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Quilting: Double Hourglass Quilt for my boy
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Double Hourglass Quilt for my boy

Front

back hanging
Front hanging
Front
Corner
Back

Instructions

I found the instructions for this project at www.cluckclucksew.com under tutorials.
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Category: Quilting

Type of item: Functional

For: Boys

Style: Funky, Mod, Whimsical

What was your inspiration?

I wanted to make my son a twin size bed quilt in blues, turquoise, and lime green. I really liked that color combination with brown added to it. It's all from random fabric I had in my stash though so I did mess up with the whites. I'm kind of sad about that but really I think it's ok for my first quilt.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Square off the blocks. I didn't do that, but I didn't even know what that meant then.

 

18 comments

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Cat Sultan on craftsy.com
Cat Sultan
Mar 17, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
This is so colorful and graphic. I really had to hunt for those different whites you mentioned. In my opinion, varying shades of background fabric lend interest to a quilt. I think this is fantastic and I bet your son is quite happy with it too!
PerlenDiva on craftsy.com
PerlenDiva
Sep 18, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
It's awesome. Wouldn't have guessed that it's your first quilt!!
mo.sews on craftsy.com
mo.sews
May 11, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I'm blown away! This quilt rocks, different shades of white, that it's from your stash (awesome stash btw) and first time quilt??? This caught my eye immediately. Have you washed it? Because it looks so snug and comfy! Great job!
shimmerskys on craftsy.com
shimmerskys
May 11, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thankyou!! Yes, I washed it and it crinkled up. I like how it did that because it looks all snugly.
shimmerskys on craftsy.com
shimmerskys
May 11, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thankyou!! Yes, I washed it and it crinkled up. I like how it did that because it looks all snugly.
Gerry44 on craftsy.com
Gerry44
Mar 08, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Such nice colors in this quilt. I don't think I have seen it done this way It is stunning.
shimmerskys on craftsy.com
shimmerskys
Mar 08, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thankyou! :)
paholloway476392 on craftsy.com
paholloway476392
Feb 26, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I really like your quilt, particularly the colours. What fabric did you use?
shimmerskys on craftsy.com
shimmerskys
Feb 27, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks! Well the fabric is kind of random. The big blue dots are Michael Miller, The lime green birds is Valori Wells, but I really can't remember who the others were.
Kathy Haas on craftsy.com
Kathy Haas
Feb 23, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
You did a great job! It turned out beautiful.
shimmerskys on craftsy.com
shimmerskys
Feb 23, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Thanks! such nice comments. Makes me feel better about the whites too :) I thought I should say though this is my first quilt I pieced together and finished the top, but then it was set aside, since I get sidetracked, while I made another quilt for my youngest son. So it's the second quilt that I've sandwiched and put together :). The top has been sitting in my room since last summer! Feels good not to let it sit there anymore.
JE Martin on craftsy.com
JE Martin
Nov 05, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Its still the first top you've done - well done!
blueheron61 on craftsy.com
blueheron61
Feb 23, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I love this quilt. The colors are terrific. Impressive first quilt!
stitchingtimes on craftsy.com
stitchingtimes
Feb 23, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I agree with the others. The different whites really works. Great first quilt!
deborahc53 on craftsy.com
deborahc53
Feb 23, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
That turned out beautiful. I love that color combination as well. That doesn't look like a first-time quilt at all. Great job!
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qulady
Feb 23, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
this quilt is a delight! love the colors in it, i don't think the different whites are a mistake,( the whites in my quilts never quite match) it just adds to the magic of your quilt- great job for a first quilt!!
Bonnie Wilson on craftsy.com
Bonnie Wilson
Feb 22, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
This is great! I'm not sure what you meant by messing up the whites - you mean because they are different shades of white? I think that adds to the design. I really love that green fabric with the birds - and the striped binding!
shimmerskys on craftsy.com
shimmerskys
Feb 22, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks :). Yes, I had the fabric with the light blue dashed line on it, then bought the plain white later with the brown & white fabric, but silly me I forgot to take my fabric with me to the store. So I didn't want to buy anymore and just used it. Anyhow, I love the bird fabric too!

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