First quilt I made
02-07-2011, 06:30 AM
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My very first quilts were baby quilts that I tied - gave all those away - no pictures even - duh! Then, I made several warm cozy thick comforter quilts that were tied; the only way I knew to make a quilt - and now since I retired, relocated into a community that is full of quilters and have a Long Arm quilter here also who does very good work, I use her for my quilt tops and she makes the most beautiful quilts for me - I've made 4 queen sized quilts, 2 twin sized and again several baby quilts and have more regular quilts in the works. I have 3 great niece and nephews to make twin-sized quilts for yet, and a queen sized for each niece (2) and then will start on making quilts for future use; whether they become cedar chest (hope chest) items for my two grandchildren, or if they become wedding gifts - but will stop quilting when I can no longer do so - which I hope will be a small eternity into the future! Just a happy quilter!
02-07-2011, 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Vanuatu Jill
This is the very first quilt I made many years ago-as you can see, it has been WELL used and washed a million times! I'm game to show it, even though I cringe when I look at the hand-quilting! How about others posting their very first project (if you still have it!)
It looks great to me and if your not pleased with your hand quilting just keep doing it and you'll be surprised the day you realize your quilting stitches look nice and even. Remember we all seem to have one stitch that has a little tweak to it that becomes our quiting signature. :D
02-07-2011, 12:58 PM
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"Firsts" can be fun & fun to look back on! These are all great!
A few yrs ago a friend of mine talked me into hand quilting a baby quilt with her....I'm still not a fan of hand quilting. Fast forward to when I picked up quilting again, one of my "firsts" was a bargello. I'll take a pic tomorrow
to see what you guys think of it. It was done with Christmas prints & has been in a tote since!
Maureen
A few yrs ago a friend of mine talked me into hand quilting a baby quilt with her....I'm still not a fan of hand quilting. Fast forward to when I picked up quilting again, one of my "firsts" was a bargello. I'll take a pic tomorrow
to see what you guys think of it. It was done with Christmas prints & has been in a tote since!
Maureen
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