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    Old 04-28-2013, 06:06 PM
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    I started my quilting after Thanksgiving and after I finished the binding, realized I still need to quilt one corner, so this is almost finished. I machine pieced and hand quilted the blocks with an 18 inch quilting hoop (which I had too taunt!) and machine quilted the border.
    I have learned a lot from reading your posts, so on my next quilt, I will square the blocks, cut the borders correctly if I decide to miter them (I had to add small rectangles where I shorted the corners!) and press more carefully. I had intended to use this as a table top, but will use it as a lap quilt. it measures 50 x 45.
    I am a perfectionist, and my quilt is not perfect, and I still love it. However, I am a little gun shy about starting my next quilt. Finding time is also a challenge!
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    Old 04-28-2013, 06:08 PM
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    looks good from here ....
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    Old 04-28-2013, 06:12 PM
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    Very pretty!
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    Old 04-28-2013, 06:12 PM
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    nicely done... pretty colors
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    Old 04-28-2013, 06:12 PM
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    You did a great job! Don't forget to put your label somewhere. I still have my first quilt, small wall hanging. Cut the pieces out with scissors
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    Old 04-28-2013, 06:23 PM
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    I really like your fabric choices. I like plaids and flowers together. Wonderful job for your first quilt. I can't believe you hand quilted it too. Great job.
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    Old 04-28-2013, 06:24 PM
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    Your quilt is so beautiful.....
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    Old 04-28-2013, 06:25 PM
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    Very nice!!!!
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    Old 04-28-2013, 06:26 PM
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    That is very pretty. The colors and pattern are great. Congratulations on finishing your first. Every single one I have finished has taught me something new.
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    Old 04-28-2013, 06:27 PM
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    That quilt is beautiful! Love the colors...soft and warm look. You did a great job!!
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