Lorrie Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 This is what I have been up to. My mom decided that I need another hobby.. Yeah I need that like I need a hole in my head. We believe this is a Queen sized quilt. I don't have the measurements because it's at my mom's. She just took it off the long arm machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B@BlissStreet Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 :yay:Love it, love it, love it! Great job. I'll call you this afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-GRAN-ONES Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 love it..and lov the colors.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyT Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 It looks great!!!!! I agree with your mom....it's just like friends in the fact that you just can't have too many hobbies!!!!!!!! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorrie Posted February 4, 2011 Author Share Posted February 4, 2011 Thanks everyone!Now I am working on a blue colored one and the rust colored one that I made is on the long arm being quilted. I should have more pictures when it is done:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemylabs Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Oh Lorri, I love it! The colors are so pretty. I don't make quilts, but own several. I inherited several from my husband's grandmother. So...these are OLD. My favorite one is Grandmother's Flower Garden. I've always wanted to quilt, but just never got around to it. You'll have to post your pictures when you get the next one done. Nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Absolutely gorgeous quilt.We also inherited a quilt from my hubby's grandmother. It was made entirely from hubby's and both of his brother's clothes when they were little. 1940s and 1950s...lol.I started a quilt in 1999...well lets say I have a lot of the sections/blocks done but not all. My mother...who lived with us...was dying of cancer and spent the best part of the day in bed upstairs. My sewing machine is in the spare bedroom upstairs so I decided I would do sewing to be near in case she needed me. I WAS making some clothes for myself but then decided to make a quilt. Well...when she got really bad I quit and thought I would get back to it after she passed away. It's been 11 years and I still can't bring myself to work on it...brings back the bad memories. I was so excited too because hubby had just bought me a really good sewing machine for Christmas in 1998 and this was going to be my first real project other than making clothing. I MUST get back to sewing. Have fun.Oh...and I have way too many hobbies/crafts that I love to do. Change is a good thing. I can get bored very easily doing the same thing over and over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovelyLathers Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 It is beautiful! I love quilting, wish I had more time for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlelady Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 That is one nice quilt! Since I decided to close/sell my business, I started making rag quilts. It's so much fun!You do really nice work!Carrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorrie Posted February 4, 2011 Author Share Posted February 4, 2011 Thank you. It is only the second one I have even made. I am so not a sewer but these seem to be fun to make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 (edited) Thank you. It is only the second one I have even made. I am so not a sewer but these seem to be fun to make.And the nice part is...if it's just not quite right it doesn't matter. When making clothing it has to be right or it doesn't fit or look right. I remember sewing all of the clothes back in 1979 when we took our kids to Disney World. It was winter here and really hot there so I wanted some new summer stuff. I used to NOT try the clothes on till I was done and actually going to wear them. BIG mistake! I made a 3 piece outfit...pants, top and jacket. OMG...the sleeves in the jacket were too long but at least I could roll them up. But the darts in the front were not even...couldn't do anything about that though. I like sewing stuffed "dolls" and crafty type things more than clothes. But..I did get better at it and forced myself to try on as I'm making them. I also now spend the time ripping something out and sewing it again rather than thinking...oh this won't matter. lol Edited February 5, 2011 by Maggie left out a word Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B@BlissStreet Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Now if I could just decide on a color scheme for my new bedroom set...guess I know I need to order my quilt and then choose sheets! Can you rock one out in a King size, or is that not possible on the long arm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deena Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 How can you not call yourself a sewer with that beautiful creation. Can't wait to see the other's when you finish them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorrie Posted February 5, 2011 Author Share Posted February 5, 2011 Now if I could just decide on a color scheme for my new bedroom set...guess I know I need to order my quilt and then choose sheets! Can you rock one out in a King size, or is that not possible on the long arm?Yup. The rust one I made was a king size. That one went on the long arm today. And I am working on a full size blue one.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorrie Posted February 5, 2011 Author Share Posted February 5, 2011 And the nice part is...if it's just not quite right it doesn't matter. When making clothing it has to be right or it doesn't fit or look right. I remember sewing all of the clothes back in 1979 when we took our kids to Disney World. It was winter here and really hot there so I wanted some new summer stuff. I used to NOT try the clothes on till I was done and actually going to wear them. BIG mistake! I made a 3 piece outfit...pants, top and jacket. OMG...the sleeves in the jacket were too long but at least I could roll them up. But the darts in the front were not even...couldn't do anything about that though. I like sewing stuffed "dolls" and crafty type things more than clothes. But..I did get better at it and forced myself to try on as I'm making them. I also now spend the time ripping something out and sewing it again rather than thinking...oh this won't matter. lolI made a bunch of flannel pajama pants for my daughter a few years ago. And I made her some play shorts. I made a bunch of doll elves about five years ago. They were so cute but when I took them to a craft show NO body even took a look at them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomara Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 It looks beautiful. Excellent work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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