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My First Ever ... my first ever quilttop

#1 Dutch Enchanting thingie

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Posted 24 October 2007 - 12:14 PM

this is my first quilttop i created, the binding etc need to be done still, but i came this far and wanted to show off....lol

Let me know what you think of it, i could neet some input on this new thing called quilting....

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Posted 24 October 2007 - 12:15 PM

GORGEOUS! I love it! Beautiful patterns, and the colors are WOW!

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Posted 24 October 2007 - 12:24 PM

Wow, love the pattern and the color. Looks like it was a lot of work! I started a quilt years ago but have yet to finish it, it doesn't seem to want to sew together in a square or even a straight line! lol

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Posted 24 October 2007 - 12:32 PM

Great colors! That quilt will be sure to brighten up any room, nice job. My family has quilted for many generations, of my sister and I don't! It is quite the challenge, so pat yourself on teh back for a job well done.

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Posted 24 October 2007 - 12:34 PM

Winda, it's gorgeous! Absolutely stunning! Well done, girlfriend!

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Posted 24 October 2007 - 12:37 PM

This is great! It everything looks straight and the colors are wonderful. Well done. I too am almost finished with my first quilt. I have a neighbor who is a sewing freak so I asked her to teach me. I am binding it right now. My squares are far from perfect but your looks great. I know how much work it takes, way to go!

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Posted 24 October 2007 - 12:39 PM

Beautiful Winda!! You will treasure it for many years to come!! CONGRATS!!

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Posted 24 October 2007 - 12:42 PM

It's gorgeous! I love the colors. I have made one quilt by machine, and that was enough for me. But I sure do admire quilts and the people who take the time to make them!

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Posted 24 October 2007 - 04:07 PM

Looks great Winda! You've done a great job. The blue really shows off your bright colors. Very cute.

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Posted 30 October 2007 - 09:51 AM

Winda you are so creative!! You will be inspiring everyone with this quilt...hmmm a layout idea emerging??!! Oh yea!! Thank you!! I know it took alot of work and you should be very proud of yourself!

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Posted 30 October 2007 - 10:55 AM

Great fun & bright colors!

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Posted 30 October 2007 - 10:58 AM

Great job Winda! A very brave first choice - and bold colors too! My first was the all-pervasive log-cabin and my color choices can be found next to the word "bland" in the dictionary!
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Posted 30 October 2007 - 12:55 PM

Hi Winda,
The top looks great and from what I can tell it looks square. Before you apply the binding measure it from the center out to all four sides and make sure you are square. if not, it will not lay flat or hand square when you hang it. Also, you can do your binding in 2 different widths, 1 1/4 in and 1 1/2 in wide. The 1 1/2 in binding is easier to work with but it will look kind of bulky.
I always leave a good 2 1/2 to 3 inches larger on my backing and my batting. BTW I prefer to use a 70/30 blend batting over 100% cotton. To me its just as warm but its much easier to work with !
congratulations on your first top, its a great quilt and you chose a pretty tricky pattern, well done !!!!!!! Can't wait to see the finished product...

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Posted 30 October 2007 - 08:56 PM

OOOOOOOOH....AAAAAAAAAAAAH.....very pretty! Looks like a stained glass window.

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Posted 30 October 2007 - 08:58 PM

Winda,
It's BEAUTIFUL!! The colors are so energetic and bright!! I love the modern stained glass look that you created!!
I don't quilt, so I have no suggestions, but my mom does so I know how much work you have put into your project.
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Posted 30 October 2007 - 08:59 PM

It's lovely! It reminds me of stained glass. I like the pattern! Great job!

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Posted 30 October 2007 - 09:13 PM

Oooo Winda. That is really pretty. Love the colors. Nice job.

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Posted 30 October 2007 - 11:20 PM

WOW! I love the colors. It looks like a stained glass window. Congratulations. It is beautiful.

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Posted 30 October 2007 - 11:27 PM

Way to go! My grandma and mom - the quilters - would be proud. I love that stained glass pattern. It is going to be beautiful once you have it all finished!

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Posted 31 October 2007 - 02:28 PM

wow, thank you all for all your lovely and helpfull comments and input about this quilttop!
I will keep you all up to date about it.... i had bought some cloth for the backing but ... well.... i decided to create the 2 outer borders.... and now i have not enough cloth to go around...lol
Soooooooo, i have to go back to the shop and hope they still have the same roll of cloth for sale, otherwise i need to buy me totaly new 3,5 meters for the backing.... i'll keep you up to date!

thanx again for all the comments!
(wow even Ro commented, and my best friend Brandy! wow wow wow!!!! )

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Posted 31 October 2007 - 02:33 PM

My goodness me Winda this is stunning. You have done a really beautiful job of this!!! Are you going to use it on a bed or will it be a wall hanging? Just stunning!!!

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Posted 01 November 2007 - 03:27 AM

well, my little girl has claimed it for herself by asking me: " momy? can i sleep under it on the cautch when i am sick?"
So I guess it will be a blankie for my daughter.....
I have several plans though for creating a wall hanging for christmas, but not any sooner than when this project is finnished...lol i can't have too much UFO's laying around here! LOL
( ufo = unfinished objects )
glad you all like it so much!

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Posted 01 November 2007 - 09:29 PM

UFOs -lol- I like that. My house is being taken over by UFOs (does that mean we're being invaded by aliens??)

Very pretty quilt - I love the stained glass pattern.

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Posted 01 November 2007 - 10:25 PM

It's beautiful, Winda! I have several of the UFO's flying around here also.....Good luck on finding the fabric you want to complete the project! And thanks for sharing it with us,

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