Well I did it, pics of my very first quilt for the Uganda project. I know this should be posted in projects but I wanted to show the quilt from different sides and so please excuse my posting it here.
I have to say a HUGE THANK YOU to Jan. I cannot tell you how gratifing this experience was, more than anything I have ever made for a paying customer. I had never done anything like this and coming from a family of quilters, it was definetly on my "to do list". I took this on as though I was going on safari. First I had to make sure I had my weapons, rotary cutter, t-square, grid board, fabrics (can you beleive I had everything here) etc. Once that was established, had to make a plan on how to put this together, done. Then it was the thrill of the hunt, had to find my designs and then I was off to the execution. It went pretty well, there are a few little things that I did not consider (like my lines lining up in the center block) but when I consider that I have never done this before I am REALLY pleased with the outcome. The wording in the middle panel says "GOOD NIGHT" and I decided to place Megannes sweet little elephant in underneath. So I hope you all like it as much as I do. I will post in projects as well that way you can zoom it and see the designs better.Hugs to Jan and to all of you,
Michelle
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I've just found The Ten Minute Blocks on You Tube myself. Isn't it a good technique. Your selection of designs are very good, did you embroider them first before you made the block? that's what I'm going to try. Jan
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by michemb
23 Jan 2012
Hi Jan,
No I made all the blocks and then it was easier for the design placement, I thought it would be hard to know just where to put them
otherwise,
Thanks
Michelle
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21222What a wonderful job you have done. Who ever gets this will love it.
255054It is so wonderful! Congrats and many more to bless your life. Live Laugh Download Stitch!
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173694That is marvelous! You did an amazing job, both with the embroidered images and with the quilting. It will be well loved by a child who needs a little love.
God bless you.
Hugs,
Jacqueline
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by michemb
22 Jan 2012
Thank you Jacqueline,
Most of the images stitched out so well, the animals, elephant, monkey and giraffe almost look real.
Hugs
Michelle
70914Great job. I find quilt making to be one of the most gratifying and relaxing activities possible. I like your use of the bow tie block in this quilt; you achieved a very unified design. This is something to be proud of!! :)
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by michemb
22 Jan 2012
I did not know that it was a bow tie block, thanks for the info. This one was definitely gratifying (relaxing not so sure LOL) and a challenge I enjoyed.
Thanks and hugs
Michelle
16302It looks fantastic!!! LOVELY and great job!
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by michemb
22 Jan 2012
Thank you,
It was hard for me to chose which ones but I wanted to incorporate as many items depicting their daily lives, glad you like it,
Hugs
Michelle
19452What a terrific quilt. Your safari is such a wonderful idea. You did a great job on this!
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by michemb
22 Jan 2012
Thank you,
I thought they would relate to this and connect with it as well,
hugs
Michelle
23222Very nice! I just turned 65 in Dec. I have been sewing since I was a teenager and even made my 1st wedding dress for a customer(not paying) when I was just 19. I always tried anything I came across but I have never even thought about doing a quilt! I did buy some material to make one out of , at someone's suggestion but never tried! I used the material but not on a quilt! I always told myself that I did not have the time to get that involved so just never got around to it. I admire anyone that tries and this turned out just great!
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by michemb
22 Jan 2012
Thank you,
My mom and both my grandmothers were quilters and funny thing is, when I was looking through my stash to choose fabrics, I came across some (I used for the backing) that I had picked up at my moms last summer while cleaning up here things (she passed away in August). I knew then that it was a sign from her that it was time I tried it out. She would be proud of her daughter today (oh this just brought tears to my eyes)
hugs
Michelle
by michemb
22 Jan 2012
(she passed away in August) and knew right then that she was sending me a sign that it was time for me to try this. She would be proud of her daughter today (oh thinking of this just brought tears to my eyes). hugs
Michelle
24961Michelle you did a great job for your first try. I have never done one but think I might like to give it a try. I do blankets for project Linus but they are the fleece ones. Hugs, Mary
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by michemb
22 Jan 2012
Thanks Mary,
I think we get intimadated afraid tell ourselves it will be hard but this one was not bad. Of course there is no batting or anything so that makes it easier, maybe this project is a good one to get your feet wet because it is simpler than a normal quilt.
COME ON YOU CAN DO IT,
hugs
Michelle
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5955That is great!! Will surely wrap a child in love sometime soon! Good job!!!
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by michemb
22 Jan 2012
Thank you Gerry,
I will send it with lots of love and hope this child feels it from across the world,
hugs
Michelle
35675It looks great where did you find the Uganda flag?
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by michemb
22 Jan 2012
Thanks
I got it on sale at embroidery design, it is by the designers Bella mia designs, everything is 90% off right now so it is a real good time to buy,
hugs
Michelle
8047Wow, what a lovely quilt :) well done :)
Hugs
Marie
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9483Michelle for a first time quilt this is great. Cant wait to see your quilts from now on. Great going. Pauline
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by michemb
22 Jan 2012
Thank you Pauline,
I do believe I have been bit by the quilting bug, already have something in mind for my
quest bedroom, have to wait and see,
hugs
Michelle
42046very nice.. I have did a long cabin quilt.. but now I woul love to make baby quilts..I am a little scared.. But great job...
queentroll1955
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by michemb
22 Jan 2012
You should have no problems if you have already made a quilt and I imagine it will be smaller so less work,74hugs
Michelle
383Congratulations, Michelle, you have done a great job! Hugs, Lidia
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by michemb
22 Jan 2012
Thank you Lidia,
This truly was a labor of love and I hope that the child receiving this will feel it as well,
hugs
Michelle
78119you did a lovely and great job, compliments and hugs!
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743310It looks beautiful, and you did a great job. So creative!
Jennifer from Arkansas
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by michemb
22 Jan 2012
Thank you Jennifer,
I have to say I kinda had to keep my creative soul in check. Had so many ideas it was hard to choose just one but I like this theme,
hugs
Michelle
11860How exciting! You did a beautiful job. I have some blocks for a rag quilt stitching as I type. Thanks for sharing the pictures.
Ellen in Las Vegas
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by michemb
22 Jan 2012
Thank you Ellen,
I think now that I have my first one under my belt, I may just have to try one of those rag quilts,
hugs
Michelle from Quebec, Canada
2408Love the effect of this quilt. You have done a wonderful job - congratulations, any child would be thrilled to have this. Love Chris
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by michemb
22 Jan 2012
Thank you Chris,
If this child can feel just a little of the love from someone from the other side of the world, I will truly be a happy camper.
Hugs
Michelle
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89895oh this is soo nice. Whish I was this good.
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by michemb
22 Jan 2012
You are this good, just try and see what happens, this is my firts one so if I can do it anybody can do it,
Hugs
Michelle
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25533Very, Very nice. Some little one is going to be in a beautiful dream under this.
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by michemb
22 Jan 2012
I hope so, hope it comforts them and surrounds him or her with love.
hugs
Michelle
41781115764Oh Michelle, this is just incredible! It looks like a path around the village! the designs are just so unique and perfect! Whoever gets this is just going to treasure it forever!! Thank YOU for stitching it with all your love and Imagination! What a safari trip you took! I'm laughing with tears! Jan
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by hightechgrammy
22 Jan 2012
Michelle, please do remember too to write a letter to go with your quilt. Someone will be able to read it to the child in his or her language! Be sure to include your address also as maybe someday you may get a response!
by michemb
22 Jan 2012
Yes Jan I will do that, and as for the safari,
loved, loved, loved it,and the best part was that I didn't have to kill anything, LOL
hugs
Michelle
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