you..." -1 Timothy 4:14
Betty JoComment
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In the UK the standard size for Journal Quilts is 8 1/2" x 11 5/8", the size of a piece of A$ paper. If you are just making them for yourself though they can be whatever size suits you. The Contemporary Group of out national Guild is currently doing them at 6" x 12". Maggi
"Neglect not the gift that is within you..." -1 Timothy 4:14
Betty JoComment
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I love small quilts, too. I have many issues of Miniature Quilts and hope to get back to making more small quilts someday. I don't know why that magazine isn't in print anymore. :?: Judy in TorranceComment
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I love making small quilts to try new techniques and different design ideas.In fact I'm making one right now using the 7 minute circle that Alex demonstrated last fall.I also like them because I know I can finish them in a reasonable amount of time. JulieComment
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"Journal quilts"? Please enlighten me. Thanks!Originally posted by mknavy90
JoAnne in southern CaliforniaComment
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I have seen some beautiful small quilts at my LQS and have been very tempted until I realized how tiny the pieces are. I am learning to deal with the small pieces from the BOM, so, I think I've just added another project to my 'to do' list. :shock: Having fun in FL SandiComment
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Judy,Originally posted by Judymc
The company that published Miniature Quilts, Traditional Quiltworks and Quilting Today went out of business.
eileenkny
from the beautiful Hudson Valley of NY
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I'm in. All my beds are covered, several times over. Check out my category idea-stash busting. We could kill 2 birds with 1 stone.
eileenkny
from the beautiful Hudson Valley of NY
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I have been to the Houston QUilt Festival a few times and have spent hours looking at the Journal Quilt displays. The journal quilts are about the size of a "letter size" piece of paper (vs legal size, or something else). For the Quilt Journal project, I believe that a quilter will make one quilt per month and then submit ~6 to the Quilt Journal display for Houston. A book was published a few years ago - Creative Quilting; The Journal Quilt Project by Karey Patterson Bresenhan, which showcases hundreds of journal quilts that have been a part of the Houston Festival over the years. Hope this helps with your question! MKOriginally posted by RorimerComment
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I have been to the Houston QUilt Festival a few times and have spent hours looking at the Journal Quilt displays. The journal quilts are about the size of a "letter size" piece of paper (vs legal size, or something else). For the Quilt Journal project, I believe that a quilter will make one quilt per month and then submit ~6 to the Quilt Journal display for Houston. A book was published a few years ago - Creative Quilting; The Journal Quilt Project by Karey Patterson Bresenhan, which showcases hundreds of journal quilts that have been a part of the Houston Festival over the years. Hope this helps with your question! MK[/quote]
I went to Google for a little help and found this:
http://home.att.net/~kareyb/JQ2008/2...bAnncFinal.htm
That site mentions "Journal Quilt Project II: Elements—Earth, Water, Air, and Fire". I think I saw that exhibit at Road to California. Now, I have a clue!
Thanks, MK!
JoAnne in southern CaliforniaComment
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Unfortunately, 2008 was the last year for the Journal Quilt Project. The group that did it will be continuing online only.
eileenkny
from the beautiful Hudson Valley of NY
Gammill Classic Plus w/IQComment
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