Pic-Carolina Lily Quilt

12 years ago

I want to share the quilt I just completed. I started it in early 2009 (I think) for my MIL. I had just started quilting; it was one of the first quilts I began, and following directions (on my own) from the book "Big-Block Quilts" by Nancy Johnson-Srebro. I immediately got all the hard parts completed, up to adding the borders - I did not know yet how to do borders or bindings - and other projects got in the way. When I pulled it out recently, I was expecting to see lots of flaws and "Oh - no's". I was so happy to see it was well made and looking good - in my opinion. It is now finished - it is going to hang in a local store before I give it to her.

I asked questions here - learned alot from all you wonderful quilters, who I look to for advice, tips, and guidance. Thank you!

Sorry - to brag a little - no one else "gets-it". You all deserve a bunch of credit (or blame) for my enthusiasm & accomplishments quilting!!

This is my completely machine stitched binding sewn to the front

Comments (17)

teresa_nc7
12 years ago
Lovely! I like the simplicity of it. It's fine to toot your own horn here ------ toot, too too toot!

Teresa
day2day
12 years ago
Brag away. You've earned it. It's a beautiful quilt. Great job.
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nanajayne
12 years ago
It is always nice to appreciate your own work and be a bit proud. You have reason to be, nice job. TFS. Jayne
toolgranny
12 years ago
You did a wonderful job. It's charming and you have every right to be proud. What a lovely piece.
Robbi D.
12 years ago
That is worth bragging about! It's beautiful! I'm sure your MIL will appreciate it as well.

Robbi
lindaoh_gw
12 years ago
Beautiful! You earned the right to brag!
Linda OH
geezerfolks_SharonG_FL
12 years ago
I really like it! You are allowed to brag, boast, blow your own horn, etc. We understand!!!! Great job!!!!

SharonG/FL-IN
rosajoe_gw
12 years ago
Beautiful quilt and the binding looks fabulous!!!!!
Rosa
Kristene Smith
12 years ago
Your quilt looks fantastic! Well worth owning and displaying to everyone. Thanks for sharing.

Kristene
chickie1
12 years ago
It's beautiful. I bet it was a lovely surprise to see what a great job you did on it. Thanks for sharing.
Darlene
hallngarden
12 years ago
rivergirl, your quilt is beautiful. You can see how much love went into making. Thanks for sharing with us.
vicky4x4
12 years ago
I just LOVE your lily!!!

Vicky
fran1523
12 years ago
That is really lovely. Your fabric choices are great. Congratulations.
magothyrivergirl
Original Author
12 years ago
Thank you for your compliments, and allowing me to boast! :-)
Back to being humble.....and sewing.....working on a Jar Quilt that I am including some baskets with overflowing veggies, so I am figuring out how to make them. Every new project tests my skills. But, more is becoming automatic for me, so I don't have to think hard all the time!
lola99
12 years ago
Very nice quilt. It is fun to pull out something that you started a long time ago and finish it! Good job.
pirate_girl
12 years ago
Wow, RiverGirl,

Pls. never apologize for being proud of your work. You EARNED the right to be so. Beautful, wonderfully colored & great fabric choices indeed. It really has a graphic sort of pop to it (I think it's the black & white check).

Did you do the quilting? What is that quilting pls. in the central panel (background white) some kind of machine stitched meander?

Hanging in the store to boot? Good for you, well deserved indeed!!
atd_oc
12 years ago
I love it! Are you in a quilt guild? If there is one in your area I would highly suggest joining. It is inspirational and educational as well as a chance to share your talents as you learn from others.