My First Quilt

[Butterfly]

Well I did it. I made my first quilt  It's supposed to be a lap quilt but is large enough to cover a single bed lol, it's a gift for my daughter and she loves it. I have to say I learned a lot along the way.
1. I should have started off with something small for my first attempt!
2. For my next quilt I will make a plan first, even though it's not really in my nature, I realise it's something I will have to get to grips with.
3. Sewing can be back breaking, and I need to learn to pace myself and not be in such a rush to finish the project.
4. Learning how to bind the quilt, and breaking into a huge smile when the ends joined successfully. 
5. I didn't have a large enough hard surface to fasten the backing fabric to when making the quilt sandwich.
6. Sewing a straight line needs a lot of concentration lol.
7. Making something to give to someone you love is very satisfying.

I'm sure there are lots of things I've omitted, but nevertheless I thoroughly enjoyed the process and it's a journey I will be going on again soon.... but maybe with a smaller project  :thumbsup:

[SingingSinger]

Well done @Butterfly  I made my first small quilt over the summer and am now thinking of making one for my son. I'm glad your daughter loves hers. Any pictures?

[Ploshkin]

  I'm sure there are lots of things I've omitted,

Pictures? 

[Iminei]

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[Sheilago]

Backing Imi, in her campaign for photos

[Butterfly]

I will post a picture as soon as I get my subscription sorted 

[William]

Hello-

Well done, a wonderfull accomplishment.

Many more!

Oh, and please, pics...

[Butterfly]

  [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]  Well here it is .... a small thing (well bigger than I intended lol), but all my own work 


I hope you dont mind, I cropped your image so we see more quilt and less background... BTW its beautiful! Imi xxx

[Butterfly]

I'm sorry if it's too big but I haven't worked out how to reduce it in size yet 

[Ploshkin]

Well done.  How did you do the writing?

[mudcat]

I like it.  It's much like my very first quilt 40 some years ago except I made it from mixed materials (all of my leftovers from garment sewing). Random squares.  It ended up being a mega King size.  The idea of quilting was daunting so instead I tied it with yarn.

It's nice and fluffy like a comforter and seems like it will be nice and toasty this winter.

[Sara-S]

I love it.  It’s a simple design and the colors (though numerous) do not clash.  It is a lot for a first project so I’m impressed at your perseverance.

[Acorn]

Wot they said ^ ... and also, beautifully matched corners.   :thumbsup:

[Butterfly]

Well done.  How did you do the writing?

I used a template to trace letters on to a piece of white paper, then used a light box to trace on to material with a fabric marker pen.

The quilt is a bit hap hazard with regard to colours and writing, but in my defence I mostly used fabric that I already had and my enthusiasm to get it finished got in the way. The next quilt I make will be properly planned and I will take my time with it.

Thank you all for your comments.

[Ploshkin]

  The quilt is a bit hap hazard with regard to colours and writing, but in my defence I mostly used fabric that I already had and my enthusiasm to get it finished got in the way.

I find random colours  really hard to do , your enthusiasm must be the key to getting it right