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mrsj82 06-02-2010 01:03 PM

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So I've quilted before but never been brave enough to try anything but straight lines. Well I did this doll blanket for my upcoming craft fair (24''square) and thought the pattern might be fun. So I tried it.

What do you think?

The whole quilt top. Can you see the quilting?
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A closeup of the shamrocks
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The back of the quilt. It;s my first attempt so it's not perfect, but I think it turned out kind of cute!
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MamaBear61 06-02-2010 01:04 PM

Very cute.

quiltsRfun 06-02-2010 01:07 PM

You did a great job.

QBeth 06-02-2010 01:07 PM

Great job! Especially for the first time doing FMQ. One observation.... wish you'd used green thread for the top-side, to better see the shamrocks. They look so nice on the backside. But, if you're like me, you probably didn't want any mistakes to show on the top so you went with a matching thread or, if it is green thread??? Not that you asked. I just think you did a super job and should show it off!!! :-)

mrsj82 06-02-2010 01:12 PM


Originally Posted by QBeth
Great job! Especially for the first time doing FMQ. One observation.... wish you'd used green thread for the top-side, to better see the shamrocks. They look so nice on the backside. But, if you're like me, you probably didn't want any mistakes to show on the top so you went with a matching thread or, if it is green thread??? Not that you asked. I just think you did a super job and should show it off!!! :-)

I actually didn't want it to show on the front because it was my first time! And if there were mistakes, I wanted it to not be as noticeable. But now that I've done it, and I think it looks pretty good, next time for sure will be using something that shows up!

QBeth 06-02-2010 01:13 PM


Originally Posted by mrsj82
I actually didn't want it to show on the front because it was my first time! And if there were mistakes, I wanted it to not be as noticeable. But now that I've done it, and I think it looks pretty good, next time for sure will be using something that shows up!

Whew! I was afraid you might be offended but I was right on target when it came to playing it safe with possible mistakes! Been there, done that, all toooooo often.

mrsj82 06-02-2010 01:14 PM

haha, not offended at all! I was just really scared that I was going to botch it, and have it scream MISTAKE! So I played it safe. Although I also didn't have any green thread so that kind of played into my decision...lol

Jingle 06-02-2010 01:21 PM

I think you did a great job. Very cute.

rootyr 06-02-2010 01:28 PM

Wonderful!

sueisallaboutquilts 06-02-2010 02:36 PM

I love it!! Good job!! Now go make some more fun quilts :D

gaigai 06-02-2010 02:39 PM

First time? No way! It looks great!

ann clare 06-02-2010 02:42 PM

Great job. Well done.

paintedquilt 06-02-2010 02:45 PM

Nice :-P

mrsj82 06-02-2010 03:00 PM

Wow, thanks guys! It was fun to do, and it's so small, but I figured for a baby doll or something....*shrug*

mrsdralshhadeh 06-02-2010 03:11 PM

so pretty,,, but where are the mistakes you were talking about,, lol ;-) I did not see any????

miss_ticky2 06-02-2010 03:16 PM

Very nice..looks great to me :)

CarrieAnne 06-02-2010 03:19 PM

Very cute!

Eagle Hawk 06-02-2010 03:43 PM

Wow! It looks perfect from the front and the back. You did a great job.

Pineapple Princess 06-02-2010 03:59 PM

Very cute!

RatherB Quilting 06-02-2010 04:58 PM

Sweet! You did a fantastic job! My first free motion quilting attempt still makes me cringe! :)

littlehud 06-02-2010 05:31 PM

That turned out great. You did a wonderful job on the clover leaves. Keep it up.

dkabasketlady 06-02-2010 05:59 PM

Fantastic job on the FMQ and cute doll blanket!

Jim's Gem 06-02-2010 06:02 PM

You did a great job!!!

craftybear 06-02-2010 08:49 PM

yes, very cool, thanks for sharing

earthwalker 06-02-2010 09:46 PM

Looks beautiful...now there'll be no stopping you! Look forward to seeing more of your work.

k3n 06-02-2010 11:09 PM

Wonderful job! I agree with earthwalker that there'll be no stopping you now! And next time you can use a really bright, bold thread and show off those beautiful stitches. :-D

earthwalker 06-03-2010 12:17 AM

Hmmm, maybe be brave and use metallics (I have yet to gather courage!).

amma 06-03-2010 05:54 AM

It is adorable!!! Those shamrocks are perfect!!! :D:D:D

mrsj82 06-03-2010 08:03 AM


Originally Posted by k3n
Wonderful job! I agree with earthwalker that there'll be no stopping you now! And next time you can use a really bright, bold thread and show off those beautiful stitches. :-D

There are too many mistakes to my eye to be that brave...maybe just something that doens't hide next time! LOL

Ms Grace 06-03-2010 08:04 AM

:thumbup: Good job.

Quilter7x 06-03-2010 08:06 AM

I think you did a great job!


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