Back Porch Quilt DONE!!

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01-31-2009, 04:45 PM

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Marcia

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Love the colors--you are going to really enjoy this quilt when the time comes

01-31-2009, 07:49 PM

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littlehud

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Very nice quilt. Why is it going on the back porch. It would look great in my living room.

01-31-2009, 07:49 PM

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mary quite contrary

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Very Nice!!!

02-01-2009, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by littlehud

Very nice quilt. Why is it going on the back porch. It would look great in my living room.

I have a covered porch with Wicker furniture and I just thought it would be pretty and a great quilt to cover up with on a chilly morning with my coffee, It started out as a practice quilt when I was just starting to learn about quilting so the fabric is wierd stuff. But I am happy with how it turned out.

02-01-2009, 03:52 AM

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Thank You, I am kind of stubborn, My personal idea of a handmade quilt is hand quilting, My mom always tied hers and I never really appreciated them. I will be the first to admit I am not good at it yet but I will keep practicing.

I LOVE the look of handquilting...but I am too impatient to finish a project, here's a picture of my attempts :roll:

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02-01-2009, 03:54 AM

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I think any quilt that is finished is wonderful! Your hand quilting is great, only you will know where YOU think it could be better, and the only way it will get better is by practice, and you have to practice somewhere, so it is a win win situation! Your colors are cheerful and it will be wonderful to be able to use it. I agree Spring needs to hurry! :lol:

02-01-2009, 03:59 AM

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That looks great Izy! I find it relaxing and can sit and quilt whilt the guys watch sports on TV.

02-01-2009, 04:34 AM

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Izy

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Well, you spur me on to carry on then....I just hand drew the leaf vine, and used a coaster to draw the diamonds...te hee, I always have to improvise lol :D

02-01-2009, 04:38 AM

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Izy, I did the wavy lines free hand and have also used whatever I find to make templates for hand quilting. I think you did a great job. I am always improvising, Sometimes I print out a graphic onto card stock and cut it out to make a template. Keep at it You are doing a wonderful job!!