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I did it! First quilt top finished! And I Love It!

I did it! First quilt top finished! And I Love It!

Old 07-09-2012, 06:25 AM
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Beautiful quilt... I have always quilted my own quilts, learn as you go. I thought since I am putting all this time in the top that I want to go start to finish. That and when I started I couldnt afford to have someone quilt them for me. I was unable to figure out the hand basting and still havent mastered that lol. I use t pins to pin my backing to my carpet, then layer the quilt sandwich and use the curved safty pins everywhere. Holds tight with no puckers. I have done this method for hand quilting also. I think she will love her new quilt imperfections and all. Great job cant wait to see it quilted.
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Old 07-09-2012, 06:27 AM
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You should be so proud. Lovely quilt - love it, love it. I agree with those that said diagnoal-cross hatching or simple SITD(sometimes this presents challenges if you have difficulty sewing in straight lines, between the seams).
Terrific quilt. Tks for sharing.
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Old 07-09-2012, 06:29 AM
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It is lovely. I wish my first quilt looked that good!
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Old 07-09-2012, 06:33 AM
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Very pretty. You did a great job!
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Old 07-09-2012, 06:44 AM
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Realiy nice job. Stitch in the ditch or diagonal lines would look great since it's geometric in pattern. I like the idea of quilting away from the seam so you don't have to fuss too much with stitching right in the ditch.
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Old 07-09-2012, 06:50 AM
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That is awesome!! Great job!!
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Old 07-09-2012, 07:07 AM
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Great job. Love your color choices!
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Old 07-09-2012, 07:16 AM
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The colors are so pretty! I love yellow quilts.
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Old 07-09-2012, 07:17 AM
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Great job. If you LOVE it that's all that counts. I like what you did, piecing the border. Keep up the good work!
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Old 07-09-2012, 07:21 AM
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Your quilt looks great, love the colors. Just a suggestion, if you do go to a LAQ ask her to do simple quilting then the cost is more afforadable, unless price isn't an object. Have fun with whatever you decide to do. Great gift.
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