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Quilting: Second Project
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Second Project

Second attempt

Second attempt

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This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
Hand-Stitched Collage Quilts »

Instructions

I made a mistake with this project. I trimmed the block too closely, so when binding I had a choice of cutting off some of the flowers and stems or fusing the edging and ending up with a ridge. HINT TO SELF: don't use scissors when you are tired!!!!

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Category: Quilting

Type of item: Home Decor

For: Home

Style: Whimsical


Materials

Hand dyed cotton for background, cotton, Coton Perle, wool batting

What was your inspiration?

I really enjoyed making the first piece, so thought it would be nice to have a pair of 'flowers in vases', so this is the result.

What are you most proud of?

Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks? I love learning new skills. Thank you, Laura!

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

I made a BIG mistake with this one. I trimmed the block too close to the flowers and leaves, which meant that the binding didn't look as good as it might have. Don't use scissors when you are tired!

 

19 comments

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giquilt on craftsy.com
Apr 28, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I love your vases may have to sign up for the class.
ndlz1 on craftsy.com
Jan 26, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
A very good job indeed! I can't tell from the picture, did you stiple quilt the background or did you iron onto the scrim of batting as Laura showed?
Teddymaker on craftsy.com
Jan 27, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Hi. No, I haven't quilted the background. I forgot to place the backing fabric into position before fusing the scalloped border...not my finest hour!
soulard on craftsy.com
Jan 24, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I love your project especially the scalloped border. I thought I was the only one who made so-called "mistakes" like that. Linda
Teddymaker on craftsy.com
Jan 27, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Many thanks. I bought a couple of decorative blades for this project. I can see me using them for lots of different projects.
Teddymaker on craftsy.com
Jan 27, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Many thanks. I bought a couple of decorative blades for this project. I can see me using them for lots of different projects.
KatieQ on craftsy.com
Jan 18, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
This is a wonderful project. I love your hand dyed background fabric. I think the border looks great. I never would have guessed it was not exactly as you planned.
Teddymaker on craftsy.com
Jan 24, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you, Katie!
Melchiorreo on craftsy.com
Jan 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Very very pretty! How long did your project take?????
Teddymaker on craftsy.com
Jan 13, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
The project took a day to complete plus the time it took to hand dye the background fabric. I sketched out the design on paper first. Cutting out and fusing the fabric pieces didn't take long.The hand stitching took about 3 hours.
Melchiorreo on craftsy.com
Jan 13, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Wow!!!! Very impressive;)
Melchiorreo on craftsy.com
Jan 13, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Wow!!!! Very impressive;)
Doreen Bone on craftsy.com
Jan 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
It's ...We wouldn't have known about your 'mistake'......Doreen
Teddymaker on craftsy.com
Jan 13, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
I could have kicked myself - but thought I might do worse damage by taking the borders off. Many thanks
Doreen Bone on craftsy.com
Jan 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
We won't know about your 'mistake'. It's such a pretty quilt.
Danser70 on craftsy.com
Jan 12, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful.
Teddymaker on craftsy.com
Jan 13, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you!
Laura Wasilowski on craftsy.com
Laura Wasilowski
Craftsy Instructor
Jan 10, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
More great work. Love the color choices.
Teddymaker on craftsy.com
Jan 11, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you, Laura. So much fun!