BYC SEWING/QUILTING CLUB

[amyquilt]

I used to refuse to pay someone to quilt mine, as well. Plus, I had in my mind, that if it wasn't hand quilted, it wasn't authentic.

Unfortunately, time takes a toll on the old hands and eyes and also with having 2 small children (1 being autistic), it's just impossible for me to do the quilting

It was a big blow to my pride to take the first one in to have it done, but it is beautiful! I just have to finish the bindings and I"ll post photos.

 

[amyquilt]

How about a FQ (fat quarter) swap???

Several years ago, my bestest friend hosted one for a year. It was a monthly swap and was so fun!!!

I'll get details together and post in a week or two. Too much to do right now with holidays and all.

I'll plan on starting this in January.

(This is not one of the 2 "mystery" swaps I mentioned in a different post, though.

 

[Guitartists]

Lovely work

I've only been quilting for a few years, but I'm hooked!

I love to piece and I'd give my right arm for a longarm quilting machine.... LOL

Here's my work

Sampler ... gift for a friend

Quilt for my Uncle

The wolf paper-pieced square is one I designed

Quilt for my Grandparents

This one took the longest of any so far!

Sampler done for DH's Aunt

Quilt done for my Grandpa.... bless his heart, he was always worried about something happening that he kept it folded up nice and neat in the closet where it would be safe

Now that it's here again.... it gets regular use. Reminds the kids of Grandpa

Quilt done for my little cousin

A gift for DH's friend....

Playmat for my son... he still loves it! Especially because there is Spongebob fabric on it

Last but not least...... my very first quilt....

I have a couple more in progress

Gifts for Christmas

The one is an ABC animal quilt that actually won't be done for my son until next year because it is hand quilted

I think I'm on 'D' LOL

 

[amyquilt]

Beautiful work Guitartists !!!

 

[newchickenfamily]

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Dang it! I thought I found you out!

I am a quilter too! Things have been on the back burner for a little bit. I have lots of UFO's and yet to be started projects. I must confess that I don't have much of a stash. I usually buy kits so I don't have to pull out my hair choosing fabrics that go well together. I just don't have a knack for it and that part of it is hard for me!!

I took a machine quilting class awhile back. I can do the basics myself but prefer to send a quilt out to have some fancier stuff done. I am determined to learn to hand quilt eventually!!

I'm also part of the Quilted Rooster Yahoo group that horsejody started!

 

[amyquilt]

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Can you post a link (or PM, if you'd rather) for that group??

 

[momofdrew]

Hi just happened upon this post by accident...I have so many UFO's and fabric that I have sworn not to buy any more fabric until I get them all done...yeah right!!!

I have been quilting for 6 years now and love it...a fabric store near me has long arm lessons which my DH gave me for Christmas last year so I can use their machine for $20. per hour so if I ever finish the ones I have I can quilt them my self...it takes lots of practice but it is rewarding...
Pam

 

[sara]

I enjoy quilting.
Here are a few pics that I found quickly:

 

[head4dmtns]

Hello all!! I think I may have started some of the talk about sewing over in the crochet club

Anyway, I've been sewing for awhile, though I'm not all that great at it. I can follow a pattern and make simple things (I made all the curtains for the last 3 houses I've lived in). I'm convinced I could do more things if I had a better sewing machine, but alas, I only have the hand-me-downs.

I would love to quilt, have actually bought fabric to make a few quilts, and then never done anything with it. Don't know that I have the patience for it. I did make some quilted stockings for my family a few years ago, they were a hit! I'll have to give it another try some time.

Anyway, I have a few sewing projects I want to do for Christmas, so as I get those done I will post pictures.

Thanks for starting this group!!

 

[Guitartists]

Sara.. those are wonderful! I LOVE that watermelon one!!!

And that third one down... how lovely!