- 1). Browse quilting books and magazines for inspiration. These publications feature the work of other quilters, popular or unique quilt patterns and tips, and suggestions for making your own quilts. Quilting publications usually have projects that fit queen size beds. If you find a quilt idea you like that is not made exactly for a queen size bed, you can plan modifications to make your project as large as you wish. Bookstores and libraries usually have quilting publications in the arts and crafts sections of their bookshelves and magazine racks.
- 2). Look at individual quilt block patterns. You can plan out a queen size quilt based on specific blocks and motifs that appeal to you. Look through collections of different blocks online and in quilting books. Find patterns that appeal to you. You can create an entire quilt that uses one type of block of several different blocks sewn together.
- 3). Visit your own sources of inspiration. Go to fabric stores to find fabrics that you would love to see in a quilt. Spend time in nature to discover shapes, colors and patterns that you could capture through quilting. Browse through your favorite works of art to take ideas from the artists. You may soon find yourself drawing up your own patterns for a queen size quilt after tapping into the inspirational sources of your own creativity.
- 4). Your family can also be a source of inspiration. Consider using t-shirts or fabric from articles of family members' clothing to create an heirloom quilt.
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