Finally finished my first quilt

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11-08-2009, 08:45 AM

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Barbara T

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Thank you. Yes I think he will, he is already the head gardener, supervising any work I do and showing his disapproval with anything he doesn't like. He has really taken the quilt as his own, and is anxious for me to replace it when I shake it up.

11-08-2009, 08:51 AM

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loulou1972

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wow that's really cool.

I noticed your in hampshire?? do you belong to a quilting club???

We have a few in Southampton.

Loulou

11-08-2009, 09:37 AM

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Barbara T

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Hi Loulou,

No I don't belong to a club. I am learning through books, the internet and mostly this site!

Do you have any good quilting shops in Southampton? We have one in Salisbury, but I mostly buy my fabrics online where there is more choice.

Barbara.

11-08-2009, 09:59 AM

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MollieSue

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I am totally impressed - your first quilt?! Wow!!!!! It's beautiful, as is your Buttons!!! :D :D

11-08-2009, 10:00 AM

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AtHomeSewing

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Very Nice! And, it looks as if it's been claimed! :)

11-08-2009, 10:22 AM

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beckyw

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What is the name of the pattern or the block. Would like to try that quilt. The pattern would make a nice baby quilt.

11-08-2009, 12:37 PM

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loulou1972

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Hi Barbara

Unfortunatley one of our very good shops closed last month.

Romsey quilters are a club who meet in Romsey which is not far from salisbury, i belong to Southampton Quilters i'll ask around for you if there are any in Salisbury. i'm sure there is because we've had a couple of guest speakers from that way.

I foud joining a club is excellent as they run workshops and you learn new techniques.

I tend to use Doughty's online or wait until I go to the shows.

Loulou

11-08-2009, 12:41 PM

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diogirl

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That's really nice,, and it's your first? Looks like you've been doing it for a while!! :wink:

11-08-2009, 12:58 PM

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borntoquilt

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I am standing up - CHEERING! Your FIRST quilt?? YEAH! beautiful Maybe Buttons will leave you alone to make more quilts since HE got the first one. I think HE will be supervising, tho!

11-09-2009, 06:02 AM

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Tiffany

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Originally Posted by Barbara T

I would like to encourage you to attend a guild meeting or two. There are often a lot of things you can learn, which is wonderful, but the friendships you can make with other quilters is just amazing. If one guilt doesn't seem to be a good fit, try another. I know I would not be the quilter or the person I am today without some of the amazing friendships I have with a handful of ladies I met through my local guild. I certainly can't imagine my life without these ladies! It's a great thing and I gladly encourage others to give it a try. And if you are like me, you'll be surprised to learn you have a lot you can teach others too. You've got a great eye for color and balance, something many people struggle to learn for years and I bet you'll fit right in.