Friday, July 23, 2010

Done, Done Done!!!

Yes it is done! It has been a long while since my last post but that is because I have been a busy bee! I have been working on finishing up my first ever quilt, and I finished it Wednesday. Ever since i have been cuddling up with it waiting for today to share it with all of you.  So instead of blabbing about it I will show you all the pictures:

Cliche Clothesline hanging. This picture does no justice it is much brighter in person! I just makes me smile :]
the back

My initials, the B is a little wonky, but hey that's okay!
A close up of my hand stitching and the binding.

So yes I decided to hand stitch it. I didn't want to jump into machine stitching, it is very intimidating! And I love how the hand stitching turned out. It took a bit longer then i hoped but it makes it that much more special. And the binding I'm impressed on how it came out. I watched a couple videos on you tube and tada! No problem there, i winged it on the corners, but it came out nicely.

So there you have it. I'm now addicted and I want to make more! My next idea is all polka dots! Or hexagons using the Moda Fandango line by Kate Spain. I'm so excited!

Make sure to check out other Friday finishes over on Amy's blog!

Peace & Love J-me

12 comments:

Tricia said...

Great job! :o) I especially like how you included the date and your initials.

Lesly said...

So bright and colourful! I can see why it makes you smile! Thanks for sharing this great finish!

Elizabeth said...

Wow! That is so beautiful! I love the bright colors and the bold design. I also love the pieced strip you put across the back. Fabulous finish!

xo -E

Kimberly said...

I am impressed you hand quilted a piece this large. Nice job. I love the colors you chose. How could you look at them and not be happy?!? Lovely finish.

psphyllissews said...

Congratulations on completing a wonderful first quilt!!!!

Jkellyaud said...

this is so pretty! I love the bright colors, congrats on an awesome finish!!

Michelle said...

Gorgeous! I love the vibrant colors against the black sashing. And cool on the hand-quilting! Although I am finally learn to FMQ, I do hand-quilting too. It does make the quilt special. Way to go on your first quilt!

Leslie said...

i absolutely love it!!!

Mona Keegan said...

Hello, I got to your lovely quilt via Sew 'n Tell Friday. What a beautiful quilt and your first? When I read about your Math degree, it struck a nerve. I am a retired accountant, C.P.A. and a quilter. Do you think the quilting scratches your math itch? That's what I think. Wonder how you feel about it. To me, quilting is math with color! Keep on, your are amazing.

Larri @ Seams Inspired said...

Beautiful! Very nice job on your finished quilt. Enjoy and treasure it. Thanks for sharing. Happy Sewing! :o)

www.seamsinspired.com

Jaimie said...

Yes it is my first one ever and it took a long time. For this one i just followed a patern, but for my next one i have to do the math to figure out how big i want it to be and how much yardage i need. Yes i think that it scratches my math itch! plus it's a lot of fun!

Pinksuedeshoe said...

Yay! It's finished! Congrats! I am impressed that you did it all by hand, my hand quilting project is still languishing at the bottom of a heap under my desk. Nice work!