this christmas project started in july. i knew i needed a lot of time...and i did. for some reason, i've always had an "itch" to make a quilt. ha, still sounds crazy. i figured now is the time if any and also figured christmas fabric was probably the safest bet, if it turned out terrible, we'd only have it out a month or so out of the whole year. so...all in secret i started. didn't tell anyone. during nap time i would get out the sewing machine and then put it all away before any little eyes saw me. i finally told vance my grand plans and got his approval (although he was and still isn't sure of the fabric i chose). i worked...and worked...and worked. i learned A LOT about myself. i have craft a.d.d. (i should only be allowed to do little projects) i love sewing. i hate sewing. i will always look at it and remember that i felt little baby kicking the first few times while making it. i am proud that i actually accomplished something "big." this project also didn't come without help, the ladies at the local sew-ciety answered questions (ps, if you ever need a babysitter, go to a sewing club, lots of old ladies who want to get their hands on little babies) i sent it out to be quilted, have the batting put on. also, my mom's poor thumbs helped sew down the binding...thank you!
getting started...
getting there...
finished!!!
...it looks good, but if you know much about sewing, this is probably the closest you'll get!
if you can sew straight lines, then you can make a quilt too. this is the tutorial i followed
http://oldredbarnco.blogspot.com/search/label/Quilt%20Along?max-results=20
go get started!
5 comments:
celine! i love it! to bad i gave up my sewing career in 9th grade. my pajama pants didn't turn out like i wanted and i swore i would never sew again.
celine, it is absolutely beautiful! you did such a great job...i love it! i also have a secret desire to make a quilt, but haven't made one yet. :)
love love love it! I love the material!!!! so fun. don't put the machine totally away :O) You should read the macs blog..... they have such a sad story, but she makes some great things with fun material similar to what you used. http://themcclenahans.blogspot.com/
way to go! i'm very impressed!!
sew-ciety. that struck me funny.
I love it! Good work! I started doing a little sewing over the last 2 years and I also have a love hate relationship with it :) My first quilt was a baby size one for a friend's baby shower...I thought that took quite a bit of work...way to go with a big one!
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