Hiya, thought I'd join the party for the first quilt show and tell by Camille and Carrie. Ok, here's the story of my first quilt. It was fall 2005, I was planning my wedding, and I decided to make a quilt too. I chose the pattern "Turning Twenty", chose 20 fat quarters, and went to town on the top. Ok, fast forward a couple years to fall 2007. I'm seven months pregnant with our daughter, and I decided to finish the quilt. My son and I ended up tying it in the floor of our new house. I had NO CLUE how to do binding, and wanted the quilt done YESTERDAY! So, I just folded over the backing onto the front and sewed her down. Eep. I would never do this now, but this is actually the most requested quilt when somebody doesn't feel good and wants to snuggle up. Who knew.
The last quilt I actually finished is this table runner. I pieced it from a kit I bought at Forget-Me-Knots in Bandon. It was super-quick to put together, except for I put it aside for a while so I could work on nine-patches. The fruit and veggie fabric in it is the kicker for me...always a gardener! :) So, the biggest things that I have learned are: Yes, binding DOES make a difference (hello!), accurate cutting is super-important, and my 1/4 inch seams have come a LONG way!
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Hi Molly! The funkiest quilts are always everybody's favorite! Why do you suppose that is? I like to think that it's because we really love the imperfections more than the perfect quilts. :)
It also sounds like you've learned all the important lessons ~ the best of which is HAVE FUN!
Thank you for sharing your quilts!
I love that you have a quilt that comforts your family! I love the fabric on your table runner it's perfect on your table. My 1/4 in sewing foot is my best friend :o)
I love your quilting projects!
Your turning 20 looks so soft and cuddly. No wonder everyone wants to use it.
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