As part of my theme for this year,
I learned how to quilt,
by making one!
My friend Anita, is a professional Quilter.
She showed me dozens, of her handmade,
beautiful quilts.
Each one was more gorgeous than the next!
beautiful quilts.
Each one was more gorgeous than the next!
Inspiration hit me hard, when I was given some material.
I LEARNED a lot.
Patience was on top of the list.
(that and having a good pair of scissors!!)
And what a thrill it was
when some corners of the squares, matched.
You'd think, I 'd had won the lottery.
I have much more to learn,
but I'm finding it's fun to learn and see results.
Patience was on top of the list.
(that and having a good pair of scissors!!)
And what a thrill it was
when some corners of the squares, matched.
You'd think, I 'd had won the lottery.
I have much more to learn,
but I'm finding it's fun to learn and see results.
Now, I admire all quilters.
It's hard work!
Tom is the recipient of my first, lap, quilt.
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PS; If any of my kids read this,
I would really like a nice pair of sewing scissors
for Christmas!!!
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PS; If any of my kids read this,
I would really like a nice pair of sewing scissors
for Christmas!!!
Oh!! I love me a good quilt. It's been awhile since I've tackled one myself. I have all the books, the scissors, the fabric, the plans and intentions and now, I just need to "get at it". I say that every year!!
ReplyDeleteOnce again, you're inspiring me!!!! PS: I love the hand-quilting the best! I'd do that anyday over the piecing! :)
My mother was a master quilter. Her quilts are works of art. I have four of them plus quilted wall hangings, table toppers, pot holders, etc. Your quilt is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely first quilt. Such pretty colours and fabrics. X
ReplyDeleteI so would love to learn to quilt! You did good, your first quilt is beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteChristine, your quilt is very charming. Great job.
ReplyDeleteI thought quilting would be my next passion but it turned out to be much harder than I thought. I made two small ones and although I liked making the tops, finishing and binding was quite a challenge . . .
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Great job, Christine!!! Tom is a lucky man. =)
ReplyDeleteThese kind of creations help with missing those little loves... ;) blessings ~ tanna
Giggling at the final comment to your kids. I happen to need a new pair too! I love it that your theme is learning, and I love your first quilt.
ReplyDeleteI think there are so many life lessons and spiritual lessons in quilting. (I would know that for sure had I ever had the gumption to learn to quilt.)
By the way, I just noticed how easily quilt can turn into guilt. That would be me this morning, a guilty nonquilty person.
Oh how fun! Your quilt turned out awesome! Can't wait to see you & your quilt. :)
ReplyDeletebeautiful quilt. My mom is a quilter; such a lot of work, and so lovely. I admire people who can make these works of art.
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