birgitquilts Posted May 17, 2005 Report Share Posted May 17, 2005 We had a holiday yesterday and I spent all day quilting this lap size top made of blue and yellow star blocks from a swap of about two years ago. This was my very first "project" - we only set up my machine a week ago. Although there are several "issues" revealed in this quilt, I had a ball quilting it and simply had to share some pictrues with you! So, please don't be too harsh on me and don't laugh too hard... Next week, the showroom at Claudia's in Krefeld will be officially opened and I'm looking forward to attending the classes offered there... Best, Birgit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birgitquilts Posted May 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2005 Here comes a detailed view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birgitquilts Posted May 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2005 There must be a way of attaching more than one picture per post. I haven't figured out this yet. So here comes a detail of the back and then I'm done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debb1 Posted May 17, 2005 Report Share Posted May 17, 2005 Birgit- I can't imagine why anyone would laugh. I think it looks great! The stars and loops are very well made and I like the contrasting thread for the smaller loops. Well done and I can't even imagine how beautiful your work is going to be in the future. Debb1 Quilted-Joy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marhall57 Posted May 17, 2005 Report Share Posted May 17, 2005 Birgit -- it's beautiful. If this is only your first attempt, I can't wait to see what you're doing a year from now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanR Posted May 17, 2005 Report Share Posted May 17, 2005 Birgit -- It is wonderful!! How much practice did you do before doing this quilt? My machine is here, but we can't set up for at least one more week. I look at that and hope my first can be as good as that. Jan--Canada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnQuilts Posted May 17, 2005 Report Share Posted May 17, 2005 Very nicely done!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltaholi_518 Posted May 17, 2005 Report Share Posted May 17, 2005 WAAAYYYY better than my first, I can tell you that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birgitquilts Posted May 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2005 Jan, I know exactly how you feel. When my Millenium was delivered on May 3rd, I had ?vening meeting for two days in a row - and then we were leaving town for a long 4 day weekend. Only after everything was settled afterwards, we set up the machine for me to start playing... Prior to the quilt shown, I quilted a 60" muslin sandwich - kind of boring. So I pulled out a panel featuring a map of the USA and used this to practice stitching on lines (which I find prety difficult). And right after that, I had to mount a real top... I must admit, though, that I have quilted 4 tops using my home sewing machine on a machine frame. So moving that machine around is kind of familiar. Birgit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birgitquilts Posted May 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2005 Thank you very much everybody for your nice and encouraging feedback. This is a great site providing great advise. Birgit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
needlemagik Posted May 17, 2005 Report Share Posted May 17, 2005 Birgit - Nice job! Your first is lovely! Confidence is a beautiful thing! Now you Go Girl!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBL Posted May 18, 2005 Report Share Posted May 18, 2005 Hey Brigit that looks great!!!...I hope I do half as well with my first one. My Millenium will be here in one week...can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliMom Posted May 18, 2005 Report Share Posted May 18, 2005 Fabulous Job Birgit!!!! Congratulations! My first quilt did not look that good. Quiltingly, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nellie Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 Congratulations - what a wonderful beginning! I envy you as my Millie won't be delivered until the end of June - I want to demo it at a quilt show in Ohio first before the final go ahead. Yet, I am rearranging my space for the machine and have been telling everyone I am in business July 1. Sharing with all of you will be great. Nellie Indianapolis, Indiana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbWetzel Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 Good job... Practice always make it perfect. You did a good job with the stars and loops. They are one of my favorite stitches. Barb Wetzel Ivy Corner Quilting Altoona, Ia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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