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february 2, 2009
quilting rules!
I've finally finished one of the first quilt tops I ever made, waaay back in October 2007. It's hard to believe I've been quilting that long, especially considering how few things I've finished. But the proof it is that there's a huge backlog of quilts waiting to be finished: eight to be exact! Since I'm determined to get the purple quilt and the neutral quilt done SOON, I thought it'd be a good idea to get over my fear of finishing, dive into that quilts-in-waiting stack and finish off a few. This "rulers quilt" only needed the binding, so it was first to the finish.
This quilt is the Easy Lap Throw from Amy Karol's Bend-the-Rules Sewing
posted by alison at 9:50 am | in
are you going to start quilting now?!
Comments
Absolutely beautiful! I'd be itching to quilt if I weren't so enthralled by knitting right now. Posted by: Kathy M at February 2, 2009 11:42 AMgorgeous! and now I know what to get baby M for Valentine's Day if her mommy decides they don't want season's passes to Great America. Posted by: Donna at February 2, 2009 11:54 AMNice! I'm a wanna-be quilter; lots of fabrics and books. I have started a few things, but never finished. Maybe after retirement! Posted by: Jan at February 2, 2009 12:32 PMYeah, that's such a great little quilt, I'm glad it's finally in use. Posted by: Johanna at February 2, 2009 12:59 PMlove that blue and red measuring tape material. Posted by: Eileen at February 2, 2009 1:36 PMthe quilts tops are soooo pretty. its amazing what colors can be put together to look good. great job Posted by: karen kay at February 2, 2009 3:57 PMthe quilts tops are soooo pretty. its amazing what colors can be put together to look good. great job Posted by: karen kay at February 2, 2009 3:57 PMThe purple lovers love this one too! Posted by: Maureen at February 2, 2009 6:18 PMCongratulations! really like the colors! Your quilt is so beautiful, and I know how proud you must be to have completed it. I have yet to complete my "first" quilt, which I started quite a few years ago. I think at this point I am going to have to recruit some help from someone around here who actually does quilt to finish it for me. Lovely work! Best, I love this quilt and the other one you made from this pattern. When I saw it back in 2007 I had to go out a buy the book. Best thing I've ever done. I've made two easy lap quilts now and am eager to start a third. I love your blog, but I think you must never sleep to get all the thing done that you do. Posted by: Solviej at February 3, 2009 12:06 PMThat looks great! It never surprises me how long it takes to get something done. I have a sock that just needs me to graft the toes, projects that need me to sew on pockets, a skirt looking for a waist band and a hem. It doesn't seem to matter what the project is, the last few finishing steps always seem to take forever to get to! Posted by: Seanna Lea at February 3, 2009 5:35 PMLOVE the fabric! Dont feel bad about finishing the quilts. I only finish quilts that are being given away for a wedding or a new baby. I don't even know how many WIP I have! Now that I knit I am getting less quilting done. There is not enough time in a day! You are doing a great job too. I love your color combos. Posted by: Tressa at February 3, 2009 7:50 PMI've just recently found your blog, but I love that you knit & quilt!!! They are 2 of my favorite things to do when I can find the time & seeing your beautiful things inspires me to keep at it! Thanks so much for sharing!!! Posted by: Jennifer at February 6, 2009 5:28 PMHi I hope someone can help me I am in need of some rattels the little ones that go in side of stuffies, if anybody knows where I can get some I'd sure be happy thank you cathy, my email is grandmaraggs@yahoo.com Posted by: cathy at February 15, 2009 8:49 PM |
. This quilt design is perfectly suited to a very beginning quilter. If you're just starting out, I'd definitely recommend trying one!! The strips are simple to cut and piece, with no need to match up points or corners, and, because of its modest size (40" wide), the backing doesn't have to be pieced at all. The quilting is also super simple. (Amy Karol suggests repeated vertical lines of varying widths. I did stitch in the ditch of the seams but then kept the rest of the quilting horizontal, following the lines in the rulers.) This was a wonderful start to my quilting career; I'm only embarrassed that it took so long for me to finally finish it! But I got over that soon enough as I snuggled under it on the sofa for the first time last night.