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fccs’s quilting efforts June 2020
Posted: Sat May 16, 2020 7:21 am
by fccs
I took a beginners quilting class back in 2011 and decided it was time to get the quilt stuff out and try to make some progress on it. I finished making the blocks, sewed them together in rows of six blocks, and now I’m sewing the rows together. I’ve done four with four left. I’m struggling with getting the seams/corners to match and I’ve become pretty good friends with my seam ripper.
Here’s what it looks like so far.
Re: fccs’s quilting efforts May 2020
Posted: Sat May 16, 2020 7:26 am
by Podolyanka
Debby, I am not a quilter, but my granny could do it and my best friend is great at it. So, as a person who did see a piece or two of nice quilting, I am telling you that your work so far looks quite professional.
Re: fccs’s quilting efforts May 2020
Posted: Sat May 16, 2020 12:03 pm
by wendywombat
Your Quilt looks superb! Well done!
I made a quilt...my first and last!!
Couldn't get my head around cutting up fabric into shapes then stitching it all back together!
I bought some Kaffe Fasset fabric strips and made my quilt but my friend backed it and finished it off for me!
I went to the American Museum in Bath some years back.
There were some Incredible detailed quilts there made by early pioneers in the U.S
Re: fccs’s quilting efforts May 2020
Posted: Sat May 16, 2020 1:20 pm
by Roland
I love your colours, and you’ve done a great job.
Re: fccs’s quilting efforts May 2020
Posted: Sun May 17, 2020 2:10 am
by Squirrel
Re: fccs’s quilting efforts May 2020
Posted: Sun May 17, 2020 2:52 pm
by rcperryls
I have never made a quilt, but love them and am very impressed by those of you who are able to put them together. I think yours looks fantastic and I am looking forward to seeing your finishing this. Is it intended as a gift? or are you going to have it as a cozy blanket during those cold and snowy Colorado winters? Perfect for snuggling with Jackson.
Carole
Re: fccs’s quilting efforts May 2020
Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2020 12:15 am
by fccs
I finished the main part of the quilt top. I have to go to a fabric store and try to find a black fabric to match the black in the blocks. The black will go around all four sides, and then there will be another border all around with the dragonfly fabric. I also need fabric for the binding and backing. It’d be nice if I can find all at once as I am not a fan of going into stores right now more than necessary.
Re: fccs’s quilting efforts June 2020
Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2020 3:06 pm
by rcperryls
Re: fccs’s quilting efforts June 2020
Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2020 3:18 pm
by wendywombat
Re: fccs’s quilting efforts June 2020
Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2020 8:19 pm
by cristaltipps
I love your quilt so far, the colours are lovely and go together so well, i have recently taken up quilting and find colour combinations are by far the hardest thing to decide upon, well done x
Re: fccs’s quilting efforts June 2020
Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2020 12:53 am
by Squirrel
Re: fccs’s quilting efforts June 2020
Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2020 12:46 pm
by Mabel Figworthy
Such an intriguing pattern!
Re: fccs’s quilting efforts June 2020
Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2020 6:10 am
by karen4bells
I agree and I absolutely love it!! Wow, just wow!!
Re: fccs’s quilting efforts June 2020
Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2020 7:16 pm
by poppy
Lovely quilt : the black border and the dragonfly border will finish it beautifully. Well done!
fccs wrote: ↑Sun Jun 21, 2020 12:15 am
I am not a fan of going into stores right now more than necessary.
Very wise! I am sure that you have one or two projects in the pipeline to keep you busy meanwhile....