I think I'm going to go to the quilt shop today to get some backing fabric to match it and try to get it finished up today. I would love to also find a good book on quilting. I really would like to take a beginner's class, but I didn't see any listed in the shop newsletter. Maybe in another month or so they'll have one. Thank you for the encouragement everyone!! :) It's so much fun to learn something new!
I also worked on My Lady's Quaker last night. I got the bottom of her skirt finished. It's looking so cute. I'll take a pic when I have a little more progress. Write soon!
Good job Nicole! Looks great, even though the seams might not match up exact!
ReplyDeleteWow, Nicole! I am very impressed - it looks wonderful and you really did a lot yesterday!
ReplyDeleteThe Quaker Lady is so pretty - I can't wait to see what colors you chose.
Great job, Nicole! Looks awesome - way to go, girlie! I love quilting but never do the triangles very well so I'll drool over yours. LOL
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It's great Nicole! Congrats! You did a beautiful job!
ReplyDeleteGood stuff! It looks great, Nicole! I hope you find a nice backing fabric. As for the Lady's Quaker, did you see the designer has a Gentleman's Quaker now too? :D
ReplyDeleteWow that was quick! I think it turned out great. Look forward to seeing more.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job!!
ReplyDeleteIt looks great from here! I think you've been bitten by the Quilting Bug! The colours are great.
ReplyDeleteI hope you do find a quilting class in the fall. They're a lot of fun. I'm sure your shop can recommend a good book.
Wow, Nicole, you sew very fast!
ReplyDeleteI love the blues and browns you used, it looks great.
I can never do triangles right, so I'm jealous!
Great job Nicole!!! Your seams may not match up, but it's hard to tell that. You did such a wonderful job for your first quilt. The key to getting everything lined up is pinning, pinning, pinning! One book that I love is Fons and Porter's Guide to Quilting. And I have one other one that I use a lot, but it's packed up right now. As soon as I unpack it, I'll send you the title, but the F&P book is really good. The other may be the Complete Guide to Quilting but I'm not sure who it's by. I'll let you know.
ReplyDeleteThat is really beautiful Nicole!! You did a really beautiful job on it! If you happen to find a good learning book, please let me know. I have always wanted to learn and so wanted to take lessons in Harlingen TX when we lived down that way. But without a car, I never did get to do that. The fabrics are gorgeous. I can hardly wait for LHN's new Library pattern to come out. The snippits are lovely.
ReplyDeleteYour first quilt - great job Nicole! The book I love to use is "All About Quilting from A to Z". It has really helped me a lot!
ReplyDeleteLooks wonderful ! I have never quilted, but took a look at the pattern and it seems pretty straight forward, so I may give it a try, just need to find some fabric.
ReplyDeleteThat looks great! Check with your shop -- a lot of shops do one-on-one lessons for newbies.
ReplyDeleteGreat job! Love the fabric...I'm a coffee fiend too. :)
ReplyDeleteit looks wonderful Nicole!!!
ReplyDeleteOnce I get done with all my gardening work, I may have to make myself give one a go!!!
You did a great job!
I think that it looks great!!
ReplyDeleteWow!! This is beautiful!!!!! You really got a lot done!!!!
ReplyDeleteI just happened upon your blog while searching for directions on how to use Rolaframe that I got from a friend. Your stitching is beautiful!!I love the Riddle. Your quilting is great too. Glad I found your blog. I love cross stitch so addicting!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors
ReplyDeleteYou Go GIRL! I just love those colors...and do you think anyone's seams are straight totally? NO! They aren't! Make "peace/piece" with your sewing machine and you'll have a whole other hobby!
ReplyDeleteGreat job Nicole. I'd like to learn to quilt too!
ReplyDeleteWow Nicole its lovely and its your first - you are a natural.
ReplyDeleteGreat job!! You ARE a quilter!! Love it~ Faye
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love the coffee fabric!
ReplyDeleteGosh, Nicole, I've been slow in keeping up with blogs and now you're quilting! Very cool.
ReplyDeleteI do love your Finch Song - something is peaceful and light about it.
I was catching up on your other posts, too. Your sons are so grown up now! And very handsome, too!
Hurrah! You can do it :)
ReplyDeleteand a very nice job too.
for matching up the seams, if it really bothers you, buy some Clover brand 'Fork Pins'
they are a bit on the pricey side but the amount of time they have saved me is priceless! As I am one of those fussy seam people who will undo any unmatched seams & resew, these pins are worth every cent - they really work!
Did I mention that I love my pins :)
This is what they look like
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Looks beautiful, Nicole!! I love those fabrics so much. There are some interest quilting clips on youtube..I love browsing them. Can't wait to see when it's all finished!
ReplyDeleteIt looks terrific! Quilting looks fun. I'd love to get into it myself one day. Maybe when I have more time on my hands. :)
ReplyDeleteOh wow, it's great! Love the patterns can't wait to see it finished :-).
ReplyDeleteIs really beautiful! wow!!! I like it so much!
ReplyDeleteGeorgia Bonesteel has some good hand quilting books. I learned to quilt based on one of her books. They are out of print now but can usually be found at the library.
ReplyDeleteYou did a wonderful job on the piecing. I always say the little mistakes and mishaps give the quilt character! Now you have me inspired to pull out my machine and make a trip to the fabric shop!
It looks great Nicole - congrats on your first quilt top finish! I love that Bistro line of fabric even though I don't drink coffee LOL. I have been a quilter for over 15 yrs and it is hard balancing my dual addictions. Just love your Finch Song finish and it's one of the best SB patterns to come out in a long time IMHO. I think I may have to have it.....
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