stitched together
Monday, January 31, 2011This is one of those projects that I couldn't be happier about finishing. I honestly don't know why it took me so long. (Probably because I am a little (a lot) intimidated about quilting.)
Remember me talking about the twelve square quilt?
{Twelve women make twelve quilts in a virtual quilting bee. Each month a different quilter mails out fabric to the other members of the quilting bee. Everyone makes a quilt square using that fabric and fabric from their stash, according to some specification, but also bringing their own unique voice to the square. The squares are mailed back to the originator and they have the makings for a full quilt!}
So, eleven others made my squares. The only thing I had to do was sew the squares together and finish it off. The months passed and finally I decided to implement Kristyn's 15 minute method. Fifteen minutes a day. Or, fifteen minutes every other day. Or, fifteen minutes a week. I'm pretty sure I did fifteen minutes a month. Because that is how long it took me. Months.
I backed it with a thrifted sheet. Machine stitched it together and hand stitched the binding. I stink at hand sewing... and I'm okay with that.
I am beyond thrilled to have this finished. And the squares that the eleven others made couldn't be more special to me. Eleven gorgeous squares, made from eleven talented women, stitched together to make one sweet quilt for my Libby.
Pretty darn Amazing.
Happy Monday!
77 comments
Yay for you! I love the Ls stitched into the blocks. It's such a cheery quilt.
ReplyDeleteSo much fun to have a finished blanket. I am sure she loves such a happy quilt. I remind my small people that a mama made quilt is wrapping them in love - cheesy, but they love it.
ReplyDeleteCongrats! What beautiful, bright colors!
ReplyDeleteIt's very pretty, and that thrifted sheet is perfect for the back. Great job getting it finished.
ReplyDeleteA very beautiful achivement. I like this idea of the twelve square quilt,I would like to be part of one sooner or later.
ReplyDeleteBut even more I love the 15 minutes discipline, it is not frightening to make an engagement for such a short time!
I love the fabrics on it! I should try quilting sometime...
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful! So, are you converted to quilting yet? :)
ReplyDeleteOh, it's so beautiful! I am in awe of people who sew. What a wonderful keepsake for Libby.
ReplyDeleteI love it! I love the color, the fabric, the idea, and the finished product. Wow!
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely, well done!
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It's beautiful! well done!
ReplyDeleteThat's beautiful and cheerful!
ReplyDeletefWhat a perfect quilt for your girly! Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful! Awesome job!
ReplyDeleteNo matter how long it took you, it's gorgeous! I love the colors!
ReplyDeleteAwwww. She can't get that store bought! What a lucky girl.
ReplyDeleteTruly amazing, I love the colours!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this. And I especially love that it was such a collaborative process... Well done everybody!
ReplyDeleteClaire
awesome! that sheet is the perfect backing! (also, my quilt is still not finished and i think my vqb was a year before yours...._
ReplyDeleteAwesome quilt! And such a lovely story behind it as well.
ReplyDeletelove it! And it would have taken me years...to finish. What a great corner!
ReplyDeleteWow, oh, wow. This is beautiful!!! Love the pinks and flowers. What a treasure. It makes me happy just looking at it.
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful and it got done when it was supposed to. Sometimes I need to let things ferment awhile till I've got the right plan. You also need to give yourself credit for the quilt squares you made for other people. That took a whole year!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on finishing a big project! It looks great :)
ReplyDeleteOh, that's gorgeous - very worth it in the end!
ReplyDeleteit turned out wonderful. I love the vintage sheet that you used for the binding and back....perfect. And lucky Libby gets the benefits of all that hard work.
ReplyDeleteIt may have taken long, but it beautiful. The colors are happy and bright, it makes you smile.
ReplyDeleteYou made me laugh with that "15 minutes a month" bit. I so understand what you mean about trying to keep up with best intentions.
ReplyDeleteA new month begins tomorrow! xo
Yeah you! I'm in the middle of 6 quilt classes at a local quilt shop and really excited about them. What is it with knitting and quilting? Must our hands ALWAYS have a needle in them? LOL
ReplyDeleteHey! It looks wonderful! And doesn't it feel great to finish something? Love this idea---because YOU get to chose the fabric, which, we all know, is the most important step in making a quilt!
ReplyDeleteAw, the quilt is so beautiful. Perfect in every way for a young girl. Love it!
ReplyDeleteOoooooh, how lovely is this quilt. I too would be thrilled with the way it turned out. Sometimes it's the best things that take so long to finish and accomplish.
ReplyDeleteGreat job on that sweet quilt there!! Good on you. Kind regards, Anita.
ReplyDeleteLove the beautiful colors...on the quilt and the walls. I didn't know that was the concept behind the quilt- that is both fun and interesting.
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I love it! Great work!
ReplyDeleteI can see why you love it. That is really pretty. And I love the fact that it is a group project.
ReplyDeleteAs a pink and green fan, I love this Leslie! And my mom and I are enrolled in a beginners quilting class!
ReplyDeleteI have a retro skirt in the very same material as your backing - how funny!
ReplyDeleteit's absolutely PERFECT! I love all the fabrics you sent out. this will be a keepsake she'll treasure forever. step by step and it's finished!
ReplyDeleteI love quilts, but am not a quilter. I could be if I wanted to, but all those little pieces intimidate me. What a treat to have others make the squares for you. You did a great job putting them together and no one will know by looking how you feel about your hand stitching. When I teach someone to sew I always tell them that there will be something wrong or that you don't like, but no one else will notice unless you tell them about it!
ReplyDeleteIt's super cute!!!
ReplyDeleteThe quilt is lovely, Les! So happy you got it finished. I'm sure Libby is happy, too.
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oh, i love, love it! I looks perfect in her green room!
ReplyDeleteit looks great! I still haven't sewn mine up...in fact, i came across them today.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love the colors you chose.
ReplyDeleteI would love to get involved with a virtual quilting bee sometime!
It's beautiful! I just finished my very first quilt and something feels so *meaningful* about it. Having 11 additional squares from other thoughtful crafty ladies must make Libby's quilt feel extra special! Thanks for the link to the 15 minute method...great idea.
ReplyDeleteYou did it. It doesn't matter how long it took. well done you.
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing! I love the colors and the quality of your quilting is outstanding. Don't be intimidated - QUILT MORE :)
ReplyDeleteFantastic! I wish I had the money to hire you to do my daughter's room. Just lovely!
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