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This was the second quilt I started, probably about 5 years ago. (Dont even ask about the first one I started - its still a UFO)
I bought the fabric because I liked it. I then had to work out a pattern to use the amount of fabric I had bought. Then my mum managed to get hold of some more fabric as a present, so the pattern got altered. I didnt know about rotary cutting then, so made templates out of corrugated cardboard, and marked them out with thick lines of chalk, each time bending and wrinkling my templates a bit more. I approximated a seam allowance. I got all the blocks done though, and sewed them into rows. I then came to sew the rows together and they wouldnt fit at all. Huh? Anyway, I shelved it and signed up to a beginners course, starting another quilt for the course. It stayed on the shelf until about 18 months ago, when I got it down and looked again. I still liked the fabric, but by then knew all the problems with it, but at least now knew how to sort them. Anyway, over the last year I formed a strong relationship with my stitch ripper and separated all the rows into blocks. Since the design is just HSTs and QSTs I was then able to measure them (which were anywhere between 7.5" and 9.5" - oops) and cut them all back with my rotary cutter to a standard size. I then rejoined blocks into rows, and then joined the rows together. Woohoo - I'd finished the top! It then once again sat. I only have a normal machine to quilt on, and find large quilts really difficult (having only done one). However at the end of the summer I was made redundant, and it seemed a good time to continue, so I layered and basted it. And quilted it. Then when I started back working I sorted out binding it, and so finally its FINISHED!!! Its far from perfect if you look closely, but its certainly taught me a lot about how NOT to quilt, and is now my testament to persevering. |
That's incredible!!
Congrats to you! |
Good for you to have the patience and now the knowledge to finish this project. It looks very nice and it will always be a quilt with a story
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Wow!
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consider this a learning experience. good job.
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I think it's lovely! Awesome job!
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Congradulations on a job well done! Now aren't you glad you finished it!! :thumbup:
Ditter |
What a wonderful quilt, I love the fabric and you preserverence is outstanding!
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I like your pattern and how you laid out your material. Perseverance also improves your patience. Keep up the good work.
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Job well done. Will you use it, or use for a wall hanging? I really like your pattern.
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oh my that is nice
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Good for you!...glad you got it finished.
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That's a great quilt. And you say you had all kinds of issues? Could have fooled me!
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You should be proud of yourself for finishing it. It looks great!
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Congratulations on the finish!! I like the pattern you used along with the fabric - I always like the brights on a dark background.
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Congratulations on a job well done!! Love the quilt and the story to go with it! Now you need to finish your first quilt!
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cogradulations on finishing a nice quilt. I am impressed, I have not tackled 1/2 square triangles yet, and have sewn for years!!!!
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Congrats on the wonderful outcome! It is very striking! Good for you for sticking with it!
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Great Job!
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What a pretty quilt. Black really makes the pattern 'pop'.
Mary Ellen |
Wow! VERY PRETTY
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Very pretty. :thumbup:
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nice
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You're a real quilter! You solve problems so cleverly. The finished quilt is very striking.
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Wow! Just wow! This is beautiful :) You did an amazing job..
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I really love that pattern! You did a great job.
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GREAT JOB!!! Love this quilt, love this pattern and love the colors. it was worth it to finish. Aren't you happy you did?
Doug in Akron, OH |
Beautiful fabric and design! Definitely worth the wait to do it right. Congratulations!
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gorgeous! Bet you are glad now that you finished it!
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Congratulations! I really love the neon circle fabric. And I like to design you used.
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Originally Posted by SazuBMidlands
This was the second quilt I started, probably about 5 years ago. (Dont even ask about the first one I started - its still a UFO)
I bought the fabric because I liked it. I then had to work out a pattern to use the amount of fabric I had bought. Then my mum managed to get hold of some more fabric as a present, so the pattern got altered. I didnt know about rotary cutting then, so made templates out of corrugated cardboard, and marked them out with thick lines of chalk, each time bending and wrinkling my templates a bit more. I approximated a seam allowance. I got all the blocks done though, and sewed them into rows. I then came to sew the rows together and they wouldnt fit at all. Huh? Anyway, I shelved it and signed up to a beginners course, starting another quilt for the course. It stayed on the shelf until about 18 months ago, when I got it down and looked again. I still liked the fabric, but by then knew all the problems with it, but at least now knew how to sort them. Anyway, over the last year I formed a strong relationship with my stitch ripper and separated all the rows into blocks. Since the design is just HSTs and QSTs I was then able to measure them (which were anywhere between 7.5" and 9.5" - oops) and cut them all back with my rotary cutter to a standard size. I then rejoined blocks into rows, and then joined the rows together. Woohoo - I'd finished the top! It then once again sat. I only have a normal machine to quilt on, and find large quilts really difficult (having only done one). However at the end of the summer I was made redundant, and it seemed a good time to continue, so I layered and basted it. And quilted it. Then when I started back working I sorted out binding it, and so finally its FINISHED!!! Its far from perfect if you look closely, but its certainly taught me a lot about how NOT to quilt, and is now my testament to persevering. |
Very pretty great job.
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Now that is one pretty awesome quilt, love the design and the colors, so glad you finished it, and showed it to us. :thumbup:
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Turned out great. You are a better woman than I!!! The bright colors are striking against the black.
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That's such an inspiring story...and it ended with a great quilt! Hat's off to you!
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Wow! Fabulous quilt! I love your quilt so much on it's own. And I love the story of it's making. :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
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Love the black and bright fabrics...great quilt! So proud of you for finishing your UFO.
I know what it is like to have lots of them on my shelf, sometimes it is just so challenging to finish them. The fun was in making the top. altho having them finished would be a great accomplishment. You DID it! warm quilt hugs, sue in CA |
Striking quilt! Nice work. If you need something to do I have lots of fabric you could make up for me.
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Hey, I think I have that fabric... tee hee Thanks for sharing. Looks awesome!!!
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Thanks for the lovely compliments everyone :-)
Its the inspiration from everyone here that helped me to complete it. Its now looking lovely on our bed! |
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