A bit about me and quilting: I have never taken any classes or had any training/lessons of any kind. I wish that I had inherited more of my mom's innate sewing skills...that still remains to be seen. Anyway, I made my first quilt years ago, and it's really awful as far as "perfect" quilts go. But I love it because it was my first and I made it all by myself. I'm sure that the person who quilted it for me was cringing! I've made several more over the years, but looking back, nothing was more than just squares sewn together to make a big square or rectangle, and then I didn't even do borders or binding. I just sewed them inside out, left a hole in one side, right-sided them out, and then closed the open end. Then I just stitched in the ditch to "quilt" it. Nothing special. So, again, I think the reason that I'm so excited about this one is that for whatever reason...I have all of a sudden "gotten" quilting. My sewing machine and I have made some adjustments today, but we've clicked...and this quilt is going to be the beautiful result! So that being said...here's a few preview pics of this lovely lady! Here's what those beautiful fabrics became last night...lots and lots of squares...
And this is 2 blocks sewn together (1 block is 1 diamond with the 2 small white triangles at each end).
I sewed two together because I was VERY concerned at how they would look. Being that I have zilcho training in this field...I thought for sure that I had screwed something up because if you look closely at the sides...the diamond looks like it's off in the middle. But lo and behold...sewn together it's beautiful! (picture is clickable for a larger view)Well, that's about it for my rambling...and I'll try not to brag too much about this fabric. However...Joanna Figueroa...on the off chance that you're reading this (very off chance)...I think that you hit a home run with these :)
7 comments:
Your quilt is off to a wonderful start! It looks great!
Don't worry about not having any training in quilting. Some of the loveliest quilts I have ever seen were made by beginners.
Frankly, I think the fussy and more elaborate quilts do not have the same charm as the simple type quilts!
That quilt is going to be gorgeous. :) My mom quilts and has no formal training either. We all love to be a recipient of her quilts because they were made by her, and that is what makes them perfect. :) I love the fabric that you have chosen. :)
I am in awe of anyone who knows how to use a sewing machine! Great start on the new quilt.
I have a quilting project coming up soon so I can relate to your excitement of a new project. However, I've only completed 1 full quilt and a quilt top. My next pursuit is a table runner. I'm using Civil War reproductions and I cannot wait to get started.
You have done an excellent job at choosing your fabs and a remarkable start. I can't wait to see this finished.
Those two boys are cute together!
Pretty fabrics, its going to be super.
can't wait to see it finished... so glad you are enjoying the fabrics. Just came over here from your comment on my blog. Very cute!
joanna
It really is a lovely line of fabric. I can't wait to see more of your blocks.
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