We did nothing much at all so I don't have a whole lot to report but my first quilt is finished!!:
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| I'm much happier with the red now I have the binding on.... |
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| It's a "stack & whack" quilt made up of nine blocks. |
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| Wendy, who runs the quilt group, kindly made me a label on her fancy pants (love that phrase Ashley!!) sewing machine.... |
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| I even managed to mitre my corners....
So it took me three weeks from start to finish but a lot of that was hanging about waiting for my next class for help. I'm all fired up to make more now!!
I want to do the boys a patriotic quilt each; a teal & pink one for our lounge; my Mum wants one; one made from 1930's style fabrics; a Dresden plate, etc, etc!!
Yesterday, I finished my first proper fairisle knitting project:
Milo, refusing to look at the camera (never work with animals or children!!)
 "I'm not looking at you..." 
"No way...."
"Oh, go on then...."
It makes him look as though he is wearing it under protest, but Milo loves a jumper - he's not got a lot of hair on his undercarriage and feels the cold.
The snowflakes were a right pain and I had to frog them about ten times, I shan't be doing another any time soon - despite Mr G's requests for a Christmas jumper!!
Speaking of Mr G, we have nearly come to blows this weekend because my friend has some GORGEOUS chihuahua puppies and He Won't Let Me Have One >:0(
I mean, how could you resist?:
Nine times out of ten I get my own way, but every so often Mr G puts his foot down over something and this is one of those things....
hugs,
S x
PS Sharon - I hope you're reading, between my phone & laptop your email has disappeared so I don't have your address, please resend it honey!!
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Wow, what a gorgeous quilt!! Well done!! :) I bet it's lovely to snuggle under, especially in the dreary weather we're having today (it's windy, cold, and drizzling).
ReplyDeleteAnd what a cute doggy jumper!! :D I love the photos!
Ashley x
Cutest quilt my love. Clever girl, it's simply lush. Shame re the puppy, but Milo is so lush, and his jumper cracked me up. What can we call a dog jumper........ a Dumper......
ReplyDeleteHe is hilarious the way he avoids the camera.
I loved the name Milo for a boy, great name.
OK must crack on with the packing. x
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Love the quilt and the doggy jumper. Can't believe it's your first quilt - looks really professional! P.S. I've e-mailed you my address again. XXXX
ReplyDeletewonderful post my lovely that quilt is the bee's knee's= so lovely!! guess what ive been up to my u.f.o's! and im really enjoying a new project my quilt made from tea towels!
ReplyDeletelove your doggy choppys in his fabulous knit wear!!!! cute!!!!! xxxx
Beautiful quilt Sarah and very cute dog jumper.
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Love the quilt the binding has pulled all the colours together = well done. The doggy jumper is fab too Debs x
ReplyDeleteYour quilt has turned out so beautiful, you clever little sausage! I'm glad you like the red now. I loved it even when you expressed doubts. love a bit of red me. One of the mums at school has a chihuahua crossed with a shitzu. Sooooooo cute!
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Is there no end to your talents, my lovely?! Your quilt is gorgeous and that little jumper is just the bees' knees! I love it!!
ReplyDeleteYou are officially SuperWoman!
Sarahx
Your quilt is gorgeous Sarah, well done. There'll be no stopping you now. I love the dog jumper and don't we look embarrassed that Mum is taking photos! :)
ReplyDeleteAnne xx
Well done on the quilt and Milos' jumper! You've got the quilting bug!
ReplyDeleteThat Chihuahau pup is gorgeous, love his spotty paws!
Sandie xx
that's your first quilt? you did a wonderful job sarah! the date, & label are the perfect personal touch. what cute dogs. i want to give them hugs. :)
ReplyDeleteSarah, is there nothing that you can't turn your hand to and do extremely well. The quilt is utterly gorgeous and Milo's jumper is a delight.
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That quilt is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove the quilt Sarah and Milo s jumpers way too cute,lots of love,xxx
ReplyDeleteI absolutley adore your first quilt! Great color scheme and such a sweet label you made!
ReplyDeleteAww your doggie is adorable and well done on the fair isle. It looks great on your doggy. Niki x
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful first quilt. If you're anything like me, you'll be hooked and have a second one done in no time. Happy quilting! Lesley x
ReplyDeleteI never saw this post!! It must have been when we were away or I would never have not commented!
ReplyDeleteYour quilt looks amazing! I agree with you about the red looking nice now with the binding, it really helps to pull it all together.
Milo looks So cute in that jumper and how amazing that you can knit fairisle! You clever thing :D
Ashley xxxx