Based on the date on pictures, I think I started piecing my first Stack and Whack quilt back in August, 2009. Then sandwiched it, but never quilted it, for reasons explained recently. When I finally got started on the quilting, I was encouraged, and finally finished the binding yesterday! My quilting isn't perfect, but as I often say, it's good enough for who it's for --- ME! Actually, I'm a little proud (surprised might be a better word) of the cable quilting in the border. *big grin*
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| Fabric before cutting blocks |
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| My First Cable Border |
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| I like the back almost as much as the top! |
Sorry about so many pictures, but I figure if it took years to complete, maybe I should show why! *giggle*
Had both grandsons here earlier this week. The younger one now has six blocks completed and more underway. His brother traced the Indian Chief for him and printed his name on the headband. Notice how well the seams and points are done; not bad for a beginner, and a teen-aged boy at that! He did all the cutting and sewing; I did a little pinning and pressing. There will be more to come, but not for a couple of weeks. I'm proud of both of them!
After all the cutting and quilting, my entire house was covered with lint and "stuff"! So I spent literally all day today cleaning everything from ceiling fans to every floor in the house, and lots of laundry! I'm bone tired, but should sleep well tonight, with clean pj's, and clean sheets, and a clean me!
Don't know for sure what's next. While my quilting courage is up, I may try one of those two big patriotic quilts I've laid aside for a while, or I may start a smaller gift quilt.
Friday I'll go to a quilt show with the church quilters! That will be a fun day! Pictures will follow.
---"Love"
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The stack-n-whack is gorgeous and I love the fabric you started with. Good job? Your grandson is really doing a great job. The contrast of the yellow and blue is really fine and the stitching - how could he not do a fine stitching job with you as his teacher?
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Your quilt looks wonderful! You did a great job and it's more than just good enough! And your GS is doing a fabulous job as well! Love the star in a star. I sure wish I could go to the quilt show too. Can't wait to see the pictures!
ReplyDeleteWhooo hoo! A finish always feels good. Love, the quilting on your stack and whack is gorgeous! You have a right to feel a LOT proud. GS is on his way to a pretty nice quilt as well - he obviously inherited some quilting genes :)
ReplyDeleteThe stack and wack looks fantastic!!! You did a great job quilting it. You should be very proud.
ReplyDeleteYou DGS is doing a great job. That is not an easy first block. I can hardly wait to see his top finished. And I can hardly wait to see what you quilt next.
Your stack and whack is beautiful and your quilting on it looks really nice. You did a great job on it, it looks so pretty on the bed. Your GS did an amazing job on his blocks, too. The Indian Chief with his name really adds a great touch. Isn't it great to see him take so much interest in what his Dear Grandma does. Have fun at the quilt show!
ReplyDeleteI Love The Stack And Whack! And Your Grandson Is Off To A Wonderful Start But With A Teacher Like You I Expect A Much!
ReplyDeleteStack'n' Whack looks amazing! It's clever how you achieve such interesting patterns in the blocks. The cable quilting is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteYou GS' quilt is fantastic! Great work - he's going to give you a run for money at this rate.