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I started this 25″ X 25″ tabletopper about two years ago – in fact, I took a class to learn how to quilt and this was the project. So it is only fair that it be my first quilt project to actually be completed. I stitched this myself from beginning to end, including the machine quilting and binding. Here is the detail of me quilting the top:
See that little guide on the right hand side? I love it! I makes sewing straight lines a breeze and you don’t have to mark up your quilt top.
And here is the back detail:
Many thanks to JJ at JJ’s Log Cabin Quilt Shop who took time out of her busy day to show me how to pin a quilt and quilt it (and also for her quick tutorial on stitching a binding).
What I learned from making this project:
- It was worth the $30 to buy a walking foot with straight line quilting guide for my sewing maching.
- You don’t have to be perfect to quilt, but it helps all your triangle points to line up if you are accurate with a 1/4″ seam allowance.
- You should finish what you start.
- Machine quilting is not as hard as you might think.
- Fabric has quite a bit of stretch so you can fudge a little if things are just a little bit off.
Please visit my new page at Caribousmom: All Things Creative. This is where I am going to keep track of my creative projects so check back often as I update things!
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This looks beautiful! Wish I could do that!
It’s absolutely GORGEOUS!!!
That’s just gorgeous – I’m sure you’ll enjoy it for years to come!
I’m so impressed – your quilting is amazing! Beautiful work sis!!!
That turned out great. It’s absolutely beautiful!
Looks great! You’re going to enjoy looking at that every day. And have you planned your next project yet?
Wow, Wendy, it’s beautiful! Congrats on finishing it!
Congratulations on completing your first project. It looks great!
It’s lovely! And even better: you finished it! Congrats on a job well done!
Very impressive! Well done!
Rhapsody: You can! You can! Really…it is not as hard as it looks. You just need a good teacher
Suzi: Thank you so much!
Kathy: Thanks – I will treasure it
Paula: Thanks, sista! It’s all because of you, you know!
Anna: Thanks
Carolyn: *laughs* Have I planned my next project? yeeeesssssss! I actually will be posting later today my double bed quilt which I finished last night…then I have three others “in progress” – a queen size quilt, and two lap quilts. And I am beginning to hoard fabric, and am thinking of more projects even as I write this. Addictive, this quilting!
Avisannschild: Thank you so much!
Nicole: Thanks!
Ali: Thanks – I’m proud of myself that I muscled through this one. I am such a perfectionist and it was hard to let go of that and just get it done and learn from my mistakes…but now I’m glad I did.
LN: Thanks
You have real talent; it’s gorgeous. Congrats on finishing it.
Gorgeous quilt!!! I agree that you should finish what you started…I’m working on that right now with all of my Unfinished Projects of scrapbooks that I’ve got going on!!
Diane: Thank you so much!
Staci: It is very rewarding to actually finish a project! Good luck with the scrapbooking
It’s just beautiful Wendy! I would love to create something like that. I do agree that you should finish what you start. I am so bad. I have a whole corner of the basement devoted to my yarn stash and projects.
I’m so proud of you Wendy. Your enthusiasm and passion for this craft is infectious. I always love seeing “Newbies” progress through their projects but you are exceptional! It’s inspiring and reinforces my own love of quilting. Don’t forget to add your labels. I found some in my personal stash so if you don’t have any, stop by the shop and I’ll share mine with you.
Keep up the good work!
Darlene: Oh, I remember when I was way into knitting…I had tons of yarn stashed away *laughs* Maybe just finish ONE project you’ve put on the back burner…it is so satisfying to get it done!
JJ: THANK YOU for stopping by and leaving such an encouraging comment! You have been such an inspiration and help to me as I make my way through the learning curve of quilting
Thanks for the offer for the labels…you know I’ll be back in to check out your new fabric sometime this week, so we’ll see!!!
Just gorgeous…quilting is a great creative outlet!
JoAnn: Thanks
I agree – it is really fun to sift through colors and fabrics and decide what you want to do!