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twinkie 05-27-2011 03:19 AM

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A few years ago, I decided to make quilts for all of the adult children in our family and some of the adult grandchildren. I had only been quilting for a couple of years and most of them were simple quilts (turning twenty and four patch/nine patch and a few panel quilts).
These turned out to be very time consuming but was able to get about 8 of them done. Remember I am a self taught quilter who doesn't get to go to classes. They are a little too expensive for our budget. I did go to one retreat about 3 years ago. Here are some of my favorites.

For Daughter Kim
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For son Matthew and wife Steph (sorry not a better picture)
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An LAQ friend quilted it in footballs
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For our daughter Celeste
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For our son Kevin
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Block centers
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For son Lincoln and wonderful DIL Kay
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For our deaf son, Billy, a huge Tampa Bay Fan. Center block says "GO BUCS" Go Team, Yeah Bucs
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barbsmith 05-27-2011 03:58 AM

Beautiful quilts!

twinkie 05-27-2011 04:13 AM

Thanks for looking. I don't often post pictures but thought I would try.

LoriEl 05-27-2011 04:13 AM

They sure don't look like easy quilts to me!

rusty quilter 05-27-2011 04:25 AM

They are all so beautiful, you must be very proud. I wouldn't worry too much about the classes--yes, they are fun--but often times in the end, it is just you and that pattern in front of you!

labug 05-27-2011 04:27 AM

Beautiful quilts!

QuiltnNan 05-27-2011 05:23 AM

great job on all. they are beautiful.

alikat110 05-27-2011 05:26 AM

Hey, mom, wheres mine???? Love your work

Marion T 05-27-2011 05:33 AM

You've been busy!! What a lucky family you have, having you to quilt for them!! They are all gorgeous.

ruck9085 05-27-2011 06:03 AM

I am self taught too. Your quilts are beautiful! I would be so proud of them, you did a great job.

debcavan 05-27-2011 06:08 AM

They are gorgeous. Simple patterns seem to be the most effective, most graphic and oh so beautiful.

TerryQuilter 05-27-2011 06:41 AM

You made some beautiful quilts :!:

blueangel 05-27-2011 07:23 AM

Wow those are all beautiful.

cuppi duke 05-27-2011 07:50 AM

Wow. They are gorgeous.

amma 05-27-2011 09:27 AM

WOW! Beautiful quilts, I bet they are all well loved :D:D:D

Mariposa 05-27-2011 09:31 AM

Beautiful quilts! You do really nice work!

twinkie 05-27-2011 01:53 PM

Bless your heart, as soon as I finish all those for the 18 grandchildren and the 4 great grandchildren, I will definitely put you on my list.


Originally Posted by alikat110
Hey, mom, wheres mine???? Love your work


everbtrue 05-27-2011 02:50 PM

Beautiful quilts. You can learn more by actually sewing sometimes. I had made a few before my first class.

nanababy 05-27-2011 04:57 PM

Very nice, creative in use of fabrics... :-)

Nettie Phillips 05-27-2011 06:18 PM

Some very pretty quilts.

twinkie 05-28-2011 03:54 PM

I may not do things the way a lot of quilters do and you notice I didn't give many close up pictures LOL. I love doing for others.


Originally Posted by everbtrue
Beautiful quilts. You can learn more by actually sewing sometimes. I had made a few before my first class.



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