Tuesday, July 13, 2010

My Very First Quilt --- Appliqueing and Embroidering : :

This week I began work on my very first quilt. I started creating some applique's with Anna Maria Horner's voile and I'm liking the look of it so far. I sketched out a basic design and have so far stuck closely to that, just with a little more hand stitching then I had planned. This fabric is so beautiful and delicate, which is why I love it so much, but it's buttery soft feel can be a little slippery through my fingers. I feel like I am finally getting used to working with it and I am so excited!


This is the very first step in creating the look I want on the bottom of the quilt,  a row of sweet yo-yo flowers!

I wish you could graze your hand over this picture and feel how soft and lovely this fabric feels with the texture from the yo-yo's!

Lots of hand stitching!

So, this is just a little peek into what I've gotten myself into. Hopefully, I'll be sharing again next Wednesday and each week until my very first quilt is finished! Be sure to let me know what you think, especially if you see this not working for some reason.  : )

44 comments:

  1. It's gorgeous so far. Keep up the good work!

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  2. looks lovely! ;) Cant wait to see the rest!

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  3. Beautiful! I KNOW just how soft and buttery the voile is! I have stashed up big on Little Folks fabric.

    Your hand stitching is so perfect and inspirational. Love it, definitely keep going.

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  4. Maureen, that is seriously gorgeous! I love the personal touch hand stitching gives a quilt. (and all of your creations, for that matter!)
    It's really pretty.

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  5. What a stunning quilt. the colors are beautiful. I can the texture so I can just imagine what it must feel like to snuggle up under it.

    Keep up the great work!

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  6. Gorgeous! Can't wait to see the final product :)

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  7. Thank you everyone! I am getting really excited about this project, your sweet comments mean so much.

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  8. Hello! Saw your posting on this at the forums at Etsy... this is sooo BEAUTIFUL! Love the colors & textures. Jewelry, accessories & knits are my main gig, but I do enjoy quilting. Working on a picnic quilt at the moment--hope to finish before summer's over and use it--LOL! Happy Days :o)

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  9. Lovely! I wish I had the patience to do a project like this!

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  10. A lot of work I'm sure but it's looking amazing.

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  11. oh my. it looks amazing so far :D i really love the colors you chose. stunning.

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  12. i can't believe this is your first quilting project! it looks gorgeous... love the yo-yo flowers :)

    xoxo,
    lesley

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  13. Quite ambitious but it looks like you are off to a good start. Love the embroidery! Thanks for sharing :)

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  14. Love your colors.. very cute! Had to follow you :)

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  15. How gorgeous!! Your creations are just beautiful - and what a great idea for those 'jet packs'!!

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  16. its going to be amazing! take your time and enjoy :)

    xo, Anna

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  17. Oh my! This is just stunning!! And it's your first quilt? I'm so impressed!!

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  18. This is amazing, I love all the colours you are using and I'm sure I could almost feel the texture too. Can't wait to see more x

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  19. beautiful little stitches! you are the bees knees in my book ;)

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  20. Hi Maureen, I envy you the time you have to create, even though I know it comes at a price. The quilt is amazing. Since you are thinking of boy items, something about the quilt made me think of a baseball diamond with maybe felt appliques that you can move around to play a game of "baseball"? Keep creating, your things are beautiful.

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  21. Just lovely. I too can't wait to see the rest.

    warmly,
    Jaime

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  22. Looks Fab!! Love the yo-yo flowers :-)

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  23. your quilt is off to a beautiful start. your work is very fine. i wish i could run my hand across it too, the fabrics look lovely

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  24. Absolutely gorgeous! I can't wait to see the finished project. You picked great fabric and colors. You're so talented with the needle! Thank you for all of the nice comments about my move.

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  25. Melissa - Thank you! Yes, and that price is sleep! : )

    Thank you everyone!

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  26. oh this is very nice!One day I will try my hand at quilting. I've always wanted to.

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  27. so pretty ~ i really like your hand~stitching and the colours you've used :)

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  28. I just love the way you combine fabrics - phenomenal!!

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  29. Looks wonderful! Pretty colors and great craftsmanship!

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  30. I just popped over from Anna Maria's blog, and I have to tell you ... I am impressed. Making the flowers out of her fabric is brilliant. I like the juxtaposition of the softness of her fabric gathered in the center against the graphic quality of the clear cut outer edge of the circle. The embroidery also is spot on. It is going to be a keeper. Carolina

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  31. I love the gentle blue background that makes the bright flower colors pop!!!

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  32. Wow...lovely! Very nice work. :)

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  33. very pretty! can't wait to see the finished quilt. i have always wanted to learn how to make one too! ;)

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  34. This is looking so great! I'm loving the yoyo flowers! : )

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  35. Absolutely lovely !!! I can't wait to see the rest !

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  36. Oooh....looking really cute!! Looking forward to see the complete one!!

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  37. I love these things but i never have the patience to do them. Nice work!

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