09
2010
Easy Quilt Pattern Review – BQ
Name of Pattern/Book – BQ
Author: Debbie Bowles of Maple Island Quilts
What You Get You get a pattern that will make 18 inch square blocks. Debbie also figures out all the math for half-ing the size so you also get a 9-inch square block.
What I Like About It
It’s great for showcasing those big flowery prints. I’m making a quilt for my mom using this pattern because she loves flowers and I can’t think of something better than giving her a bouquet that will never die (as in the quilt). I also like that there’s a 9-inch size. I’ve used this size to make a quick mini quilt of 4 blocks. I call it cubicle art since I give the small quilts to co-workers so they can hang them in their cubicles
What Could Be Better
Because the big print is made of 12 ½ inch squares, Debbie does not give you yardage. This is great if you want to use a set of fat quarters for a quilt – I’m thinking those vegetable/fruit fabrics or a bouquet of flowers. Hmmm… This is not OK, however, if you you’re standing in the quilt shop trying to figurer out how much yardage you need and everyone is mathematically challenged. Of course, that is another excuse to buy more fabric, but you know what I’m getting at here… Bottom Line This is one of my Tried-N-True patterns. I love it. You need basic skills, though. It’s a pattern not an instruction book.
Full Disclosure
If you purchase through my link, I do get a portion of the price.
Where to Purchase/Download You can purchase this pattern at Create For Less
Comments
I love this pattern. I have made the full-size version and the half-size version. One of my favorites was using an Asian floral in autumn colors. After having made several quilts using this pattern, I prefer to use the same fabric for the focus one versus mixing it up.
I have also found that balancing the fabrics in terms of light, medium, and dark makes my quilts more striking. For an example of this, just look at the photo in the post above.
@Quilt Cravings – Thanks for stopping by and for the tips. I’m going through a BQ phase right now. Love the versatility of this pattern. I’m making a big flowery print quilt for my mom, a military-themed quilt for my dad and a Sesame Street quilt for a surprise…