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MaggieMeg 04-17-2011 02:42 PM

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Taking a deep breath. Letting it out slowly. Here goes.
I would like to share pictures of the first quilt I have ever made. If you are interested in the story behind this quilt, it is posted here: http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-116486-6.htm.
I hope you like it.
I have not given it a name yet. Any suggestions?
Meg

My first quilt
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This old chair the quilt is on was the chair in which I rocked my daughter when she was a baby.
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Back of the quilt
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debcavan 04-17-2011 02:43 PM

That is so sweet. You did a great job. Congrats

judy_68 04-17-2011 02:44 PM

Very cute.

okiepastor 04-17-2011 02:45 PM

Nice quilt, but the link is broken!

almostfree 04-17-2011 02:46 PM

Love it! Beautiful colors and just perfect for that special little someone.

Mari55 04-17-2011 02:47 PM

Very Nice. So Pretty. Congrats

cmagee84 04-17-2011 02:47 PM

Great quilt! Now you have one under your belt, there will be many more!

lyndaloo 04-17-2011 02:51 PM

Such a pretty baby quilt! I love it!

MaggieMeg 04-17-2011 02:53 PM

Thank you all so much for your kind words. The link is to Craftybear's post of "What inspired you to start quilting?" on page 6.

thequilteddove 04-17-2011 02:54 PM

what a sweet quilt!

NancyG 04-17-2011 02:55 PM

Your quilt is adorable. Great job!

buckeyed 04-17-2011 02:57 PM

Why not call it "Sweet thing" It is a sweet little quilt!

hopetoquilt 04-17-2011 03:25 PM

My first quilt was not nearly as beautiful. You did a great job!!

rushdoggie 04-17-2011 03:32 PM

Aw, its so cute! I think the bear likes it too! ;)

tutt 04-17-2011 03:33 PM

Beautiful quilt! Your mother would be so very proud of you!

Mazda 04-17-2011 03:34 PM

Awesome!

grandme26 04-17-2011 03:41 PM

Very sweet, cute, beautiful quilt. You did a great job

feline fanatic 04-17-2011 03:42 PM

MaggieMeg, this is the quintessential baby quilt and so very well executed for your first quilt. The quilt is cute and very sweet but your touching story on Crafty Bears topic makes it even more special. Thank you for sharing.

Challys 04-17-2011 03:44 PM

Very cute!

Jingle 04-17-2011 03:47 PM

Very pretty.

Stacey 04-17-2011 03:55 PM

Well, I'M in tears. Your quilt is absolutely the sweetest little thing. And your story....well, like I said, I'm in tears. Thank you for sharing your story and your quilt. Keep going. You rock.

Millstream Mom 04-17-2011 04:07 PM

Beautiful!

cindy4857 04-17-2011 04:12 PM

sewwwwwwwwww very sweet. Great Job.

cindy4857 04-17-2011 04:13 PM

I can't get to the story the link is broken :-(

karenm36 04-17-2011 04:21 PM

So sweet!!! This is beautiful!

BevF 04-17-2011 04:22 PM

Beary cute! Great job!

Lv2sew2011 04-17-2011 04:23 PM

awesome quilt!

clem55 04-17-2011 04:27 PM

really a sweet quilt!

amma 04-17-2011 07:25 PM

Congratulations on finishing your first quilt!
You did a beautiful job on it :D:D:D

Lori Peercy 04-17-2011 07:28 PM

I think the quilt is so pretty wonderful for any number of quilts made but for the first outstanding!! i could not get the story behind, the link would not work.

RDM 04-17-2011 07:32 PM

It is a lovely baby quilt. Who would know it was your first?

sushi 04-17-2011 07:33 PM

Good job! This is what quilting is all about!

katier825 04-18-2011 01:14 AM

That's cute!

Homespun 04-18-2011 03:32 AM

Great first quilt--keep it up!

oma66 04-18-2011 07:49 AM

your quilt is adorable and as a first quilt, I say, "excellent work" in color and design. Beautiful work. Can hardly wait to see more of your wonderful work.

kittenquilts 04-18-2011 07:56 AM

Lovely quilt! Nice job of piecing and color choices.

Mizgoodie 04-18-2011 08:14 AM

You did a great job for your first quilt. Very nice.

MaggieMeg 04-18-2011 08:37 AM

My DD was hoping that her grandmother would make her a baby quilt while she was able. My DD is not pregnant, and must wait three more years till her DH is out of law school. But she so wanted her future child to have a quilt made by her DGM. She fondly remembers, and still has the quilt that her DGM made her when she was little. She was very attached to that quilt. Mom had come to live with my husband and me by that time, and I tried to see if there was anything she could teach me. But as fate would have it, before Mom could make her quilt or teach me anything on quilting, alzheimers took that knowledge from her. She is 89 years old. So, I decided that I would make DD a baby quilt. I knew absolutely nothing about quilting. Zilch. Nadda. What was a quilt sandwich? Binding? So I went to the internet trying to learn what I could on the subject. I found this quilting board. And you people became my angels unaware. I read everything you guys wrote about techniques, etc. And then I just jumped in and made a quilt. I fell in love with that little quilt. All of the tears and sadness that I had poured out and became love put in to that little quilt. Because I was making it in my Mom's stead. Doing what she would have done had she been able. And making it for a child that exists in hopes and dreams for the future for my DD. It was also a coping measure and an escape to make that little quilt. It was my first encounter with dealing with that horrible disease of alzheimers that took my DM by storm. Tears stream down my face as I write this.
You all don't know, that in doing what comes naturally for you, and sharing it on this board, that you were my angels guiding me and helping me unaware. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for being here, and being you.
I felt a part of that little quilt and of course I developed a passion for quilting. But I was not a seamstress ever. My DM was always so good at sewing that if I needed anything, she was always too happy to make it for me. So of course I have so very much to learn still.
My husband looked at the little quilt and declared that he wanted me to make him a quilt to use while watching tv or napping on the couch. That was a huge compliment. I'd have rather waited till I was more experienced and could make him one that was excellent. Surely that little quilt I had made turned out fairly well not due to any talent, but was guided by angels, and I'd never be able to do even that well again. But I jumped in and made one for him. It took me a long time to make. He picked the colors. Manly colors. It was a 'fun and done' quilt as you go method. I gave it to him Friday for our anniversary. I guess he really likes it. He's used it all weekend! It has flaws. But I learned a lot from it.
I have plans...oh I have many plans for future quilts! Stash building is already in progress. My hobby room that used to be for computer and scrapbooking is being overtaken with sewing items. Do you guys think I have the addiction ????

MaggieMeg 04-18-2011 08:38 AM

Thank you all for your words of encouragement.

Cottontop 04-18-2011 08:41 AM

I'd call it Enchanted Bunny quilt. It's true, it's an enchantingly beautiful work, really lovely. Your dd, dsil, and future dgb are very lucky to have you. Now, back to work!


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