I haven't been quilting all that long, so haven't finished a lot of projects, but just finished the most complicated quilt I have attempted so far. I am awed by many of the beautiful quilts posted on this group, but I am still proud to have this one finished, and have it turn out even better than I expected. I was not sure all the colors would work together as I gathered the fabric, and it is not colors I would ever imagine I would pick but I love the way it turned out. Check out this link to have a look:
Finished Farm quilt
Mar 22, 2009
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Heidi in MassachusettsVery nice Heidi. You have every right to be proud!
Wish i could say I had finished something - anything! Oh well, I'm going to go cut a few square while my potatoes are boiling.
Marilyn in Alberta, Canada
Great job Heidi! It looks marvelous! Nancy
Heidi - that is truly lovely. No wonder you are proud of it!! You should be. Thanks so much for sharing the pictures.
TerriLee in WA (state)
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Atta girl, Heidi. Way to go! I love red and green quilts, there's one in the master bedroom that always makes me smile. Happy dancing for you, Polly
Very well done... and look at all those nice and sharp points... always a challenge for a beginner... but clearly you've got the knack!
Pretty quilt!
Great job. You are right to be proud.
Heidi, that's fantastic! Quilting and its trials, tribulations and successes are a lifelong journey. The daughter of a friend of mine would absolutely adore that quilt as she does dressage riding. You've just given me a great idea...... Well done girl.
cheers Bronnie Down Under
You did a wonderful job. Very complex and good choice of colors and placement. Keep up the good work. What is the next project?
John
2 next projects: a table runner for my guild challenge "Four fats and a stripe" The stripe is driving me crazy, the stripe I have is directional as well as striped. Have to let my perfectionism go a little on that one. Also, just starting to plan a table topper for sister-in-law based on one with chicks in the latest Fons and Porter Love of Quilts. I have been resistant to applique but am going to spread my wings a little on that one. Finally found a hobby that suits my love of order and patterns.
Heidi
I agree! Wonderful job. I really like the way you put in the pictoral blocks. Your points are very nice and your color choices are just lovely. Well done!!!
Heidi, your quilt is gorgeous! You absolutely should be proud! If you hadn't told us that you were somewhat of a newbie quilter, I would never have known it. Looks like a professional job to me. :-)
Best regards, Michelle in NV
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Wow! That's wonderful--and beyond amazing for a newish quilter. You're a natural!
--Heidi
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Full disclosure- new quilter but years of clothing construction experience. I knew how to sew coming in, that really helped.
Heidi in Mass.
Wow, that's a *really* nice piece of work! Your colors are lovely together. You did a great job!
Sherry
It's beautiful, Heidi. I would guess your friend likes horses! Well done for tackling something complex. Your friend is going to love this quilt. The use of 'feature fabrics' makes it even more special. A great quilt to see on a rather grey morning. . In message , Heidi writes
Wow.
--pig
And why wouldn't you be bursting with pride, Heidi? It's a *wonderful quilt! Congratulations. :)
Heidi: Wow! For a relative beginner, you are off to a very good start. The colors are good and the set is clever. PAT in Virginia
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