I finished (at least I hope it's finished!) the quilting on my big Civil War quilt a few minutes ago. Of course, as I examine it closely over the next few days, I'm sure I'll discover some places that need to be corrected, but right at this moment, I think I can live with it! My free-motion quilting cannot compare to those of you who have been doing it for a while, but just bear in mind that this is my first real project for FMQ'ing, and you might know I would try it on a big quilt, 90" square, that I didn't even have a pattern for! Oh well, just remember I've said all along I would probably ruin some fairly nice quilt tops while learning to free-motion, but I did the best I could, and I'm glad it's finished --- hopefully --- except for the binding and a label (which may be a book to describe all my learning experiences with this particular project)!
Also I want to say "Thank You" for all the encouragement I've received from several of you. That helped me to stay focused and not to give up.
So here are some shots taken as soon as I finished late this afternoon when the lighting was not the best. When it's bound, I'll try to get full and better pictures. I promise these will be the last ones until the binding is finished.
Soon it will be time to move on to something else, like another donation quilt, or maybe cleaning house would be better!
---"Love".
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The feathers on your quilt look very good to me. Quite a nice job of machine quilting.
ReplyDeleteWell done, Love! Your quilt is beautiful. I love the little feathers you have in the outside corners. Such pretty details. House cleaning always seems to beckon around here -- the price I pay for having pets!
ReplyDeleteI love this pattern. You did a great job--and you didn't even have a pattern.
ReplyDeleteThen the quilting just finished it off beautifully. I can't believe you quilted such great feathers as a new machine quilter!! Wonderful!
The quilting looks fabulous to me! You are not an official FMQ expert! Binding it will be done before you know it and that always makes them look even better. How big were the individual squares? You may have told us, but I don't remember.
ReplyDeleteOf course, I meant that you are NOW an official FMQ expert! Thanks for pointing out the typo to me.
DeleteAt least I had a good giggle, but all will know that the NOT is closer to the truth. ---"Love"
DeleteWow! I! love it! The feathers look amazing, well done you x
ReplyDeleteLove, your quilt is beautiful! I love the colors you chose and the quilting really makes it shine.
ReplyDeleteI am so impressed by your FMQ. I used a lot of gold paper when I was starting to FMQ as well. Congratulations on a beautiful finish.
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