How old is your oldest UFO?
07-22-2011, 07:23 AM
#61
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Originally Posted by Old hen
Do you consider un-quilted tops to be UFO's? In that case I would have about 35. If not, then, I don't have any. My space is limited, the storage boxes are full of tops, and I like to finish what I start. Old habit acquired from my mother!
07-22-2011, 07:31 AM
#63
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Originally Posted by Kehoeta
Mine is relatively new compared to some of you members.. But I have only been quilting for about 1 1/2 years.
So guess what - my oldest UFO is 1.5 years old.
I pieced it, sanwiched it, basted it - and then..... Got scared about FMQ'ing it. I'm a little braver now - I've taken afew FMQ classes and have practiced.. A little more and I will be confident enough to tackle it.
So guess what - my oldest UFO is 1.5 years old.
I pieced it, sanwiched it, basted it - and then..... Got scared about FMQ'ing it. I'm a little braver now - I've taken afew FMQ classes and have practiced.. A little more and I will be confident enough to tackle it.
07-22-2011, 08:03 AM
#65
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I started a quilt before I got married 41 yrs. ago. It was a hand appliqued top of an American eagle with an elaborate border. I finished about 3/4ths of it and then my tastes changed. I am no longer into early American decor. I gave it to Goodwill last year along with threads, pieces to go, and binding. I hope it was a good find for someone.
I still have a quilt as you go Log Cabin I started about 30 yrs. ago. Do plan on finishing this one - some day.
I still have a quilt as you go Log Cabin I started about 30 yrs. ago. Do plan on finishing this one - some day.
07-22-2011, 08:07 AM
#66
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Location: New England
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While go through some packed away sewing things I found 12 stamped embroidery teddy bear designs that I started when I was expecting my daughter - she is now 46 years old! but never say never - I have decided to finish them and make a couple of wall hanging or lap quilts for each of my children (not sure they will appreciate them at this point but somehow it is leaving them a story with the quilts)
07-22-2011, 08:21 AM
#68
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Originally Posted by quilter68
I don't go there!
Holice, I'll fess-up...my quilt is also a Bicentinial red,white and blue from that era. In 1976 I had about 20 visitors from my husbands' family . They live in the mid-west so it was a long summer. Maybe next winter with the Big Stitch.
Quilter 68 who will be 70 this week.
Holice, I'll fess-up...my quilt is also a Bicentinial red,white and blue from that era. In 1976 I had about 20 visitors from my husbands' family . They live in the mid-west so it was a long summer. Maybe next winter with the Big Stitch.
Quilter 68 who will be 70 this week.
07-22-2011, 08:27 AM
#69
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Location: formerly Chicago suburb now Mooresville,NC
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I have traditional log cabin blocks in blue that I made at my first class. There are enough to make a queen size or two twins. It was a class based on "Quilt in a Day" . My sons were nine and six years old. They are 43 and 40 years old now. You do the math. It is still on my TO DO list !!!
07-22-2011, 08:32 AM
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[quote=Country1]
I don't think this counts, but my mother brought me a quilt she started in 1962. She wants me to see if I can finish it for her, we'll see.
This probably doesn't count either, but the oldest UFO in my house was made in 1947 by my mother-in-law's mother-in-law who was 100 years old at the time. It's a double wedding ring and the background is yellow, which my inlaws don't like, so it's been left up to me to sandwich and quilt it. I really don't want to give it back, so I'm procrastinating.
Originally Posted by Quilt4u
I don't think this counts, but my mother brought me a quilt she started in 1962. She wants me to see if I can finish it for her, we'll see.
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