tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post4267315607367618909..comments2024-03-25T23:42:12.771-05:00Comments on crazy mom quilts: my first quiltAmanda Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06311818385469850186noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-82751865040169554402010-06-23T22:25:11.000-05:002010-06-23T22:25:11.000-05:00Dear Amanda,
I'm from Colombia and for a long...Dear Amanda, <br />I'm from Colombia and for a long time, I've been searching how to quilt and since I've found your blog I've been reading and reading wondering about the easiest way to start doing it. <br /><br />Few weeks ago, I choose one of your tutorials -which are GREAT, by the way- and I'm about to start! Hopefully I won´t make a mess and you´ll see my "first steps on quilting"Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04107811761888518901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-42599349815925741132009-07-29T09:23:52.036-05:002009-07-29T09:23:52.036-05:00Im learning to quilt right now. I have a really h...Im learning to quilt right now. I have a really hard time with my rotary cutter and sewing straight... Im getting better I started out very ambitiously with a hand quilt and now im working machine quilting. Its tough but I love it!craft-crazedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17194920323177481313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-47483862922093804192009-07-27T14:35:24.753-05:002009-07-27T14:35:24.753-05:00It's really inspiring to see your first quilt ...It's really inspiring to see your first quilt and to know that several years ago, you'd never made one. It makes me feel like there's hope for me yet. How awesome that it's still loved by your son (you have the sweetest sounding kids).sulu-designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14997610829986070303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-19684418528047759592009-07-19T17:17:01.724-05:002009-07-19T17:17:01.724-05:00Your quilts are gorgeous! I'm a new quilter, a...Your quilts are gorgeous! I'm a new quilter, and I'm glad to hear that sewing straight 1/4 inch seams gets easier! <br /><br />Love the cherry quilt. I'm off to explore more of your blog!Katie Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13648256706053052966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-29671404798715216882009-07-17T09:38:20.774-05:002009-07-17T09:38:20.774-05:00what machine do you recommend? I am where you wer...what machine do you recommend? I am where you were 9 years ago! I've done 4 quilts but 2 technically without help and have yet to quilt them (I've been sewing by hand). Very inspiring to see where you started and where you're at! What an amazing gift! Looking forward to getting started again, time is limited with a 6 week old and 3 big brothers but such a blessing they are!!!Breehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12235535066704672342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-61538648456995228782009-07-16T21:28:05.943-05:002009-07-16T21:28:05.943-05:00Jess,
I mainly learned to quilt from a friend of ...Jess,<br /><br />I mainly learned to quilt from a friend of mine one on one. I have taken some classes at various quilt shops. (one was a machine quilting class.) And I LOVE to actually READ quilting books. there's so much to learn from them.<br /><br />ajAmanda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06311818385469850186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-30244199216827122842009-07-15T07:28:48.458-05:002009-07-15T07:28:48.458-05:00Your first quit is so CUTE! The soft shades are so...Your first quit is so CUTE! The soft shades are so soothing.<br />And the cherry quilt is gorgeous :Dpratimahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13969890767640937995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-83501924305928849242009-07-14T16:13:12.688-05:002009-07-14T16:13:12.688-05:00Ug, ok, I'm admitting it, I'm a fellow qui...Ug, ok, I'm admitting it, I'm a fellow quilter/stalker. I LOVE your blog more than any other! But I had to comment on this post. This is my favorite quilt you've ever made! Makes me want to put it under a big round tree and eat fruit all day and listen to 40's music! I LOVE IT! Keep the inspiration a comin!!!!Kristalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08611635134393648373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-35512442998145242342009-07-14T13:43:44.618-05:002009-07-14T13:43:44.618-05:00Amen to that! All of it! Thanks for joining in- ...Amen to that! All of it! Thanks for joining in- its good to have ya!Camillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01117094771037886046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-79863994685762561762009-07-14T12:41:08.565-05:002009-07-14T12:41:08.565-05:00Such a relief to know you didn't start out per...Such a relief to know you didn't start out perfect! I am working on finishing up my first, following your ragged squares tutorial. I still have so much to learn.<br />Have you ever taken any formal, or informal classes? Or just taught yourself and learned as you go?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16861048668100713813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-30090712093859191312009-07-14T12:19:39.566-05:002009-07-14T12:19:39.566-05:00oh that is so good to hear, I am currently working...oh that is so good to hear, I am currently working on my first quilt. So good to know everyone goes through the same nervousness in the beginning and that it will get easier!Emily n famhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02551451906416272104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-17507551038706159982009-07-14T09:46:10.679-05:002009-07-14T09:46:10.679-05:00I think we all have a special place in our hearts ...I think we all have a special place in our hearts for our first quilt, kind of like our first love...and the quilts last longer...tee heeGranny Lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05541576458508173416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-44712034680906944492009-07-14T07:11:44.347-05:002009-07-14T07:11:44.347-05:00your first quilt is adorable!! exactly what a fir...your first quilt is adorable!! exactly what a first quilt should be.. simple squares and do-able!! and you know how i feel about your new works...Julie @ Jaybird Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862285003347896342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-80735292917347049652009-07-13T19:34:36.078-05:002009-07-13T19:34:36.078-05:00How fun to see your first quilt!How fun to see your first quilt!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13420196989973975582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-34432179965619556562009-07-13T19:04:34.437-05:002009-07-13T19:04:34.437-05:00AmandaJean - Your quilts are gorgeous and I loved ...AmandaJean - Your quilts are gorgeous and I loved reading your post about your first quilt. so sweet!susan@tickledpaisleyhttp://tickledpaisley.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-89247019750520281002009-07-13T18:49:25.200-05:002009-07-13T18:49:25.200-05:00I made my first quilt about 4 years ago for my sis...I made my first quilt about 4 years ago for my sister for Christmas and it was tied too. The first quilt I machine quilted my mom made the comment that she didn't realize that quilts were finished off like that. I remember my grandmother having a quilt going and tying it off. It was made out of pieces of old dresses. I used to love to snuggle up with that quilt because of the smell of it. It's amazing how quilting has changed over the years.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01830179596215153756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-60160059014576595152009-07-13T16:53:43.420-05:002009-07-13T16:53:43.420-05:00It is such a FANTASTIC feeling isn't it. I...It is such a FANTASTIC feeling isn't it. I've made 25 this year and every finish I want to jump up and down!! I should be able to finish a couple this month. Thanks so much for teaching me. I LOVE it!!!heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878208677454655696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-5538068821484081022009-07-13T16:22:26.867-05:002009-07-13T16:22:26.867-05:00well said! what a journey and the road continues!...well said! what a journey and the road continues!!jacquiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07362229673390519468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-76423896956251137292009-07-13T14:16:44.067-05:002009-07-13T14:16:44.067-05:00your first quilt is perfect for a baby and I love ...your first quilt is perfect for a baby and I love that you son still uses it!Rebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01899925801318375926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-34005338281767210362009-07-13T12:54:47.146-05:002009-07-13T12:54:47.146-05:00oh, i love that first quilt! it looks so nice and...oh, i love that first quilt! it looks so nice and soft.Philigryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830448931204543522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-1205650246708373232009-07-13T12:45:56.059-05:002009-07-13T12:45:56.059-05:00You can see where your love of simple comes from!You can see where your love of simple comes from!Cheryl Arkisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13552721454371060936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-12330573334146765382009-07-13T10:38:25.526-05:002009-07-13T10:38:25.526-05:00My first quilt was for my first born too. My son ...My first quilt was for my first born too. My son -- but he was 11 before I made him a quilt. lolReneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13816016965260849057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-55637578728094480612009-07-13T10:23:23.308-05:002009-07-13T10:23:23.308-05:00YES!! I still get that same thrill everytime I fi...YES!! I still get that same thrill everytime I finish a quilt! And my husband still says the *exact same thing* ~ "you made that?!" Oh, and I got him to admit the other day that I will probably own the Juki "in the near future!" WOOHOO!!!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15606131327600041337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-10157017219572861932009-07-13T10:15:30.057-05:002009-07-13T10:15:30.057-05:00i loved the feeling of finishing my first and only...i loved the feeling of finishing my first and only finished quilt, i looked every where for tips and ideas and your blog came in pretty handy for that. i love your first quilt its adorablesammyjohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346425618404266432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-53440288074893359592009-07-13T08:01:31.933-05:002009-07-13T08:01:31.933-05:00I'm with you all the way! My first quilt was ...I'm with you all the way! My first quilt was horrible (maybe I'll suck it up and post about it?)<br />I think I've finally got the whole STIPPLING thing down, so I to LOVE LOVE LOVE finishing a quilt! Well done!Cristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13651796032978003764noreply@blogger.com