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| I have been a member of the Hosta Forum for years, but this is my first post to the Quilting Forum.
I started a quilting project about 4 years ago, but I soon found that my old machine wasn't up to the challenge. I spent more time dealing with the machine than I did sewing, so I put the project aside. A couple of months ago I visited an avid quilter and was re-inspired. This time the first thing I did was buy a new machine, and wow, what a difference. These are photos of my first project which I just finished. I plan to fill in the spaces next to the tree trunks with a meandering stitch as soon as I take the machine quilting class I'm signed up for and do some practicing. I'm just finishing a small wall hanging for my office/sewing room, and I just purchased fabric for a baby quilt. My son and his wife are "working" on a baby, so I figured I'd better get working on a quilt. I need to get rid of this full time job so I can spend more time quilting, but winter's coming and the hosta are dying down, so I should have more time. I've already gotten so much information from the forum. I hope in the future I can be a contributor too.
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| Welcome!!!! That's a gorgeous tree skirt. I have been trying for years to make one and can't decide on a pattern. Is this one part paper pieced?? Rosa |
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| Welcome. It is great that your interest has re-emerged. It sound as if you are well on your way to being a seasoned quilter. Your tree skirt is lovily, I really like the star center. Looking forward to hearing more about your progress and seeing your accomplishments. Jayne |
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- Posted by teresa_nc7 (My Page) on Fri, Sep 23, 11 at 20:56
| Welcome, loisf! That tree skirt is gorgeous! You should be very proud of yourself. Can't wait to see other projects that you do. Teresa |
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- Posted by blueiris24 (My Page) on Fri, Sep 23, 11 at 21:10
| Wow! That is your first project?! You are on you way! Beautiful |
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- Posted by polardream (My Page) on Fri, Sep 23, 11 at 21:16
| Welcome loisf! You did a great job - a challenging design for a first project! Good for you for taking a machine quilting class - I hope you enjoy it. Sue/polardream |
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- Posted by toolgranny (My Page) on Sat, Sep 24, 11 at 0:55
| Wonderful job. I love your pattern and colors. It's good to know someone I can ask about my hostas. Linda in California |
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| Welcome! I started out at a different GardenWeb spot too I came to this forum a few years ago, after many years on the Florida Gardening forum. Your tree skirt is beautiful! Excellent job! Which machine did you get? It was obviously a good choice for you. Kate |
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| Welcome! Glad you are back at quilting.The tree skirt is lovely. TFS. ~Geraldine |
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- Posted by jennifer_in_va (My Page) on Sat, Sep 24, 11 at 8:59
| Welcome aboard the quilting board! We're glad you found us! Your first project turned out GREAT! I really find the pattern and colors appealing! Please continue to share with us about the start of your journey into quilting, and we're here to offer suggestions & help whenever you might need it! |
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| That's an impressive project for a first effort. Congratulations and welcome to the forum. |
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| Thank you for the warm welcome. The skirt is from a book called Mostly Christmas by Calico Printworks, Racine, WI, telephone 262-632-4224. I saw the quilt made up in a quilt shop. There's no paper piecing involved. The machine I got is a Janome Memory Craft 6600. I really love it. It has a 9" throat (I think that's what you call the distance between the needle and the body of the machine), so it's easier to work on larger pieces. And all the stitches - it'll take me years to explore them all. I took an applique class, and I'm signed up for a paper piecing class and the machine quilting class. My dream is to someday do a quilt where you take a landscape photo and turn it into a quilt. That's a way into the future though. I'm really excited about this baby quilt I'm just starting. It's a Bunny Hill Designs pattern with sailboats on it. I'm an avid sailboat racer so I hope this little grandchild-to-be takes an interest too. The main color is aqua-green, good for either a boy or girl. Well I'd better get started. The fabric just came out of the dryer. Thank you again for making me feel at home.
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| Don't know how I missed this thread, sorry for the late welcome, but I am glad you are here. Love the tree skirt and hope to see more from you soon. beverly |
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- Posted by geezerfolks (My Page) on Tue, Sep 27, 11 at 11:31
| Hi loisf and welcome....waving from Florida. Your tree skirt is exquisite! SharonG/FL |
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| I love your tree skirt and am very impressed with your first piece. You'll enjoy that skirt forever. |
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- Posted by bloomorelse (My Page) on Sat, Oct 8, 11 at 17:42
| That's a lovely tree skirt you made. Congrats and looking forward to more of your projects as you find more time. |
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| I agree with what everyone else has said about your tree skirt Loisf - it's wonderful and a great keepsake for many years to come. Sending a warm welcome to you from Australia Kristene |
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| Isn't the internet great? Here we are, from all over the country and the world, chatting about quilting. Thanks for the kind words, and hello from Minneapolis, Minnesota. |
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| Lois, I didn't realize you are a Minnesota girl ~ I lived in Hopkins for a long time and worked in east Minneapolis. Still one of my favorite cities ever and the home of our best friends. Kate |
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