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My mom says they received the quilt and took it up to deliver it. Anya (the baby’s mother) and her mom visiting from the Ukraine were very pleased. My aunt and all couldn’t believe it was my first and gave me thumbs up. It turned out that unknown to me the baby’s room was greens and yellows. Cool
One other thing that choked me up totally (yeah, so what, I’m a wussy), they had a dinner party at my folks and afterwards Anya’s mom announced she wanted to make a speech (Anya interpreted the Russian). She said that what make America great wasn’t its wealth or power, but its strong sense of family. Yeah, I know for the most part we as Americans feel a bit like our families are dysfunctional at best, but that an outsider can look to us (Americans) with such admiration blew me away and really touched me. I guess that is why quilting is great as well; it adds to that same sense of family. Learning to quilt then has then taught me another invaluable lesson: though not perfect, the love we stitch into what ever we do holds together and strengthens that bond. Family and friendship, love and quilting, is a winning combination in my book. |
Originally Posted by Steve
My mom says they received the quilt and took it up to deliver it. Anya (the baby’s mother) and her mom visiting from the Ukraine were very pleased. My aunt and all couldn’t believe it was my first and gave me thumbs up. It turned out that unknown to me the baby’s room was greens and yellows. Cool
One other thing that choked me up totally (yeah, so what, I’m a wussy), they had a dinner party at my folks and afterwards Anya’s mom announced she wanted to make a speech (Anya interpreted the Russian). She said that what make America great wasn’t its wealth or power, but its strong sense of family. Yeah, I know for the most part we as Americans feel a bit like our families are dysfunctional at best, but that an outsider can look to us (Americans) with such admiration blew me away and really touched me. I guess that is why quilting is great as well; it adds to that same sense of family. Learning to quilt then has then taught me another invaluable lesson: though not perfect, the love we stitch into what ever we do holds together and strengthens that bond. Family and friendship, love and quilting, is a winning combination in my book. |
Hi All, Patrice I use to use the 7/8th method, but always had some problems with the finished size. I read this method and it works perfect for me. I just add 1 inch to my finished size then when finished with all squares measure and square as needed. You will be suprised how many are the correct size you want. Just though I would through that in! Oh and thanks for the tute on the binding. I have never tried but my next project I will give it a go! Happy Quilting :D
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I always add an inch and trim to size....it makes life SO much easier! Sometimes the stitching can be wonky so you need that extra to make it square up!
Steve...touching story! Glad your quilt worked out for you ... did you post a pic? My MIL always made her quilts with the mock binding....I'm unsure if thats the way I want to do the ones she left for me to finish (another post) or if I will do traditional binding....worst thing is...they are all polyester so think it would be easiest to just do the mock binding and machine stitch them! |
Yeah, thats the way I do my HST's. I am okay with regular binding, even do double sided, but if the mock is easier then for some projects why not. I let all know how mine turns out. Think I will try on a table runner.
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Very pretty kitty DonnaRae!! Does she/he like to help you quilt?
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For sure, right under the feet and more. And if I don't pay attentention she has a great set of cat lungs!
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Yeah, I posted it here somewhere but have forgotten just where. I'm going to go ahead and put it on the avatar and try to keep my recent projects posted there.
The Hawaiian quilt (panel) is coming along nicely. I'm unsure how to turn it into a pillow, and finish, though the instructions seem fairly straightforward. Since it is such a small piece I imagine it will only take a couple of days to quilt and get ready. I kind of like the hand stitching on this since it doesn't entail going through tough seams. I've almost got the inner side of the appliqué done and should have it finished before the weekend is out. Will post that when the time comes. I'm missing my kitty. I've taken care of strays for so many years and now that the last one moved to Toledo it's rather lonely. I'm allergic and can't have them in the house otherwise I'd have gone to the shelter in a heartbeat. |
Awesome Quilt Steve :D I really like the colors and the yellow accent, too cool 8) You motivate me to get mine done now!!!!! Can't wait to see your hawaiian pillow top :)
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Great Steve. :thumbup: I am interested in seeing your Hawiian project. That's a big leap. And about kitty's, can't you see about medication for the alergy or you already tried? I do not know what I would do if I had to stay away from any of my animals. I only have a dog and cat, but we feed the squirrels (they need to eat too) and the birds and the wild rabbits, so we have all kinds of animals around us. Well it bed time, so I sew for a few, then read about quilting or something relating and go to sleep so tomorrow hurrys up and comes so I can quilt some more :D
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