DQSII - Progress Report #2
Finished! ^_^ Yay!
The Front
It measures 18" x 24" , hand appliqued, and the rest done by machine. I'm so excited to be finished with this. (So excited to finish in fact, that I forgot to make my label...sorry) This is a huge personal accomplishment for me, though. This is only my second quilt, I've never done this type of applique, and I've never done continuous binding. I committed myself to this design and for a little while I was thinking that I had bitten off more than I could chew! I was actually going to stop this quilt and do an easier design.
Oh yes, and my machine was having fun terrorizing me the entire time. I felt like I was using a sewing machine for the first time with this project. I'm telling you I was all thumbs. There are some flaws, but I suppose that just adds to it character. *shrugs* I just kept worrying about what my swap partner is going to think of it. I really hope she likes it. But I did it! Yay!!! So, I will be going to the post office today to ship this somewhere on this wonderful planet. I wonder who's going to receive it? ^_^
It's turned out beautifully - love the design.
Posted by: julie | Monday, 09 July 2007 at 10:34 AM
FRESH!
Posted by: melvin Hale | Monday, 09 July 2007 at 10:45 AM
I agree. Simply BEAUTIFUL!
Posted by: sophie | Monday, 09 July 2007 at 11:16 AM
Really NEATO design! I'd love it if *I* was your swap partner. Have you ever tried hand appliquing and/or hand quilting? Imho, it's far easier than on a machine as you have much more control and thus, more accurate results. Just a thought.
Posted by: Michele | Monday, 09 July 2007 at 11:37 AM
Totally gorgeous piece! Absolutely love!
Posted by: Charlene Teo | Monday, 09 July 2007 at 12:00 PM
Ooh, it's so MOD and wonderful! Aren't you glad you finished it now? I am!
Posted by: Lisa K. | Monday, 09 July 2007 at 12:17 PM
I love your take on the doll quilt, really individual.
Posted by: Fiona | Monday, 09 July 2007 at 02:57 PM
I love it - the design and colours are fab!
Posted by: Liz | Monday, 09 July 2007 at 03:28 PM
The quilting is just beautiful. I'm really impressed by the curves and the quilting pattern. And the patterned binding--I decided against doing the same on a quilt today, but after seeing yours, I wish I hadn't already cut up all the solid blue strips for my binding! Next time...
Posted by: kayla_d | Monday, 09 July 2007 at 09:15 PM
WOW! That is phenomenal! I am blown away by all the detail. You have done such a gorgeous job! What a lucky swap partner!
Posted by: Maritza | Monday, 09 July 2007 at 09:19 PM
AMAZING! Absolutely stunning, oh my.
Posted by: MissMeshell | Monday, 09 July 2007 at 10:39 PM
Congratulations on your finished object! I saw it at flickr and came over to read the post. I love the pattern, and the fabrics and they way you quilted it and the little arc in the bottom corner on the back. I can't imagine that your swap partner will be anything other than delighted.
Posted by: commonplaceiris | Tuesday, 10 July 2007 at 02:49 AM
Oh my goodness, what a beautiful quilt! I love the design and colors!
Posted by: Monica Andrade | Tuesday, 10 July 2007 at 02:49 PM
That is just so gorgeous! Your partner is going to flip out.
Posted by: Ashley | Wednesday, 11 July 2007 at 02:13 PM
wow. and look at the back. wow. i can't believe this is only your second quilt!
Posted by: robiewankenobie | Friday, 13 July 2007 at 08:50 AM
I adore this! I love the colors and the design. I find it hard to believe this is just your second quilt. Well done!
Posted by: Amanda | Saturday, 14 July 2007 at 02:42 PM
Thank you all for your comments! My head is as big as an hot air balloon right now! lol
Posted by: Rashida | Sunday, 15 July 2007 at 03:49 AM
Wow that is absolutely GORGEOUS!!! I love it. The fact that it made me stop and take a breath tells you just how much i am in love. wonderful WONDERFUL job
Posted by: Nubiancraftster | Sunday, 15 July 2007 at 11:25 AM
I was finally able to retrieve my swap quilt from the Post Office today. Thank you so much. It is absolutely fabulous! I can't believe you are a newbie quilter. It is beautifully designed and professionally executed. It will soon be hanging on my livingroom wall -- I've got the perfect spot for it.
Posted by: Ya! It arrived! | Tuesday, 17 July 2007 at 09:51 PM
YA! It arrived. I was finally able to retrieve my swap quilt from the Post Office today. Thank you so much. It is absolutely fabulous! I can't believe you are a newbie quilter. It is beautifully designed and professionally executed. It will soon be hanging on my livingroom wall -- I've got the perfect spot for it. Thank you so much for the care you took to create a gift for a stranger. Linda
Posted by: Linda P. DQSII Partner | Tuesday, 17 July 2007 at 09:53 PM
Beautiful! I want one for myself now!
Posted by: yaiAnn | Sunday, 22 July 2007 at 01:34 AM
I saw this on Tricia's blog from Lisa Congdon's blog and I had to find a bigger pic which led me to your blog. Love the design and colors here. Beautiful.
Posted by: rachel denbowlicious | Friday, 10 August 2007 at 04:28 PM
Oh my, this is so gorgeous! I especially like how asymmetrical they are. :)
Posted by: Amy | Saturday, 11 August 2007 at 08:39 AM
Just gorgeous!
Posted by: Dee | Friday, 17 August 2007 at 10:53 PM
SO BEAUTIFUL!
Posted by: Alicia A. | Friday, 01 February 2008 at 09:47 AM
Beautiful! Love the colors and the applique shapes. Very 'fashion forward'!!
Posted by: katie | Friday, 01 February 2008 at 10:03 AM
I love the colors and the design. Great job!
Posted by: Alisha | Friday, 01 February 2008 at 10:58 AM
This is so so so beautiful and so inspirational. I LOVE it!!!
Posted by: heide | Friday, 01 February 2008 at 11:13 AM
oh my!!! It is PERFECT!!! I love it!
With friendship,
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa thedomesticdiva | Friday, 01 February 2008 at 03:40 PM
Beautiful!
Great colors and fresh design.
Good job!
God bless,
Elaine
Posted by: Elaine | Saturday, 02 February 2008 at 12:17 AM
This is beautiful!!
Posted by: Crystal | Monday, 04 February 2008 at 10:08 AM
OK, let me repeat that… Tell me about my wet shower Wanna very nice joke?)) What do sea monsters eat for lunch? Fish and ships.
Posted by: aluplique | Thursday, 06 November 2008 at 03:22 AM