Nope. It was my second. I began my first quilt (the one above) a year ago with a dream, a pin (of the Pinterest kind), and some fabric. Forever ago, I mentioned that making a quilt was on my bucket list. At the time, I didn't have a sewing machine but apparently my husband was listening (err, reading) because on the following birthday, he gave me the best sewing machine in the world. The lady who sold it to us mentioned that free motion quilters love the vintage model that I now own--I nodded as if I knew what she meant and made a mental note to "google free motion quilting".
In all honesty, I thought making a quilt would be something I'd try later on--muuuch later. Like retirement age. But one fateful day, I came across a quilt on Pinterest that really piqued my interest. This quilt:
photo used with permission
There were so many lessons learned along the way. Now that I've made two quilts, I'm working on a post specifically about the what I've learned so far as a rookie quilter. I thought there may be others who want to dip into the world of quilting and perhaps my noob's perspective could be helpful. A lot of the advice I found on quilting came from seasoned professionals, and though extremely legit, there are some tidbits that could be gained from a beginner--for instance--don't feel the need to buy all of the things the quilters specifically suggest, like curved safety pins, because it may be overkill for your first quilt.
I am SO proud of the quilt that I made for Elliott's bed. It's fun, colorful, and girly, and though very imperfect it's structurally sound and should last a long time. As I quilted along, I'd think back on the pioneer women who did everything by hand from scraps of fabric from here and there and I felt so proud to be joining the many who have wrapped their children in blankets made with love.
-Tristin
I love this quilt! The fabrics are so perfect, and the colors are gorgeous. I've wanted to try a zig zag quilt, too . . . but it's been SO long since I made a quilt, I've probably forgotten how :-P You did an awesome job!
ReplyDeleteThat's your first quilt??? that's amazing!! I agree that a newbie's perspective is good, though I disagree about the curved safety pins. I basted my first quilt with normal safety pins and it was pucker-city on the back. For the second I used the curved pins and it was much, much better, as well as easier.
ReplyDeleteI'm excited to be here today to talk about my first quilt, my love of quilting, and where my quilting is at today! I recently found a photo of my first quilt that I had forgotten I had. It's such a significant ....I liked the colors and design right away but my "quilt budget" is not unlimited and we ... It's a message of encouragement to first-time quilters that their quilt will be amazing no matter how flawed.
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