Thank you Lara for posting about the Trunk Full of Quilts 2015 Online Trunk Show linky party.
Such a wonderful idea AND a chance to win awesome prizes just for participating! So I'd like to send a big Shout Out and Thank You to Soma for having the idea and putting the show together! The linky party started on November 10th and will close on November 18th. Click on the link above or the badge below for full details.
I'd like to show and share about several quilts I made during my 1st couple of years quilting that are still in my home. The 1st three were made before I even started blogging.
This one I made for my son Joshua. It's a pattern called Cottage Square from Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting magazine. It was such an easy pattern that I planned to make several more...but I stopped at two. His is the 2nd one I made. I stitched in the ditch but he insisted I tie it as well. As you can see by where I placed the ties...I had no idea what I was doing. But he still loves and uses it daily.
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This quilt I made for my son Justin. I actually designed it. He requested the African flag colors and the zebra border; I chose to add the blue. This is the 1st border I ever did. I didn't want to wait for instruction from my quilting teacher and I didn't refer to the internet either. I just did what I thought needed to be done. You can't really tell, or maybe you can, but the border is all ripply and wavy.
Even though they both love their quilts, they are anxious for me to make them another since I've gotten so much better.
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This scrappy beauty is the 1st quilt I made for myself. I followed this Strips & Strings Log Cabin tutorial by Mary Johnson to make this liberated wonder. I really disliked binding in the beginning. I made this a quilt w/o binding...by using the envelope or birthing method. I didn't receive any instruction, nor did I follow a tutorial for this either...because how hard could it be right?
Well, it really is a hot mess! It's quilted in a straight stitch "improv" style, AND the batting doesn't even go from edge to edge! But I made it and I love it!
Well, it really is a hot mess! It's quilted in a straight stitch "improv" style, AND the batting doesn't even go from edge to edge! But I made it and I love it!
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This last quilt is a One Block Wonder. It's the 2nd I've made. I used Alexander Henry fabric on both. This one is called Koto. I fell in love w/this fabric the 1st time I saw it but wouldn't even dream of spending $12.99/yd. One day I was visiting Joann's red tag clearance sale and ended up getting it for $3.50/yd. I bought the entire bolt!
It took over a year to finish because I wanted to make it big enough for my king size bed and added overly generous borders and hated them. It then sat in a closet for many months before I decided it wasn't going to be a king size quilt after all. I pulled it out, made my revisions and viola!
Failure is not the only punishment for laziness; there is also the success of others. - Jules Renard
Love your breezy style of writing! And the quilts are awesome too!
ReplyDeleteLovely trunk show! Your one block wonder is stunning! So glad you pulled it out of the closet and finished it!
ReplyDeleteYour OBW quilt is fantastic!! Your choice of color placement is spot on! So fascinating to see how the original fabric transforms! Love that your boys want more quilts :)
ReplyDeleteYour quilts are beautiful
ReplyDeleteLove your OBW! I just finished one this week. It is one of my favorite types to do because it is always such a surprise.
ReplyDeleteDelightful group of quilts. thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteAs always, such a delight to read your blog and see your work. I had surgery on my thumb in October and as a result won't be able to sew for at least another 4 weeks. I am, however, able to cut ... so, I'm hoping to find time to do some cutting for when I'm able to sew again. I'm planning a baby quilt using the Farmer's Wife Pony Club patterns.
ReplyDeleteLovely quilts. The one block wonder is wonderful. So bright and cheery. Well done on getting that fabric at such a great price
ReplyDeleteI love the quilts you shared, and seeing how you have learned some things along the way :D
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet trunk show full of beautiful quilts...thanks for sharing! Your one block wonder is amazing!
ReplyDeleteI particularly like your one block wonder quilt. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteIt's really fun to see a bit of your quilting history Zenia! Clearly you had the talent right from day one and have grown as a quilter ever since. Your LC & OBW are so gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI love all of these you shared
ReplyDeleteI know you put a lot of work into them, the color and patterns are vibrant, just like you
Your momma is funny, "too heavy" . :::snick:::: sounds like my mom :-p they are a hoot
I hope you have a grand week of fun!
I enjoyed reading about your quilt journey. Your quilt are all lovely and obviously made with love.
ReplyDeleteTerrific quilts!
ReplyDeleteWonderful quilts! Isn't it always the case that the ones that were a 'hot mess' in the making turn out to be the most loved! And your one-block-wonder is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteMany geometrical pieces in your trunk show. Fun to see.
ReplyDeleteYour quilts are beautiful. Love your one block wonder! Thank you so much for sharing.
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I love the early quilts and how wonderful that they were made for your boys and they love them. Not only that they are asking you to make more quilts for them. Isn't that the best feeling? Thanks for the heart-warming trunk show!
ReplyDeleteLovely post. I have bought a king size bed from Housefull International Ltd. It was a great bed I have got from Housefull Furniture. You can also try Housefull Furniture for best quality king size beds. Thanks
ReplyDeleteI like your quilts! They are made of so tiny details!! I do not know how you do that, but it has to take a lot of time!
ReplyDeletePraise for Led Christmas Tree
ReplyDeleteI ordered a Led Christmas Tree from bizarkdeal.com. This tree has me excited for the winter holidays. Right now, we have it in our living room. It will make a great addition to the outdoors when winter comes, though. According to my husband (who couldn't wait for me to get home from work before he set it up), it was easy to put together and the LED lights are "the real deal" - he's a light expert, apparently (wink). The kids keep going in the room and ooo'ing and ahh'ing at the tree, too. The tree did come with a set of snowflakes. I am not sure if it's because it's just the start of fall, but I wasn't exactly in love with the way they hung on the tree. The lights on the snowflakes are a different brilliancy than the tree itself, so they sort of stood out. Maybe outside I'll get it? Also, because we haven't had it outside yet / for the winter, I do want to note that the cord is thinner and less rugged than I'd expect for an outdoor tree. We will have to test it later this year and see how that goes. All in all, a great decoration for your home. (Note - I was provided this tree for review; all opinions are 100% my own.)
The zebra print goes well with mixed colour quilts....I did the same with mine and never regret the choice I made. I love the rippled effect.
ReplyDeleteThat zebra print for the border sure makes it fun!
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