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knewslady
True Blue Farmgirl
555 Posts
Kathy
Russellville
KY
USA
555 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 07 2008 : 06:26:23 AM
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I finally got my first quilt finished. You can't see much of it in this picture, but you've got to admit my grandson is cuter, but I did get it done in time to give my daughter for Christmas, who is also there in the picture.
The name of the pattern was Broken Dishes. I made it queen size and I tied it because I knew I would never get it quilted in time for Christmas. Boy, did I ever get tired of tying those little knots.
I am very envious of you ladies who can turn out five or six quilts a year, I don't see how you do it. But I have started a new one. I would like for each one of my kids to have at least one quilt a piece.
I just hope it doesn't come apart when she washes it.
Kathy
Will always be a farmgirl at heart
Visit my online shop at http://KentuckyBackwoods.etsy.com
or shop my Ebay items by doing a search for winniewiggins
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9094 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
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nitere
True Blue Farmgirl
482 Posts
Amy
Hickory
NC
USA
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2008 : 07:59:00 AM
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It is SO pretty Kathy!! I ended up tying two quilts that I gave as Christmas gifts this year too. It is quicker for sure!! I love the broken dishes pattern!!
I bet your daughter was thrilled! And your little grandson is such a cutie!
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
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Lavendar fields dreamer
True Blue Farmgirl
1032 Posts
little monkeys mommy
washington
USA
1032 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2008 : 4:44:24 PM
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it all depends on the pattern you use to how fast you can make it and of course what size you make it.
great job by the way
lavendar girl |
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
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Posted - Jan 07 2008 : 8:15:38 PM
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Great job! You will get faster the more you do it- even hand quilting goes really fast after a few yrs of practice. I NEVER thought I could get each kid(5) a quilt before I was too old to do it- but I have done far more than 1 each- You will too!
Blessings,
Autumn
Farmgirl #49
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
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22shortie
True Blue Farmgirl
329 Posts
rebekah
sulphur
la
USA
329 Posts |
Posted - Jan 10 2008 : 5:47:38 PM
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| That is a beautiful quilt~ Each of my four siblings and I all have a quilt made for us by my mom. I remember when I moved away to Dallas for a year I missed my family so much but when I walked in my bedroom and saw the quilt spread out on my bed I would just sit there and cuddle up in it and feel so much closer to home. I remember when I was younger, mom made several "tied" quilts but I guess she got tired of tying those teeny knots too because she now handquilts more than a couple of quilts a year for different people and occasions : ) I think quilts have such a special way of holding in alot of love from their makers hands, because you know that in every stitch and every block of fabric you were on their mind as they stitched it together. You go girl! Hope your busily quilting for a looong time : ) |
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
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Posted - Jan 10 2008 : 6:50:55 PM
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Cute, cute, cute!! That quilt is cute too! 
Stephanie
Farmgirl Sister #22
"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
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Posted - Jan 10 2008 : 9:21:43 PM
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Kathy - I have had to give a quilt before I was finished quilting it, too. Then, before it got washed the first time, I would visit the person I gave it to with my needle and thread, and quilt away on it. I did this with my grand-daughter's quilts. As time went on, it was quilted to the point I knew it would not bunch up when washed. The great thing about quilting, if you do it by hand, is that you can always pick it up and keep going! And in the winter, it feels good to put a quilt across your lap and get a little work done at the same time.
Oh, and by the way, the quilt and you family are all adorable! Good picture!
Farmgirl Sister # 31
Psalm 51: 10-13 |
Edited by - jpbluesky on Jan 10 2008 9:22:42 PM |
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Maryjane Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
2195 Posts
Maryjane
CA
USA
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Posted - Jan 10 2008 : 9:24:37 PM
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Beautiful quilt Kathy! You should be very proud of yourself!!!
Hugs, Maryjane Lee
Farmgirl Sister #44
The Beehive Cottage~est. 1971
Sisters on the Fly #595
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herbquilter
True Blue Farmgirl
891 Posts
Kristine
Bonney Lake
Wa
USA
891 Posts |
Posted - Jan 10 2008 : 9:57:21 PM
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So cool!!! What a beautiful picture. That's awesome!
Blessings,
Kristine ~ Mother of Many & Herbalist
www.herbalmomma.com
Farmgirl Sister #97
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miss wilma
True Blue Farmgirl
3410 Posts
Wilma
Knob Lick
Ky
USA
3410 Posts |
Posted - Jan 10 2008 : 10:48:25 PM
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Beautiful quilt Kathy I know you are proud of it and especially the baby Miss WILMA
I am a farm girl married to a sewing machine
http://misswilma.blogspot.com/ |
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BarefootGoatGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1495 Posts
Corrine
North Carolina
USA
1495 Posts |
Posted - Jan 13 2008 : 08:41:30 AM
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It is awesome! Nothing feels more like a hug than wrapping up in a quilt from someone special. I made my bestfriend one for Christmas this year and the whole family loved it. That one was just simple color blocked because of a great large patterened fabric I just had to use, but I prefer the quilt in a day method. With 4 kids I never get them done in a day, but at least I get them done! I am looking for ocean greens and blues to make one for my bed next.
It sounds so good to hear myself laugh. --Rascal Flats, "No Reins" |
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Utahfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1940 Posts
Portland
Oregon
USA
1940 Posts |
Posted - Jan 13 2008 : 1:09:54 PM
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What a beautiful picture. And how lucky is that daughter and grandson! Beautiful job, Kathy!
Patricia
Proud Farmgirl Sister #19
check out my etsy site http://ThePlayfulFarmgirl.etsy.com
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knewslady
True Blue Farmgirl
555 Posts
Kathy
Russellville
KY
USA
555 Posts |
Posted - Jan 13 2008 : 1:20:43 PM
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thanks everybody.
Will always be a farmgirl at heart
Visit my online shop at http://KentuckyBackwoods.etsy.com
or shop my Ebay items by doing a search for winniewiggins
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my first quilt
