Mar 7, 2011

The Quilt is Finished!

 Wah-hooooooooooooo!
It feels so good to finally be done with my first real quilt. Sat-is-FACT-ion!
It really feels good to have completed a project like this. I ended up doing a few different methods of binding (whipstitch, ladder stitch, and machine stitching) and decided that the ladder stitch looked the best (on the first attempt). The ladder stitch took some time, but I think the results were worth it. I just didn't do well with the machine stitching and the whipstitch looked messy. I didn't pull any of them out, however. So I have a very unique binding!
I was so proud of my finished product that I took it outside for a photo shoot.
Ooooo, nice. Work it. Work it.
Yes, this quilt was a challenge and diversion for myself, but my kids have, throughout the process, claimed it for themselves. And, of course, that's who it was really for to begin with.
One more time, Wah-hoo!!!
And I'm so excited to finally be linking up with Canoe Ridge Creations for Sew Modern Monday! 
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10 comments:

  1. LeeMarch 7, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Congrats on your finish! It looks great! Love the quilting. Don't worry about the binding - that gives it character. : )

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  2. MeganMarch 7, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Yay for your finish! It looks fabulous! Thanks for linking up to {Sew} Modern Monday!

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  3. StaciMarch 7, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    I love this! Well done!

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  4. AnonymousMarch 7, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Awesome quilt... it is gorgeous. Just beautiful

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  5. TyraMarch 8, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    Oh my I LOVE this quilt! Such fun fabrics. I love that your kids claimed it for their own. My son sees me at the sewing machine and the first thing out of his mouth is, "is that for me???" And it usually is:)

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  6. Sara @ Sew SweetnessMarch 8, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    Congratulations!! Wow, your quilt looks great. And that backing is really awesome! That's such a cute picture of your kids and the quilt :-)

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  7. KD-QuiltsMarch 8, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    I love the scrappy look of the quilt! You did a great job!!

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  8. MaryMarch 8, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    I've been enjoying your site! I couldn't find a way to e-mail you, but I mentioned you on my blog (by giving you a Stylish Blogger Award!) at: http://www.bugglebeehandmade.com/2011/03/stylish-blogger-award.html

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  9. Katie BMarch 8, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    Very nice! I'm a fan of the ladder stitch too.

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  10. Kelly @ Vintage Fabric StudioMarch 9, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    so, so, so lovely! It turned out wonderful! you really know how to make a quilt 'work it'! lol!

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