Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums >
  • Pictures
  • Being BRAVE and using my special fat quarters >
  • Being BRAVE and using my special fat quarters

  • Being BRAVE and using my special fat quarters

    Thread Tools
     
    Old 07-26-2011, 08:01 AM
      #1  
    Super Member
    Thread Starter
     
    Cuddly Quilter's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Oct 2010
    Location: Tzaneen, South Africa
    Posts: 1,305
    Default

    I have eventually made myself my very own "love" blanket. We all have boxes and draws filled with fabrics that we do NOT want to cut. I am no exception. I decided to be BRAVE and cut up some of my favorite fat quarter pieces and make pin wheels and make myself a single bed quilt. I am now enjoying looking at the fabrics instead of them being hidden away and am so :-P I did that. The next quilt is a mystery quilt designed by Mysikaanne - "Faeries Stones". I had such fun making this one. It was going to be for a baby girl, but my friend had a BOY :lol: so i had to adapt it a bit and made it for a friend at work instead. She was over the moon with excitement when i gave it to her. Both quilts have been professionally quilted.

    My very own love blanket
    [ATTACH=CONFIG]231931[/ATTACH]

    Quilted with hearts
    [ATTACH=CONFIG]231932[/ATTACH]
    Attached Thumbnails attachment-231925.jpe   attachment-231926.jpe   attachment-231928.jpe  
    Cuddly Quilter is offline  
    Old 07-26-2011, 08:03 AM
      #2  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: Jun 2011
    Location: Michigan. . .FINALLY!!!!
    Posts: 6,726
    Default

    And what a wonderful quilt you created for yourself! It is beautiful! I'm still in the stage that I will only look and pet my favorite fabrics!
    auntpiggylpn is offline  
    Old 07-26-2011, 08:04 AM
      #3  
    Super Member
     
    dltaylor's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Jul 2010
    Location: Charleston, WV
    Posts: 1,320
    Default

    very nice
    dltaylor is offline  
    Old 07-26-2011, 08:06 AM
      #4  
    Senior Member
     
    Melrose R's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Mar 2011
    Location: in the land of fruits, nuts, flakes & quakes!
    Posts: 757
    Default

    You are so very brave! Kudos to you for making the "cuts"! Beautiful quilt!
    Melrose R is offline  
    Old 07-26-2011, 08:07 AM
      #5  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: Sep 2010
    Location: Live Oak, Texas
    Posts: 6,133
    Default

    Love it. You did a beautiful job.
    crafty pat is offline  
    Old 07-26-2011, 08:28 AM
      #6  
    Super Member
     
    abdconsultant's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Oct 2010
    Location: Western North Carolina
    Posts: 2,916
    Default

    Beautiful, to think of what you can do with scraps, amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    abdconsultant is offline  
    Old 07-26-2011, 08:40 AM
      #7  
    Banned
     
    Join Date: Jan 2011
    Posts: 887
    Default

    I know what you mean. Last month I was looking for something new and my daughter (doesn't quilt so doesn't understand) pulled out my box of batiks and said here use these. I was shocked and put them right back in the box. I told her we don't cut those and she was like huh? What are they for? I said to look at and admire. Her and her husband teased me all night. Pretty sure I'll be cutting them soon.

    I have always wanted to make a mariners compass so as soon as I find the pattern I think I'll use them for that.
    Zhillslady is offline  
    Old 07-26-2011, 08:55 AM
      #8  
    Super Member
    Thread Starter
     
    Cuddly Quilter's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Oct 2010
    Location: Tzaneen, South Africa
    Posts: 1,305
    Default

    Originally Posted by Zhillslady
    I know what you mean. Last month I was looking for something new and my daughter (doesn't quilt so doesn't understand) pulled out my box of batiks and said here use these. I was shocked and put them right back in the box. I told her we don't cut those and she was like huh? What are they for? I said to look at and admire. Her and her husband teased me all night. Pretty sure I'll be cutting them soon.

    I have always wanted to make a mariners compass so as soon as I find the pattern I think I'll use them for that.
    You have me in stitches :lol: :lol: :lol: Hoping you find the pattern you love to make your mariners compass. Good luck
    Cuddly Quilter is offline  
    Old 07-26-2011, 09:02 AM
      #9  
    Super Member
     
    tutty's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Jul 2010
    Location: florida
    Posts: 1,695
    Default

    Well at least I know I'm not alone in my "can't cut my favorites" club but.........maybe...........I could now looking at what a great idea you had there with the pinwheels quilt !!! Maybe.........getting a little excited now. we'll see ........
    tutty is offline  
    Old 07-26-2011, 09:25 AM
      #10  
    Super Member
    Thread Starter
     
    Cuddly Quilter's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Oct 2010
    Location: Tzaneen, South Africa
    Posts: 1,305
    Default

    Originally Posted by tutty
    Well at least I know I'm not alone in my "can't cut my favorites" club but.........maybe...........I could now looking at what a great idea you had there with the pinwheels quilt !!! Maybe.........getting a little excited now. we'll see ........
    It was such fun making this quilt and i really did not use a lot of the fabric. I still have a super big piece for something else. The quilt is sitting on the couch at the moment in our lounge and i enjoy looking at it every day and when i cuddle up to watch tv in our cold winter days i feel so 'special' :P Come on be brave :-o Keeping my fingers crossed for you!

    My daugher, Mia our female dog and my special quilt at the back of the couch in our lounge
    [ATTACH=CONFIG]231958[/ATTACH]
    Attached Thumbnails attachment-231952.jpe  
    Cuddly Quilter is offline  
    Related Topics
    Thread
    Thread Starter
    Forum
    Replies
    Last Post
    craftybear
    Links and Resources
    5
    09-16-2011 11:03 AM
    craftybear
    Links and Resources
    1
    08-12-2011 06:51 PM

    Posting Rules
    You may not post new threads
    You may not post replies
    You may not post attachments
    You may not edit your posts

    BB code is On
    Smilies are On
    [IMG] code is On
    HTML code is On
    Trackbacks are Off
    Pingbacks are Off
    Refbacks are Off



    FREE Quilting Newsletter