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Old 01-29-2009, 02:54 PM
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So, I started this one almost a year ago, my first one ever, before I know anything about strip piecing, pre-washing, and the importance of ironing and pin-basting like crazy, so, it WAS square....not anymore.

I finished the top in about a week, started quilting it, and hated it. I put it away until I could figure out how to do it properly. I finally took it out a couple of days ago, hoping to take out all the quilting I had already done and screwed up, but I quickly changed my mind when I realized how much I had really done! (about half), so I just finished it up. It's wonky, has a couple of puckers, and is waaaaaaaaay far from a well done quilt, but I still like it.

Thought I'd share the finished product with you, and maybe I'll make another one the same, only better, soon.


BTW, the edges are kind of wrinkly on the floor, it's not square but it's not THAT wonky, lol! I guess it's just the way the quilt was lying there.
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Old 01-29-2009, 02:57 PM
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Right up my color alley! I'm so glad you finished it. It deserved it! Great job! The quilting looks spectacular. I'm mailing you my UFO's as I type! :roll:
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Very well done! I am impressed. The colours are fantastic.
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Old 01-29-2009, 03:05 PM
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Looks done. Nice and colorful!!!
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Old 01-29-2009, 03:10 PM
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Pretty darn good...it is great colors aND PATTERN :D
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Old 01-29-2009, 03:18 PM
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You've got to start some place and if you don't make mistake how will you learn? It's all a learning experience. I like it and I can see why you'd want to make another! Way to go!
Another thing I always tell my children you've got to start some place you can be the president of a business on the first day ~
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Old 01-29-2009, 03:37 PM
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It's great, thank you for sharing. I just love to use bright colors with black, it is so striking to look at. :D
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That is your FIRST? Wow, I'm impressed! And doesn't finished feel good! I love the bright colors, and did you do the quilting also? I have not attempted machine quilting yet! :?
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Glad you finished it. Looks very pretty.
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Old 01-29-2009, 03:49 PM
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Looks pretty good from here! You know what they say...if you can't tell it from the back of a galloping horse, then it doesn't matter :lol:
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