Monday, September 5, 2011

Americana

This is actually my very first quilt that I pieced!  I went to lunch one day with some old high school friends and they talked me into trying to make a quilt (thanks, Laura and Richelle)!!  After a lot of arm twisting, they took me to a fabric store and I bought a pattern and fabric and this is what I came up with!  This quilt sat for a long time (I actually pieced it in September 2010) because I was too afraid to try binding it, but I finally got my courage up and got 'er done!  I've got lots to learn, but I think I'm really gonna like this quilting thing!  :o)

Pattern:  Yellow Brick Road
Pieced By:  Me!
Quilted By:  Kathy Brand
Binding By:  Me!
Size:  Lap











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  1. retdairyqueenFebruary 10, 2012 at 9:08 PM

    Well! If thats your first quilt I have to say Amazing

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    1. UnknownFebruary 11, 2012 at 6:30 PM

      This was definitely a great pattern to use for my first quilt! Unfortunately, as you'll see in other quilts I've made, I was stuck in a rut using this pattern for too many quilts. I'm trying to branch out now and try new things, which has been so much fun!

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  2. Susan February 11, 2012 at 11:56 AM

    That's a great pattern. I never liked it until I saw it with blendy fabrics (which I normally can't stand!) and I fell in love with it and made one in a floral family with flannels! It's my favorite quilt now. I like the patriotic look of your fabrics. You're ready for the 4th of July!

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    1. UnknownFebruary 11, 2012 at 6:32 PM

      As you can tell, I'm very new to quilting so please forgive my asking . . . what are blendy fabrics??? This is actually one of my favorite quilts, too! It's just the right size for me to cuddle up with!

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  3. Jenny GerdeiFebruary 11, 2012 at 6:06 PM

    You are well ahead of the game Julie and welcome to the wonderful world of fabric. Talk to a few people around and see how many actually finishesd off their first quilt. Most people have them still sitting waiting to be quilted. A great first quilt.

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    1. UnknownFebruary 11, 2012 at 6:35 PM

      I'm loving this wonderful world of fabric I've found myself in! The colors and prints make me so happy just looking at them! Thanks for visiting! :o)

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