Sunday, July 12, 2009

My First Quilt

I'm a little late to the party, but I'm jumping into the parade of quilts.
This is something Carrie and Camille have going but I think it ends tomorrow.
My first quilt, circa 1999.
Machine pieced and hand quilted.
little country quilt
It's very "country", but I'm still quite proud of it. It also taught me that hand quilting is not my cup of tea.
My latest quilt - the one I made for the Spring Fling pattern.
Way back in April.
I need to step it up.
Spring Fling

23 comments:

  1. MollyJuly 12, 2009 at 8:01 PM

    I love both! Don't worry, I just posted my first and latest quilts too...
    ~Molly :)

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  2. TerriawJuly 12, 2009 at 8:39 PM

    Your first quilt is so lovely. I especially love those trees. Looks like a fun project. And your most recent quilt is fabulous! I love how the different shades of colors move in each block, and how they pop with the white all around.

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  3. LurlineJuly 12, 2009 at 9:08 PM

    Both gorgeous quilt - it's nice to keep your first!
    Hugs - Lurline♥

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  4. rachel griffithJuly 12, 2009 at 9:33 PM

    hold. the. phone.
    THAT was your 1st quilt???
    it's amazing.

    and i think i've already told you that i heart your spring fling quilt.
    ♥

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  5. UnknownJuly 12, 2009 at 10:29 PM

    Hand quilted?! Zowie Zowie

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  6. CarrieJuly 12, 2009 at 11:04 PM

    Hi Anina ~ All that applique AND hand-quilting? Wow! I would be impressed even if that wasn't your first quilt! But since it is, I'm floored!

    I love the Spring Fling quilt too, it's a "happy quilt". And I absolutely the love the scrap binding, it's the perfect finish.

    Thank you for sharing your quilts!

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  7. dutchcomfortJuly 13, 2009 at 12:24 AM

    Your first quilt is adorable. It has a reference to the Geese in the Forest quilt! Handquilting, you love it or you don‘t.

    The Spring Fling quilt is fantabulous as I told before!

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  8. Sew Create It - JaneJuly 13, 2009 at 1:04 AM

    What pretty quilts!

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  9. CatherineJuly 13, 2009 at 3:18 AM

    Both your quilts are stunning. I can't believe that is you first. Awesome.

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  10. LindseyJuly 13, 2009 at 4:47 AM

    Good grief Anina! That is the most gorgeous "first quilt" I've ever seen....looks nothing like a first quilt at all! It looks like a well seasoned pro. Very nice!

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  11. NicholeJuly 13, 2009 at 7:33 AM

    that looks like an ambitious first quilt! it looks great!

    i also learned after my first couple quilts that hand quilting isn't for me either.

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  12. MichelleBJuly 13, 2009 at 9:05 AM

    I am so amazed that you hand quilted your first quilt and continued to quilt! It's a wonderful quilt.

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  13. ~Kris~July 13, 2009 at 9:43 AM

    Anina, this is really fun quilt and my favorite type -- country. When I first scrolled down and saw the photo, I thought, "WOW! She has a quilted chair. I wish I could learn to upholster one too!!"

    I am still working away on my Dear Jane. You are such a good teacher and motivator.

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  14. ilovebabyquiltsJuly 13, 2009 at 11:44 AM

    I love your newest one. Very sherbert-y.

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  15. Amanda JeanJuly 13, 2009 at 1:18 PM

    i think i need to echo what you commented on my post...isn't it amazing how our tastes change? :) both of your quilts are beautiful!

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  16. Nanette MerrillJuly 13, 2009 at 5:37 PM

    Wow that is an amazing first quilt. I'm not surprised though. Your quilts are all quality. Some people's first quilts are laughable. I know mine is!

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  17. Mary on Lake PulaskiJuly 13, 2009 at 9:44 PM

    Your first quilt is great - lots of quilting skills learned on that one! and Spring Fling is still on my to do list. Love your work.

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  18. ChaseJuly 13, 2009 at 11:01 PM

    your first quilt is amazing. I really love it!!! thanks for sharing

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  19. RobinJuly 14, 2009 at 2:07 AM

    Your first quilt is just lovely! So warm and homey looking. I love it... nearly as much as your latest quilt! You make such beautiful things and share so much. It is just awesome!

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  20. FlorenceJuly 16, 2009 at 12:21 AM

    wow, thats first quilt is amazing,,,,when you jump into something you run and jump, lol,,,,no way i could have done a first quilt like that,,,,

    your last is great also, so bright

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  21. dotti whiteJuly 16, 2009 at 5:36 PM

    Your first quilt is lovely--hand quilted and all! And I love your other quilt, as well! Thank you for sharing!

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  22. MamaTJuly 16, 2009 at 10:26 PM

    Thanks for sharing your quilts with us. It's so much fun to see everyone's. I'm trying to look at 10 every night.

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  23. instant cash AustraliaJuly 20, 2009 at 8:04 AM

    Wow!!! Your quilt designs were fabulous!!! I have so much fun looking at its photos!!! Thanks for the post!!!

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