I am loving every second of this quilting journey. Even the little "learning bumps" every now and then.
Hope everyone has a great day!
30s Quilt...Quilted
April 11, 2011
Yes, finally! Big time Happy Dance going on here!! I am thrilled and happy to report that the 30s quilt is ready for binding!! I will always refer to this quilt as "The Great Teacher." This quilt taught me so much through trial and error. It shouldn't have been a difficult quilt to quilt, but I was being the stubborn student and wanting to take the l-o-n-g way. LOL!! There were times when I thought, "There is no way I'm showing this quilt to to anyone again." BUT I couldn't be happier with how it looks and am more than happy to show it off.
I pretty much could have been blindfolded when I quilted the borders because I couldn't see the thread at all on that fabric while I was quilting. No joke.
I tried a new all over design in the center. Kind of a feathery swirl. Everything is freehand. I did mark for spacing on the sashing.
And finally the whole quilt. Well sort of...my photo skills are pathetic. :-)
Scott loved how the borders came out. He was very impressed and loves this quilt now too!
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That is just awesome. I am really impressed by the fact that the middle was done without any marking or a panto or anything. I'd love to be able to do that sort of thing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Wonderful! Spectacular! I LOVE it!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteIt is so sweet...love it! And your quilting is fabulous....you must be thrilled. What is the quilt pattern?
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful quilt! You definitely have a natural talent for this! :0)
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful~ The swirls on the edge are my favorite~
ReplyDeleteIt is really awesome. Well done. I love your name for it! Keep up the great work!
ReplyDeleteWhat a little beauty!
ReplyDeleteLooks great! I bet it feels good to have it completed.
ReplyDeleteWell, I sure do love 30s prints and this is beautiful! But I wouldn't expect anything less.
ReplyDeleteYour freehand is killing me. I have a hard time when I mark my quilts! So pretty:)
Great job and awesome quilt!!
For now being able to see, you did a beautiful job.
ReplyDeleteLove the design you used, perfect for that quilt.
Debbie
OMG! I love it!!!!!!!! You did a fantastic job.
ReplyDeleteVery nice Linda!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous! Give yourself a big hand, you deserve it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteA big pat on the back to you, Linda! It turned out just gorgeous! I really do love your border treatment - it just makes the whole thing pop! I agree - every step of this journey (good and bad) are so much fun!
ReplyDeleteCheers!
You are so brave to be trying freehand already, I know long arm quilters who've been quilting for years and still use stencils! Your quilt is lovely, Congratulations, job well done!!
ReplyDeleteYour 30s quilt turned out beautiful, Linda! I love the colors and the quilting is excellent!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Linda. I love it. Happy Stitching,
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful job you did.... just lovely!
ReplyDeleteLooks really great! I love the outer border!
ReplyDeleteYou are just a natural born LA quilter! You do beautiful work! Love this quilt!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Donna
Gorgeous quilting Linda...WOW!
ReplyDeleteAwesome job! Beautiful quilt. :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous and well done. I love the quilt too, as I have a thing for 30's fabrics.
ReplyDeleteIt turned out great. I love seeing your progress. You are doing so well. You are a natural.
ReplyDeleteThat quilt turned out gorgeous! Dispite going blind doing it! You did an amazing job on it!
ReplyDeleteoh the quilt looks just beautiful!
ReplyDeletecongrats.. Kathie
Linda, it's gorgeous - you did a beautiful job on this! A quilt to be proud of for sure!
ReplyDeleteYou really did a great job on this quilt! Freehand is so much fun, as long as we remember to relax and breath.... and have fun with it too!
ReplyDeleteThat is sooooo pretty! You are doing such a great job!
ReplyDeletelv,
Joy