i'm going to post the pictures anyway. it's now been about a year since i first started the project. i probably shouldn't admit that, but oh well. i've been really excited about this quilt for a long time. it's the first project for me that i've done in a really long time. i've had the fabrics since spring 2004. believe it or not, most of the fabrics for benny's quilt came from this stash. i didn't want andy's quilt (that he'll get some day) to look just like benny's, but i couldn't justify buying more fabric, so i decided that i needed to use the fabrics for what they were meant - a quilt for me.
several years ago i made a quilt for my good friend holland that was completely random. i had her pick the fabrics she wanted and the different blocks she wanted. she chose pinwheels, nine-patch, log cabin, and roman square. i added what i call four square (four equal squares) and some solid blocks. honestly, i thought it would turn out horribly. the colors holland picked out were some different browns, black, olive green, tan, and a brick red. i was so surprised when i ended up loving the quilt! i still think it's one of my best (even though there are several mistakes).
although the fabrics i have are quite different from the fabrics in holland's quilt, i used that as my guide. it's definitely not the same, but i did the same blocks (except for the solid). i'm very happy with how it turned out. i still need to pick out a back and quilt it, but it's such a feat having the top finished!
the pictures aren't the best - you can't see detail of the different fabrics. you can click on the pictures and they'll get bigger, but the quality gets worse. you'll get the idea.
two different views of the fabric selection. i actually used some of every fabric.
i got to this stage before we moved. i wanted to try to push and get the border done, but there was packing to be done.
and with the border that i finished last night.i'll do the quilting myself (just straight lines - boy would i love to have a long-arm quilter and to know what to do with it!). i haven't exactly decided how, but the different kinds of squares will probably have their own pattern.
14 comments:
It's beautiful! You're quite the amazing lady. I just LOOK at that and I get tired--without even picking up thread and a needle.
I LOVE it! Who knew all those patterns would work together? You are so talented.
beautiful!! I love it!
Faith, you are amazing!!! That looks amazing! How amazing!
Wow! You are quite talented. Quilting is on my list of things to learn. Love your quilt!
Okay, you are so talented! Where did you learn to sew like that? What a treasure for your family!!
that's cool--we still love the quilt you made for us, too. nicely done.
Faith, if by some crazy twist in fate we ever live in the same state again, will you teach me how to quilt?? I've always wanted to try. . .but I'm a fraidy cat and don't want to try it on my own. Maybe I'll have to just be brave. . . but it would be cool to live in the same state again someday anyway. :) cheers. Laura
Faith I don't think I knew you were such a sewing bee. Between the pants and the quilt I am quite convinced that you know what you are doing. Way to go!
Looks great! Are you finding more time to be 'creative' with sewing because of med school? Just curious! Hey, we got an invite to finish the 2nd application for "your" school today. It took about 1 & 1/2 months to get the primary D.O. application through the process! We'll let you know if we get an interview..that'd be fun to come visit!
well, jodi, yes and no. i still have two little boys! congrats on the secondary. that's really exciting. we'd love to have you out here if it works out. hope the whole process is going well. keep us up to date!
you are so talented! I'm way impressed at the time and dedication you put into your project! Looks great!
Wow. How talented you are. I wouldn't have the patience to put something like that together.
WOW!!! That is so much work. You've done an amazing job! That inspires me to learn how to quilt (someday!)
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