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Sometimes I Quilt Too
Lately, I've been feeling the urge to start up a quilt. I've made one for almost everyone else in my family, except for myself. I haven't settled on a design, but a local quilt shop is having a fat quarter sale ($1 each) and I intend on loading up and possibly finding a pattern then. In the mean time, I thought that I would share some of my larger patchworks. So read on for show and tell time!
One of the first quilts that I made after taking my beginning quilt class was this one:
This was a birthday present that I made for my father while he was bedridden with cancer. He used it regularly until he burned a small hole in it (he smoked up until the day he died) and was afraid to have it put back on his bed for fear of burning it up completely. I used Atkinson Design's Lucky Stars pattern for this one - a decievingly easy pattern to make since the stars 'float' on the background. Seeing that I liked this pattern so much, I made it again. This one was for Bret:
After making two quilts, Taylor started wondering where hers was. I found the most adorable quilt kit at Hen Feather Quilts (you can tell I shop there often for supplies) - a pink and purple princess theme with chenille inserts. The back (not shown) was pieced together as well using leftover fabric scraps and a piece of glittery fairy fabric from my stash (I didn't purchase enough backing so I winged it).
The last quilt that I made was a Christmas gift for my mother-in-law:
For this one, I used Good Intentions Caddy Corners pattern (from the Laps From Fats series) and one of my favorite quilt lines - Moda's 3 Sisters Seaside Rose (now retired). I also made my mother-in-law a matching tote to go along with it.
Previous Comments
[1] On May-03-2007, Laura wrote:Stacy,
It was fun to see your quilts. It was actually a quilt that got me into garment sewing again. My 5yo son, Luke, was curious about the sewing machine in the closet a few months ago, so I decided he and I would make a quilt together for his bed. We made a log cabin quilt using red, cream and blue prints. It turned out really well and got my sewing juices flowing again. It was recently after that that I came across your blog. I really enjoy reading about your projects. Thanks!
Laura
[2] On May-03-2007, Blakely wrote:
Stacy:
I have gotten the bug to finish a quilt I started a couple of years ago. I seem to go in cycles smocking, scrap booking, cross stitching, garment sewing, and quilting. Sometimes just for fun I have a project going in each of them at the same time.
[3] On May-03-2007, Anary wrote:
WOW...You have so many talents!
Beautiful quilts...and color combinations..I used not to like quilts because of the way they looked..too busy..But then I realized I was not looking abroad of that busy group...Now I am in love!
Great quilts Stacy! Have fun at the fat Q sale..oh this is my new temptation too.
Anary
[4] On May-03-2007, Isabelle wrote:
Your quilts are beautiful, Stacy. I'm especially fond of the last one.
[5] On May-03-2007, bernadette wrote:
Your quilts are all wonderful. Great color/fabric choices! That catty corner pattern looks interesting for color play. Hmmm...
[6] On May-03-2007, mamafitz wrote:
i love that black/white/red quilt. i may have to look that pattern up. if you are going to stock up on FQs, check out M'Liss Rae Hawley's books (Fat Quarter Quilts, More Fat Quarter Quilts, and a third one that I can't remember the name of). I've made a few, and they were pretty quick and easy. i also made a green baby quilt last year using FQs.
be warned, FQs (and fat eighths) are like crack cocaine. ;)
[7] On May-03-2007, Necia wrote:
Very very nice. I love them all! I've been bitten by the quilt bug too. I just came back from Purl Patchwork, where I bought the materials for my first quilt top. Now to go find a 1/4" quilt piece foot for my machine. I hope mine come out as lovely as yours.
Necia
[8] On May-03-2007, Sharon wrote:
Wow Stacy. What DON'T you know how to do? I'm impressed. Those are nice looking quilts. I especially like the one you made for your father.
[9] On May-03-2007, angie.a wrote:
Gorgeous quilts! I've only made baby quilts...and embroidered/appliqued enough squares for a twin size for Lu. Just haven't gotten the thing put together yet! (And I kid you not, it's at least 7 years in the making!)
LOVE Seaside Rose. That was an amazing line. I've got a stash of it still :D
[10] On May-04-2007, zaneta wrote:
Hi Stacy,
These are so BEAUTIFUL! I was looking at doing some quilting classes the other day..I have missed the spot this term but maybe next term after seeing your gorgeous creations..
Zaneta
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[11] On May-04-2007, judy wrote:
Great quilts, Stacey. I can tell we have similar taste. I also like the Atkinson pattern line and Seaside Rose from Moda!
I'll be going to a local quilt show, (well 1.5 hours drive) this weekend. I hope to get some fat quarters too.
I've been making those Amy Butler Stash N Dash bags and now I want to make a set of the 3 for my cousin's graduation gift. I find that except for the toiletry bag, which I haven't made yet - fat quarters are perfect for these small bags. I also ended up making myself templates for the "main" fabric pieces so I always get the pleat markings correct. I simply used a manila folder and lined my pattern piece against the fold ! This, of course, is only after I made two and realized I wasn't being consistent, or in too much of a rush,...or distracted, or well you know how it goes.
have a great weekend
Judy
[12] On May-04-2007, Stacy wrote:
Thanks everyone!
I'm heading off this morning to load up on fabrics for a new quilt. I've made my 'grocery' list of supplies - if I can't find a good pattern (or book) while I'm there, I've decided to make the Caddy Corners quilt for myself. This time I plan on using fabrics with a higher contrast so you can see the design better.
Judy - thanks for the idea of making a template! I never thought of that either.
[13] On May-04-2007, lindiepindie wrote:
Oh Seaside Rose is one of my favorites too! So pretty. I didn't know you were a quilter. I'm impressed.
[14] On May-07-2007, Linda L wrote:
Wow! you really do it all. Great looking quilts!
[15] On May-07-2007, Lori wrote:
I have yet to make a full sized pieced quilt. I need to get over the fear of cutting out all of those little pieces.
I love the one you made for your MIL.