I DID IT! My first 9 block! *ALMOST FINISHED QUILT PICS PG 3*

[HennysMom]

OMG I am SOOOO Excited! YAY ME!!! so they're a TEENY off lining up but... I'll get better as I go along - given its my first time EVER - I dont think I did too bad!

this was made with a tie as the center, jeans are the grey and blue suit pants are the outer corners.

1 3.5 x 24 inch strip of each fabric (and using 1 tie taken apart) made six 9 block patches!

I'll have to get better pics using my dig camera (reminds self to charge batteries) but... this works for now!

 

[horsejody]

well done.

 

[Appytaz]

Very cool! Are the clothes from a family member?

 

[HennysMom]

Appy,

Yes, they are my fathers - he passed away 30 August so I'm making this as a surprise for my Mom

and I've never done it before so I'm learning as I go with the help of the wonderful ladies on here

I'm just sooo stoked!

Back to the machine I go - and that darn rotary cutter that scares the bejeebus out of me

 

[luvmychicknkids]

Great job!!!!! I know that will become a very cherished quilt when it is done!!!! I made what I call our picnic quilt from some of my husband's old Air Force BDU's. The kids adore it and snuggle up with it sometimes when they start wanting Dad home.

 

[MissPrissy]

Good job. Don't be afraid of your rotary cutter. It is a good tool. Make it work for you.

 

[Acre of Blessings]

Very nice. My denim quilt I finished today was made with used skirts and jumpers that were not being worn.

Great idea. Maybe you can get a picture printed onto a piece of fabric and sew it into the middle of the quilt. Maybe a pic of Dad and Mom together. I have seen this done for a wedding and they are gorgeous.

Please post a pic of the finished quilt.

Off to get started on another one myself. It's raining like crazy so I can't go and do anything outside.

 

[HennysMom]

Thanks y'all

I did get much better as the day progressed - I got better at lining up the squares and pinning so now they all line up correctly! I managed to get 18 completed blocks done (3 different patterns) yesterday - working on my 4th today then will start putting together more colors/fabrics for more blocks.

Wow - who knew putting together colors would be soooo hard? I didnt realize the thought that goes into the color choices, which colors look best together - its especially hard to do with the ties as the center points.

I collect antique quilts and have probably 50 of them -some are pristine and some are in various states of needed repair; I've repaired *hand sewn* some of them and boy do I appreciate the work and time that went into those - I cannot imagine doing this by hand! I have one postage stamp quilt and HOLY COW - 1 inch blocks are soooooooooooo not my thing, and all by hand!

Amazing women back then.. and amazing women now who continue the tradition of quilting.

I only pray I can be that great at this one day as all of you are.

 

[Acre of Blessings]

HennysMom, I don't htink it is greatness.....It has to be patience and love to do this. You will get better with each piece you sew onto another. Give it time.

 

[cockadoodlemom]

You have done wonderful!