Forum Newbie--Christmas Throw

[lhayes1976]

Here's pic of a Christmas throw I made this year. Went together really quick, I started the Tuesday before Christmas and had it done that Thursday. I was determined I was not going to let that Moda layer cake just sit in the drawer until next year. I do okay with piecing the top, but my machine quilting needs a lot of work.

[debinmalaga]

Re: Forum Newbie--Christmas Throw

Good job! Don't worry about your machine quilting - just keep practicing and making things and you'll be amazed at your progress.

[Winterof63]

Re: Forum Newbie--Christmas Throw

Hi,
Very pretty! I am in the same boat that you are, the tops go together great, but then the sandwiching makes me want to throw up my hands and quit.

[lhayes1976]

Re: Forum Newbie--Christmas Throw

Exactly, I've even mastered binding thanks to the MSQC tutorial. I only do straight line quilting right now. I do not want to "mess" up a quilt with my first stippling. I have some scrappy blocks that I'm going to make into a "car" quilt. I plan on stippling that one--I'm sure it will look just awful. I'm too afraid to do it on my good fabrics.

[EsGrandma]

Re: Forum Newbie--Christmas Throw

Looks great! One of my New Year's resolutions is to work on machine quilting - wish me luck!!

[MissieP]

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Im right there with you as well. I feel comfortable piecing together now but machine quilting is scarryy : )

your quilt is fantastic too!

[Carol_Ann]

Re: Forum Newbie--Christmas Throw

My hat is off to all of you ladies. I am "afraid" to even try free hand quilting.

[pdjewelrylady]

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Good Job! love that you got the christmas throw done at christmas time!! yipppppeeeeee!!

[Patrice]

Re: Forum Newbie--Christmas Throw

beautiful! nice job

[craftyladysam]

Re: Forum Newbie--Christmas Throw

I like your throw, too and glad you got it done for Christmas. Just keep on, keep on and it will come. I'm still practicing too! It is so much fun! Make some mug rugs and hot pads to practice on. That's what I'm doing.

[jrchapman]

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I've only ever done straight line quilting on my machine too. I'm determined not to be so scared and give it a go this year.

Your throw is lovely. That pattern really sets off the fabrics well. Fantastic work x

[debinmalaga]

Re: Forum Newbie--Christmas Throw

I was determined to try free motion, so I whipped up things like blankets for my dogs bed, and runners I wouldn't dream of giving to anyone and can only tolerate on my table because I know no one but me looks closely at them :-). Practice practice practice. Hopefully you're like me and find the practice fun - I love doing free motion on smaller items, like runners.

[debinmalaga]

Re: Forum Newbie--Christmas Throw

I've only ever done straight line quilting on my machine too. I'm determined not to be so scared and give it a go this year.

Your throw is lovely. That pattern really sets off the fabrics well. Fantastic work x

jr, your quilting so so lovely. Any tips?

[grammakim04]

Re: Forum Newbie--Christmas Throw

Beautiful quilt, I love the colors you used.

[Lola2Ace]

Re: Forum Newbie--Christmas Throw

Beautiful throw, and you were able to start and finish it so close to Christmas!
Great job and thanks for sharing with us!
Lola