Do we keep our very first quilt?
06-16-2010, 05:21 PM
#73
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Originally Posted by dixiechunk
Sadly, my first quilt was made in 1790 when I was in nursing school. It was from a Simplicity pattern and the instructions didn't say anything about 1/4" seams so I did the usual 5/8" seams and pressed them open. It was for my baby sisters' bed. The fabrics were a solid and floral each of a pastel pink, blue, and green. The pattern was a pinwheel. All went well till the quilting part...that's when I could have used a little hands on instruction! I tied it in each quadrant and in the center. Can you imagine?! The girls loved it but needless to say the first time it got laundered it turned into a lumpy, bumpy mess. So, it is now disintegrating in the Salisbury landfill!
Originally Posted by tortoisethreads
This was my first quilt ever. I thought about putting it on my etsy site. Did you guys keep your first quilt?
06-16-2010, 05:36 PM
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Oops, and I always say I can't do paper-piecing 'cause I'm not dyslexic! Better make that 1970, I'm getting old but not THAT old. Did they even have nurses in 1790?
Wow Dixie Chunk...you must be REALLY OLD :lol: :lol: 1790??
Originally Posted by Melinda in Tulsa
Originally Posted by dixiechunk
Sadly, my first quilt was made in 1790 when I was in nursing school. It was from a Simplicity pattern and the instructions didn't say anything about 1/4" seams so I did the usual 5/8" seams and pressed them open. It was for my baby sisters' bed. The fabrics were a solid and floral each of a pastel pink, blue, and green. The pattern was a pinwheel. All went well till the quilting part...that's when I could have used a little hands on instruction! I tied it in each quadrant and in the center. Can you imagine?! The girls loved it but needless to say the first time it got laundered it turned into a lumpy, bumpy mess. So, it is now disintegrating in the Salisbury landfill!
Originally Posted by tortoisethreads
This was my first quilt ever. I thought about putting it on my etsy site. Did you guys keep your first quilt?
06-16-2010, 05:46 PM
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I gave mine to my nephew on the day he was born. My quilts make me happiest when someone is enjoying them. Although I did have him in mind when I designed it. Also have yet to finish quilt #2 so maybe I'm not the best person to give advise.(I'm giving #2 to my son)
06-16-2010, 05:47 PM
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[quote=vjengels]I lost my 'first' quilt sometime not too long after I made it; I think it went the same way as various blankets, towels and sheets... my ex never seemed to have a drop cloth on the job when he needed it...
EEEeeew! We just celebrated our 38th year together. Our first year of marriage was quite a learning experience for both of us. One morning I came out in the yard and notice hubby was working on his motorcycle and had a white kitchen towel laying on the seat. I went out and checked, it was one of the towels my grandmother had embroideried and it had a day of the week on it. I tell you, it hit the fan in big clumps. Then he said, 'well, it can be washed'. I blew up again big time, bigger clumps. He never did that again. Since then he asks if I have any old rags he can use.
First quilt. No I never kept it, gave it away as I did the next 4 or 5.
EEEeeew! We just celebrated our 38th year together. Our first year of marriage was quite a learning experience for both of us. One morning I came out in the yard and notice hubby was working on his motorcycle and had a white kitchen towel laying on the seat. I went out and checked, it was one of the towels my grandmother had embroideried and it had a day of the week on it. I tell you, it hit the fan in big clumps. Then he said, 'well, it can be washed'. I blew up again big time, bigger clumps. He never did that again. Since then he asks if I have any old rags he can use.
First quilt. No I never kept it, gave it away as I did the next 4 or 5.
06-16-2010, 05:54 PM
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I can't even remember when I started quilting or what my first quilt was, but I'm pretty sure I gave it to someone, as I have all of them. I have a couple here that are the kids' that come in handy when someone visits. I have tried to remember when I learned, and I hope I have a picture somewhere that will help, if I ever stay off this board long enough to sort them (haha).
06-16-2010, 06:25 PM
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I do love it! I think sometimes I feel like trying to sell quilts to support my fabric habit. Hubby said to keep it for a granddaughter some day! Gosh, our kids and young! It is one of my favorites!
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