Showing posts with label 1st Ever Quilt. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1st Ever Quilt. Show all posts

Friday, March 16, 2012

Taking the Next Step

Well I started the next step tonight before I put ALL of the blocks together in my 1st Ever Quilt.


I created a quater of the blocks and started to cut them up, but then realised that the blocks aren't perfectly square (17") which means I need to trim them, however my cutting mat is only 17" wide which I thought wouldn't be a problem but the last one I cut (after I realised this problem) proved that I need a larger mat so I can try and create more of a perfect square by viewing the grid under the block so I can see what edges need trimming. I believe that involves another trip to spotlight. 


Thankfully I had only cut up 3 of the 9 blocks from the original pattern (crib size). The plan was to cut up the 9 blocks, place them out to see how things look and then start on the extra blocks to make it a queen sized quilt.


I couldn't help but place the three blocks I had cut onto the floor to see what kind of result I have to look forward too, what do you think?



Once I have more blocks cut I'll be able to space out the colours some more, I've used 10 different fabrics so that SHOULD (I hope) create more room.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

On a Roll

After a bit of house work today and then a quick "stroll" down to spotlight I was able to justify spending this afternoon on my "1st Quilt Ever" I thought I was getting some amazing progress down until I heard the garage door open and the kids were home... opps caught out!



I had my blocks spread out all over the lounge floor... organisation plus 11 month old... equals mess so I quickly picked it all up and waiting for bed time...


And then I sewed together my first block!!! doesn't line up completely correct but hey! it's a first :-)




Now for the other 30!!!

1st Ever Quilt

I've decided to run though the "1st Ever Quilt" tutorial from Obsessively Stitching for my next quilt.


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It is the first I've started from scratch and I hope to make it a lot bigger, than the crib size in this tutorial so will see how I go. I've decided to use the Aubusson Range for this quilt. Best head off and start cutting <3