How big was your first quilt?
#141
First I did was embroidered blocks of the fifty states, with the state bird and flower, and admission date. I made it for my grandson who had learned all the states when he was in kindergarden... I didn't know how to quilt, so I just did a "saddle stitch" around each block and tied the ends at the corners. He used it until some of the embroidery is faded and worn so thin, he gave it back for me to keep for him. He is now 27. Not a prize winner, but one full of love that is still loved today. It fits the top of a double bed. He has several I have made him since...
#145
My first quilt was a log cabin done the Eleanor Burns way. It was pretty small, not even what I would call lap size. I picked fabrics I thought were what was supposed to be used in quilts, mostly browns and greens, pretty dull. Now I go for the brighter the better. Think the top is about an inch wider than the bottom. That was about 15 years ago. I still have the quilt but don't let anyone see it.
#147
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Location: Ohio... wanna build a cabin in the woods and live off the land... and quilt all day!
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Originally Posted by Quiltaddict
My first quilt was a log cabin done the Eleanor Burns way. It was pretty small, not even what I would call lap size. I picked fabrics I thought were what was supposed to be used in quilts, mostly browns and greens, pretty dull. Now I go for the brighter the better. Think the top is about an inch wider than the bottom. That was about 15 years ago. I still have the quilt but don't let anyone see it.
#149
I can't believe it but it was a queen size with cowboy boots and a lone star. I don't have a picture on this computer to post but you can see it here [http://quiltwalktalk.blogspot.com/se.../first%20quilt]
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