My first quilt is done, and I am in love! It was so much fun. This is Amy Butler's free Brick Path Pattern. I chose it because of its simplicity and glad I did. The whole thing went together smoothly- making it an enjoyable project instead of a "I want to tear my hair out!" project. I used all Tula Pink Neptune fabrics. ( Love!)
Back. I used two different fabrics and broke it up with a scrappy border.
Flying quilt. (Ignore leg. ;0p)
On a twin bed. I wanted this to be a quilt you could use on a bed, so I widened the blocks to about 6" x 10". I think the pattern is busy and making the blocks bigger seemed to tone it down a little. I was going to bind it, but the pattern just calls for sewing it together. I was running out of time since this is a gift, so decided just to go that route. It was my first attempt at quilting ever, and I really enjoyed it. I just stitched in the ditch, and it was fun!
Up close.
I just like to stroke and feel it. I love you quilt!
Beautiful job! I am going to try one too, but do it much smaller. I want to try free stippling (is that the correct term?), but don't know if I can handle it. You have inspired me. Love it!
ReplyDeleteLovely first quilt! The first is so exciting to finish! I'll have to look into Amy's free patterns... I have thus far just made up my own designs... maybe I should try an actual design :-)
ReplyDeleteI'll be checking back for more finished quilts!
It's awesome. I love it. I think you are right to make the blocks a little better. I'm always careful with my busier fabrics to break them up with either solids, tone-on-tones or stripes. Yours turned out so nice. I have this pattern but haven't made it yet. I'll get to it this summer, hopefully.
ReplyDeleteDown below in your giveaway, where did you get that candygirl (Oh shoot, now I can't remember) Piece O'Cake pattern? TIA
I love it! Great job!
ReplyDeleteWow! You did an awesome job!! I hope to try my first quilt soon - as soon as I get my own sewing machine! : )
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful, Meg! You've inspired me- I want to make a quilt now too!
ReplyDeleteGreat job, Meg! It's just beautiful! Congratulations on completing it and doing it so well!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations - the quilt looks terrific! Doesn't it feel good to complete it? Now, on to the next while you are still inspired!!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it a great feeling to have your first finish? It looks terrific, love the colours you used in it.
ReplyDeleteLovely! I've been sewing a lot lately and have wanted to try a quilt....but don't know the first thing about it! Good job!
ReplyDeleteHaving just finished my own first quilting project this spring for my daughter's birthday, I share your joy! Lovely quilt, enjoy!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful, I love it. I am almost finished making my first quilt as well.
ReplyDeletelooks great, meg! our styles are so similar these days... we have GOT to get together!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful quilt! I LOVE the pattern! I finally finished my first quilt about a month or so ago, and am on to my second one here soon (one for each of my children). It is a lot of fun isn't it! :) - I also just read your article on sergers on Sew Mama Sew (that's how I found you) Thanks for your tips! :)
ReplyDeletecongrats on finishing your first quilt!! i'm a huge neptune fan... check mine out on my blog!
ReplyDeleteIt's awesome. You did a great job!! I love, love Amy Butler fabrics - you did a great job at choosing how to put them together. I am sure the recipient of this gift quilt was very excited.
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