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Mornigstar 03-18-2011 03:47 PM

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Experimental Quilt because:

Bought a cheap quilt kit at non fabric store -never used kit
but added fabric to get 72"x88"
The Simple Quilt -"Random Block Pattern "
Wanted to try large block design
Used spray to make sandwich -warm & natural
Did stitch in ditch for quilting also BIG STITCH using
DMC #8 perle cotton in varigated pink/brown (to fill in
quilting area where needed within the 10" required)first time. Brought back to front to make binding .
Washed well without runs . Keep for future for family.

Top view
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Back had to be pieced
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close up to show BIG STITCH
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emc1118 03-18-2011 03:50 PM

Looks like the experiment was successful. It looks good!

emerald46 03-18-2011 03:53 PM

That looks very good for an experiment!

Maia B 03-18-2011 03:53 PM

It's great! Unqualified success!

SewMomma66 03-18-2011 03:54 PM

Very pretty!

Sweeterthanwine 03-18-2011 03:55 PM


Originally Posted by Mornigstar
Experimental Quilt because:

Bought a cheap quilt kit at non fabric store -never used kit
but added fabric to get 72"x88"
The Simple Quilt -"Random Block Pattern "
Wanted to try large block design
Used spray to make sandwich -warm & natural
Did stitch in ditch for quilting also BIG STITCH using
DMC #8 perle cotton in varigated pink/brown (to fill in
quilting area where needed within the 10" required)first time. Brought back to front to make binding .
Washed well without runs . Keep for future for family.

I Love this recipe. It turned out great.

isnthatodd 03-18-2011 04:00 PM

It is a very restful, pleasing to the eye, quilt. And congratulations on trying so many different new things at the same time!

Jim's Gem 03-18-2011 04:02 PM

looks great!

quiltsRfun 03-18-2011 04:02 PM

Looks good. I like the big stitch quilting.

hperttula123 03-18-2011 04:09 PM

It's looking great!!!

luvstitches 03-18-2011 04:14 PM

It is lovely!!!

Mariposa 03-18-2011 04:17 PM

The experiment is successful! You've done a great job! The big stitch adds nice detailing. Thanks for sharing with us! :)

M. Wills 03-18-2011 04:23 PM

Good job

cjomomma 03-18-2011 04:43 PM

Oh wow, lovely quilt.

DeniseB 03-18-2011 04:45 PM

Oh, how pretty. I love the color combo and the large blocks look great. You did good, congrats.

okiepastor 03-18-2011 04:46 PM

I like that--it took me about 400 + hours to hand quilt a reversible wall hanging for my daughter--it is going to its--and my--- first show next month!
Next one is going to be BIG stitch!

Stitchnripper 03-18-2011 04:47 PM

So nice! Love the colors.

texpat45 03-18-2011 04:52 PM

Love the colors, love the big blocks, love the big stitch...heck, I just love your quilt!

kajaza 03-18-2011 05:14 PM

Good job! Love the colors too :)

Vickymomof6 03-18-2011 05:20 PM

I HAVE to try that BIG stitch someday! I love the look of it.

anniec55 03-18-2011 05:23 PM

I wish my experiments turned out so well!!! Love it, you did such a great job!!

debcavan 03-18-2011 05:28 PM

What a visually wonderful design.

wolph33 03-18-2011 05:33 PM

looks pretty nice,great quilt

Tweety2911 03-18-2011 05:46 PM

Very pretty pink experiment. Has lots of interest and quilting is perfect.

quilter2 03-18-2011 06:52 PM

Looks great!

wolfkitty 03-18-2011 06:57 PM

That's a beautiful quilt! Very nice work! :)

BETTY62 03-18-2011 08:25 PM

Wow. Your experiment was very successful.

earthwalker 03-18-2011 10:20 PM

Very cool quilt...love the big stitching.

FranW 03-18-2011 10:26 PM

I really like this quilt and I am extremely impressed with how many new things you tried!
Learning new techniques is one of my favorite things about quilting. Thanks for sharing:)

Yooper32 03-19-2011 03:19 AM

I really like the big stitch look.

jtquilts 03-19-2011 05:03 AM

Experiment a huge success!

Chay 03-19-2011 05:03 AM

That is a great pattern to use for fabric that has big prints. I never know how to use that kind of fabric. Nice job!

Weenween 03-19-2011 08:27 AM

iTS VERY PRETTY KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

tinliz 03-19-2011 08:47 AM

Good experiment.
Format of descriptive easy to follow and complete.
Thanks.
We would all benefit if everyone followed you posting pattern.

drJaner 03-19-2011 09:25 AM

Beautiful! Love the colors, the design and the fabric choice. I'm about to try the big stitching on a quilt I've almost finished so I was very interested in how it would look. Thanks for sharing.

CarolLady 03-19-2011 10:04 AM

Pretty quilt. The big stitch sets it off!!

CarrieAnne 03-19-2011 10:06 AM

Its wonderful!

Vivian Ketron 03-19-2011 10:11 AM

Nice quilt. I have been wanting to do a big block quilt. I think I need to think about it more seriously after seeing yours..

Sewfine 03-19-2011 11:09 AM

Your experimental was a success and beautiful. Love the colors.

Sewfine

dixiebelle162002 03-19-2011 11:18 AM

looks nice the experiment is a success!


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