Monday, April 30, 2007

Beginning the quilting

I got the heart quilt pinned and trimmed for quilting this afternoon.

I almost ran out of pins, but then I remember I used about 100 of them for the sleeve for the antique quilts, back in the quilt show in February. Yup, this is the first quilt I have gotten around to quilting since the show! :P

Action shot of me meandering in the border. I had ran out of bobbin thread, so I'm taking a break. Then I hope to finish meandering the rest of the border before bed.

Yeah, I'm backwards, I did the border first. :D But it's the easiest! And I have never had trouble with my pinning, so I'm sure I'll be fine.

But I feel the urge to hurry up and get it quilted, I need the pins for the Star Struck quilt! :)

Leah
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10 comments:

  1. AnonymousTuesday, May 01, 2007 3:45:00 AM

    Oh the quilt is so beautiful Leah! The recipient will be so blessed.
    You may have inspired me to try a simple quilt. I would love to make something for my children.
    Thanks,
    Kathy

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  2. JoyceTuesday, May 01, 2007 4:53:00 AM

    That is an ultra cute quilt. I never dared to quilt teh border first but it definitely is easier . It's probably a good way to get back into it. I'll be watching to see how you do the hearts.

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  3. QuiltingFitzyTuesday, May 01, 2007 5:43:00 AM

    What are your plans for this quilt?

    Sure is cute!

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  4. Tracey in CTTuesday, May 01, 2007 6:43:00 AM

    The quilt is looking great. I like the way the light colored hearts are so subtle that you barely notice them until you take a second or third look. And the border fabric is very cute, I think there might be a piece of that lurking in my stash somewhere.

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  5. UnknownTuesday, May 01, 2007 7:09:00 AM

    The quilt is beautiful! Leah, I am always in awe when you quilt on your sewing machine! I am too scared to do something that big myself!!!

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  6. Doodlebug GailTuesday, May 01, 2007 8:35:00 AM

    Oh my - that's gorgeous and you're so quick as well! Lovely.

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  7. Quilter KathyTuesday, May 01, 2007 7:37:00 PM

    I have never heard of quilting the border first...I feel nervous for you now! Do you think you will get bubbles and tucks on the back? Maybe that's just me!!!

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  8. DannielleTuesday, May 01, 2007 9:42:00 PM

    That quilt is so, so pretty!

    I am so intimidated by machine quilting. The only thing I managed to get brave enough to try it on was a small (30"x30") piece of cheater quilt fabric.

    It will definitely be treasured!!

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  9. Carol E.Thursday, May 03, 2007 5:27:00 PM

    This is a beautiful quilt! I love it!

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  10. Elaine AdairTuesday, May 29, 2007 5:53:00 AM

    Soooo pretty!

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