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Posted on | August 18, 2010 | 33 Comments
I finally have something to show you!
I have been working and working and working on various projects, all of them close to completion, and this is the first to cross the finish line. I finally quilted my first quilt!
It’s far from perfect and I won’t point out all the shortcomings as they should be glaringly obvious. But it is DONE – hooray hooray!
I learned why quilters use a contrasting strip on the backside – not only does it help with fabric costs, but matching up busy prints is nerve wracking!
I did TRY to match them. They stayed matched for as long as it took me to get from one end of the fabric to the other. Then I gave up and reached for a coordinating strip – a decision that saved my sanity and my desire to ever quilt again.
I love it! It’s snuggle size (about 50″ x 60″), the fabric got all crinkly in the dryer, the colors held fabulously, and it is actually FINISHED.
All in all, a good experience! Now to finish some other items!
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August 18th, 2010 @ 9:24 am
Love it!
August 18th, 2010 @ 9:26 am
The colors are wonderful (just my style):-).
You’ll love it forever, not only because it’s your first, but because it’s fabulous!
August 18th, 2010 @ 9:59 am
I love your first quilt! I think the contrasting stripe adds some visual interest. Wonderful job!
August 18th, 2010 @ 10:28 am
Nice! I never knew that’s why some quilters used contrasting strips. (I generally go for the extra-wide backing fabrics, but now I know a trick in case I don’t want to!)
August 18th, 2010 @ 10:51 am
Wow, it’s an impressive first quilt, for sure! Congratulations on being done with such a huge undertaking.
August 18th, 2010 @ 11:08 am
This might be enough to send me back to quilting (in my abundant spare time). It’s gorgeous, E.
August 18th, 2010 @ 11:35 am
It’s wonderful! You did a great job.
August 18th, 2010 @ 11:43 am
I love your quilt. I have made one quilt in my life. ‘Nuf said. I knit
August 18th, 2010 @ 1:49 pm
Wow! That quilt is gorgeous! I’m so inspired!! Quilting is definitely on my bucket list…I have no room now for the stash of fabric I’m sure to collect!!
August 18th, 2010 @ 2:26 pm
SO COOL! Congratulations!
August 18th, 2010 @ 2:28 pm
It’s great! I never used a contrasting stripe, but it’s a great idea, and I think it looks more interesting than just a single-fabric back.
August 18th, 2010 @ 2:36 pm
Fabulous – definitely a keeper! I need to visit your LQS… i’ll be picking your brain :)
August 18th, 2010 @ 3:15 pm
Congratulations! It’s beautiful and will definitely hold many wonderful snuggly moments for you. Kudos!
August 18th, 2010 @ 3:45 pm
Oh wow, that’s gorgeous!
August 18th, 2010 @ 4:22 pm
Fabulous! There must be something in the air because I actually worked on my quilt this weekend.
I’m so happy to se what a lovely job you’ve done!
August 18th, 2010 @ 4:47 pm
I bought some fabric to make my son a little throw for Christmas. Maybe you can give me some tips?
August 18th, 2010 @ 7:37 pm
How lovely! Great combination of red, pink, aqua, and chocolate brown. You’re making me want to bust out my sewing machine. :-)
August 18th, 2010 @ 8:14 pm
I love it! So pretty! I just started sewing and have yet to tackle quilting.
August 18th, 2010 @ 9:02 pm
Beautiful! It looks VERY snuggly.
August 18th, 2010 @ 10:16 pm
wow! it’s gorgeous! you did such a great job!!
August 19th, 2010 @ 8:02 am
It’s so great!!!! I love the colors, the backing, the quilting, everything. I showed a client a picture of the quilt I made you and she asked, “Now why did you put a stripe on the back?”, with a definite tone that suggested I had ruined the whole thing by doing so. I personally like the contrast stripe; I think it makes the quilt more reversible, it provides visual interest, it saves $ like you said, and it’s just awesome!
Great job!!! I want to know about these fabrics you’ve purchased, too!
August 19th, 2010 @ 8:42 am
Oooh, that’s so purty!! I love it. That crinkly out of the dryer is one of the greatest things.
; )
August 19th, 2010 @ 11:36 am
Ahhh… I love it! It makes my little heart flutter!
I may need to pick your brains on how to get started soon!
August 19th, 2010 @ 2:19 pm
I love it! The colors really call to me, and I wish you much joy of it. :)
August 19th, 2010 @ 4:18 pm
You did an amazing job..it is simply stunning. I really love the color combination too.
I have been reading quite a few of your older posts…what an inspiring place you have here.
Nice to meet you.
August 19th, 2010 @ 7:53 pm
Beautiful! Looks like the perfect thing to cuddle up under when fall arrives. I love the colors together.
August 20th, 2010 @ 11:22 am
Oh E! That is beyond gorgeous! Makes me want to finish up the ones I started. My wool room is almost ready for me to start the quilting frenzy! along with the wool washing frenzy, the carding frenzy and the spinning frenze. Not to mention the knitting frenzy. Heh.
August 25th, 2010 @ 7:01 am
It’s BEAUTIFUL, Elizabeth! I love the puckery look of quilts fresh out of the dryer.
August 25th, 2010 @ 11:40 pm
It’s beautiful…I’m seriously impressed that this is your first quilt! And while I can see that matching up a busy fabric would be nerve-wracking and the contrasting color saves you from that…I think it makes the back more interesting and pleasing to the eye. It was a perfect choice!
August 26th, 2010 @ 7:14 am
Please, PLEASE don’t ever try to match up prints on a seam. Its entirely unnecessary and crazymaking. The quilt looks great! Do you need more fabric yet?
August 26th, 2010 @ 3:43 pm
It is beautiful!
You did a great job– I like that you took the time to match up the prints…I have an old quilt of my grandmother’s and can remember looking at it when I was very young, the fact that she matched the prints was something I noticed…esp. when the match wasn’t quite perfect ;-)
August 29th, 2010 @ 3:55 pm
I am so impressed with your quilt! I don’t know how you have the patience to do that (said with tongue firmly in cheek). Seriously, it’s a skill I’ve always admired and envied but never been called to acquire. Good for you.
September 9th, 2010 @ 6:50 am
Ohhhhh beautifil! I love it!
Its one of my favorite fabric of moda too!
I´m also an absolute quilt beginner and i cant wait till I get my first quilt finished.
Good job!