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Quilting: True Lovers' Knot
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True Lovers' Knot

No border; binding is same as center.

No border; binding is same as center.
Four blocks.
The quilting is a pattern of leaves.

Pattern Info

Pattern info for this project can be found here:
True Lover's Knot »

Instructions

Take your time and pin carefully!
Difficulty:

Category: Quilting

Type of item: Functional

For: Other

Style: Classic

Materials

Cotton fabrics for patchwork, backing and binding. 50% cotton/bamboo for batting.

What was your inspiration?

This quilt was made for my son's wedding. He and his fiancee live in Northern California, so I wanted the colors to echo the forest (green and brown) and the fog (cream).

What are you most proud of?

How well it all came together!

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

The linked pattern is for two colors; I used three, and it made the piecing complicated enough so that I drew lots of colored diagrams to keep track of the pattern as I made the blocks. This is not a difficult quilt pattern, but it is important to take your time in the cutting and piecing so that all the lines meet correctly.

 

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CSCBUC1096075 on craftsy.com
CSCBUC1096075
Dec 14, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
How do you know the amount of material to buy/cant download anything about it. Help
qwilter1 on craftsy.com
qwilter1
Nov 12, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I absolutely love this quilt! I wish I could find this in a Quilt Kit with these colors you have used here!!!! I am no longer able to cut out the material so I always have to find Quilt kits with the pieces already cut out!!! If you ever have this in a Quilt kit please email me at qwilter1@yahoo.com because I would love to have one!!!
celtic52o1040706 on craftsy.com
celtic52o1040706
Nov 08, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
It is a beautiful quilt hope mine is half as nice
amrenger@gmail.com on craftsy.com
amrenger@gmail.com
Apr 24, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Love this!
catnana on craftsy.com
catnana
Apr 07, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I have made three of the blocks and love it. My colors are very simular to yours. Printing out the layout and numbering in order really is a key to getting it right. Then of course the accurate 1/4" seams so everything matches up. Love thanks for sharing!!!
playhausc222844 on craftsy.com
playhausc222844
Nov 27, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
look at this site.http://fallbrookquiltguild.com/documents/jun2009bom.pdf for pattern.
RStaffieri on craftsy.com
RStaffieri
Nov 24, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Lovely! Very interesting pattern. I'm sure your son and his Bride will cherish it!
quiltmeup on craftsy.com
quiltmeup
Nov 23, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
stunning!
Austria on craftsy.com
Austria
Nov 23, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
beautiful ! Wunderschoen !
pinkseahorse on craftsy.com
pinkseahorse
Nov 23, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I wasn't able to downloas the pattern , help please
MDR on craftsy.com
MDR
Nov 23, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Just print it out, pinkseahorse. It helps to print it as "landscape" orientation instead of "portrait" so the instructions fit better on the page.
mim on craftsy.com
mim
Nov 23, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I love this pattern you did a wonderful job. Be proud of it.
Aussiedragon on craftsy.com
Aussiedragon
Nov 23, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
This is gorgeous!
Grammy Florida on craftsy.com
Grammy Florida
Nov 23, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Very beautiful. Love it!
mcbabbs on craftsy.com
mcbabbs
Nov 23, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Love it!!!!!! Way beyond my talent!
Brenda Kay on craftsy.com
Brenda Kay
Nov 23, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Love this!!
Linda Ebarb on craftsy.com
Linda Ebarb
Nov 23, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Absolutely beautiful
DawnH on craftsy.com
DawnH
Nov 23, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
WOW! That is beautiful! Love those colors! Well done!!
BDilling on craftsy.com
BDilling
Oct 27, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Is there another name for this block? When I googled "true lovers' knot" in order to find a set of directions I find a different block (http://www.quiltersclubofamerica.com/groups/sylvias_bridal_sampler/forum/t/7017.aspx) Just curious. Thanks
MDR on craftsy.com
MDR
Oct 27, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
I've heard at least one other name. Try the directions from the "free pattern" button under the photos at the top of the page.
wiltzius on craftsy.com
wiltzius
Nov 23, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Lover's Knot without the True to it
wiltzius on craftsy.com
wiltzius
Nov 23, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Lover's Knot without the "true" in front of it
Shayvian on craftsy.com
Shayvian
Oct 26, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Where can I get the pattern?
MDR on craftsy.com
MDR
Oct 26, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Click on the "free pattern" button under the photos at the top of this page.
DawnH on craftsy.com
DawnH
Nov 23, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Well, if I am supposed to follow the scanty instructions given when I click the "free pattern" button, I will never be making this quilt :(
MDR on craftsy.com
MDR
Oct 26, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Okay, I figured it out. Each *finished* block is 18x18, so the finished quilt is 108x108.
Polkinan on craftsy.com
Polkinan
Oct 31, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Does that measurement include the sashing? And...I looked at the "FREE PATTERN", clicked on the "get .pdf file, and got nothing like I thought. How much material was used in this pattern and where is the diagram that numbers the strips?
MDR on craftsy.com
MDR
Oct 31, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Polkinan, there is no shashing -- what looks like sashing is made up of the outer rows of each block. I agree that the pattern is tricky -- you do have to do the math, as I did, and your answer will depend entirely on the ending size of the quilt, which determines the size of each block, which in turn determines the width of each row. Look at my answer to Karentim's post, below.
graneb on craftsy.com
graneb
Oct 26, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
what size is the block?
bellequilt on craftsy.com
bellequilt
Oct 25, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
love the design....keep em coming
cindy.tho258553 on craftsy.com
cindy.tho258553
Oct 25, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Very cool! It is eye catching. Did you design it yourself? They will love it.
SharonO on craftsy.com
SharonO
Oct 25, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Hi MDR, Do you know what size your blocks turned out using the 2 1/2" wide strips?
MDR on craftsy.com
MDR
Oct 25, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
I honestly can't remember. Sorry!
Quilting Mommy on craftsy.com
Quilting Mommy
Oct 25, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
This is so cool! I can't wait to try this block!
LaNell Dobyns on craftsy.com
LaNell Dobyns
Oct 25, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I love your quilt!
Hemulena on craftsy.com
Hemulena
Oct 25, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
another lovely name & quilt! I also have one: http://www.craftsy.com/project/view/quilt-for-my-son/3848
MDR on craftsy.com
MDR
Oct 25, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Your quilt is beautiful!
karentim on craftsy.com
karentim
Oct 25, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Lovely
MDR on craftsy.com
MDR
Oct 25, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Kimah72, I found the quilt block size by doing more math. I divided the width I wanted by 6 to find the size of the individual blocks (as in Photo #3). Then I counted the strips from the middle of the block (6) and divided the individual block size by the number of strips. It came out to 2" per strip, so I cut the strips 2 1/2 inches wide, for a queen-size quilt. The middle block is 2 1/2 x 2 1/5.
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CoveredinLove
Nov 07, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Do you remember the measurement of the "A" block?
CoveredinLove on craftsy.com
CoveredinLove
Nov 07, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Do you remember what size the "A" block was in your quilt?
MDR on craftsy.com
MDR
Nov 07, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
The A, or middle, block is 2 1/2" by 2 1/2"
patatty on craftsy.com
patatty
Oct 25, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
gorgeous
aprillynn on craftsy.com
aprillynn
Oct 25, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
awsume
MDR on craftsy.com
MDR
Oct 25, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Wow! Thank you all for your kind words! The wedding was on October 8 and the happy couple spent their first night under the quilt, and loved it.
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Kimah72
Oct 25, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
how did you find the dimensions of this quilt block? The link does not provide that information as saving it like they say does not work. Thank you!
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Miss Barbara
Oct 25, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Very beautiful! You muat be an advanced quilter to be able to achieve such acuracy in your quilting. Congratulations on producing a true work of art. Miss Barbara
MDR on craftsy.com
MDR
Oct 25, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
I'm not that advanced, Miss Barbara,, but thanks for the compliment. My secret: careful measuring, and lots and lots of pins!
sewmom1 on craftsy.com
sewmom1
Oct 25, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
nice work, what great colors
BrendaGough on craftsy.com
BrendaGough
Oct 25, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Not sure I like the woodsy color scheme, but the pattern and detail are fantastic!!!! Am looking forward to trying this pattern!
pjquilts on craftsy.com
pjquilts
Oct 25, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Wow. I love it!!!
a1momgram on craftsy.com
a1momgram
Oct 25, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Love it great job. Looks so complicated and beautiful
irwinshirl on craftsy.com
irwinshirl
Oct 25, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Where can I find the cutting instructions and fabric requirements for the quilt?
MDR on craftsy.com
MDR
Oct 25, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
You can follow the link above, which takes you here: http://tlc.howstuffworks.com/home/true-lovers-knot-quilt-block.htm. Unfortunately this doesn't include fabric requirements, so I had to Do Math to figure everything out.
irwinshirl on craftsy.com
irwinshirl
Oct 25, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I like the beige and brown color combination,
craftsmith on craftsy.com
craftsmith
Oct 25, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful!
Judy I on craftsy.com
Judy I
Oct 25, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
A beautiful quilt! Much more "modern" looking for newlyweds today.
Annis on craftsy.com
Annis
Oct 25, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Very interesting pattern. I like it.
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noisey42302312
Oct 25, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Very very pretty and well done. Colors are excellent. I am very impressed. Great job. I would like to do one, but got to catch up first.
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Ms. Ducky
Oct 25, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Georgous block, but the pattern refers to numbers that aren't documented on the block pattern.
Gwen Fehr on craftsy.com
Gwen Fehr
Oct 25, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Love the colors. Beautiful quilt.
Besta on craftsy.com
Besta
Oct 25, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
It's beautiful, and the colors are so tranquil. Great job.
Debbi2323 on craftsy.com
Debbi2323
Oct 25, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I like this quilt. It looks like a real challenge.
cash on craftsy.com
cash
Oct 25, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Here is the actually quilt pattern...I couldn't find it off the site that was given.....so i researched & found this!!! http://fallbrookquiltguild.com/documents/jun2009bom.pdf
Harley Quilter on craftsy.com
Harley Quilter
Oct 25, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Bless your heart!!! You rock!
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Pas24k303106
Oct 25, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Bless you, I am getting married in December to the man I fell in love with when I was 18 yrs old. This will make a beautiful wedding quilt for us.
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ltravis1u210864
Oct 25, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I love the pattern! Don't know if I'm advanced enough to pull it off!
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littlebride
Oct 25, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
This is really beautiful and it is different from the wedding ring pattern people usually think of for wedding gifts.
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SewCalGal
Oct 25, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
What a fun quilt. Love your fabrics. Inspirational. I want to make one. Love yours!
quiltedheart on craftsy.com
quiltedheart
Oct 25, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful quilt, love the color choices.
erbohnet on craftsy.com
erbohnet
Oct 25, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I love this pattern. you did a beautiful job.
Southlady1 on craftsy.com
Southlady1
Oct 25, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I love this!! I'm just a beginner quilter but absolutely love this!!
nana staley on craftsy.com
nana staley
Oct 25, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I'm hoping to do this for a wedding gift.
Harmy on craftsy.com
Harmy
Oct 25, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
HOW NICE....I AM NEW AT QUILTING AND I GET SO EXCITED OVER IT ALL...JUST LOVE IT
sue s. on craftsy.com
sue s.
Oct 25, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
very well done.
Writingmom on craftsy.com
Writingmom
Oct 25, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Wow! WONDERFUL pattern. This is beautiful.
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paffolter233023
Sep 24, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I love the quilt, have been doing quilts for a lot years and haven't seen it done this way before. Thanks so much for sharing the links.
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Fingers Inc
Sep 22, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I believe the 3 colors really "make" this quilt. What a wonderful wedding gift. An heirloom for sure.
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Debbie O
Oct 25, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Haven't seen this pattern before.

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