http://generationqmagazine.com/genq2014/2012/03/my-first-second-quilts-melissa-edition/ Quilt. Sew. Live. Breathe. Tue, 06 Jan 2015 22:01:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2 http://generationqmagazine.com/genq2014/2012/03/my-first-second-quilts-melissa-edition/#comment-5616 QuilttemplatesM Fri, 23 Mar 2012 04:22:24 +0000 http://generationqmagazine.com/?p=3723#comment-5616 A great story! I started my first quilt, a table runner, just this past January as a new years resolution to try quilting. My wife of 36 years is a lifelong quilter. I am now in the middle of my second quilt, a jelly roll quilt, only it's made from fabric scraps cut into 2-1/2 inch strips. I'm actually enjoying doing this, contrary to what I always thought for years. A great story! I started my first quilt, a table runner, just this past January as a new years resolution to try quilting. My wife of 36 years is a lifelong quilter. I am now in the middle of my second quilt, a jelly roll quilt, only it’s made from fabric scraps cut into 2-1/2 inch strips. I’m actually enjoying doing this, contrary to what I always thought for years.

]]> http://generationqmagazine.com/genq2014/2012/03/my-first-second-quilts-melissa-edition/#comment-5612 Donna Fri, 23 Mar 2012 02:13:55 +0000 http://generationqmagazine.com/?p=3723#comment-5612 Your post brought back so many memories! My first quilt, made in1980, was also those very fashionable "earth tones" - aka browns. Yes, it was squares of broadcloth in browns, rust and beiges and for contrast :) I added a brown and white gingham! What I didn't know at the time was that I was making a "round the world" pattern. I thought I was being original! Your post brought back so many memories! My first quilt, made in1980, was also those very fashionable “earth tones” – aka browns. Yes, it was squares of broadcloth in browns, rust and beiges and for contrast I added a brown and white gingham! What I didn’t know at the time was that I was making a “round the world” pattern. I thought I was being original!

]]> http://generationqmagazine.com/genq2014/2012/03/my-first-second-quilts-melissa-edition/#comment-5599 Beth Rhodes Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:06:09 +0000 http://generationqmagazine.com/?p=3723#comment-5599 Thanks for the smiles and warm fuzzies... :) Thanks for the smiles and warm fuzzies…

]]> http://generationqmagazine.com/genq2014/2012/03/my-first-second-quilts-melissa-edition/#comment-5591 Heidi @ Buttons and Butterflies Thu, 22 Mar 2012 05:32:18 +0000 http://generationqmagazine.com/?p=3723#comment-5591 I am chuckling! You have given me a lot to think about!! I never really considered that the bedspread I made was a quilt in college (approx 16 years ago). I always considered it a bedspread. During one spring break, I didn't want to go home and had recently been given a sewing machine (Xmas present!) and I unstitched all of the stitching with seam ripper and reused the batting for an all white whole cloth (quilt now that I think of it!!!). And my binding was a lacey edging I had bought. I am sad now because I realize I tossed it last year, and it was really and truly my first quilt! It was my college quilt, our guest room quilt, and the inside of a few duvets for my boys! Now I need to consider my "first quilt" as my second now. But it was my first pieced quilt ;)! I am chuckling! You have given me a lot to think about!!
I never really considered that the bedspread I made was a quilt in college (approx 16 years ago). I always considered it a bedspread. During one spring break, I didn’t want to go home and had recently been given a sewing machine (Xmas present!) and I unstitched all of the stitching with seam ripper and reused the batting for an all white whole cloth (quilt now that I think of it!!!). And my binding was a lacey edging I had bought. I am sad now because I realize I tossed it last year, and it was really and truly my first quilt! It was my college quilt, our guest room quilt, and the inside of a few duvets for my boys!
Now I need to consider my “first quilt” as my second now. But it was my first pieced quilt !

]]> http://generationqmagazine.com/genq2014/2012/03/my-first-second-quilts-melissa-edition/#comment-5590 Melissa Maher Thu, 22 Mar 2012 01:45:31 +0000 http://generationqmagazine.com/?p=3723#comment-5590 Well, maybe. Or maybe I'm just crazy. I often have little fear when it comes to trying things (once ate crickets and worms at a business dinner in Mexico City) but when it comes to snakes or talking to celebrities? Forget it! Well, maybe. Or maybe I’m just crazy. I often have little fear when it comes to trying things (once ate crickets and worms at a business dinner in Mexico City) but when it comes to snakes or talking to celebrities? Forget it!

]]> http://generationqmagazine.com/genq2014/2012/03/my-first-second-quilts-melissa-edition/#comment-5589 Melissa Maher Thu, 22 Mar 2012 01:43:16 +0000 http://generationqmagazine.com/?p=3723#comment-5589 Marcy, I tore apart the house last night, trying to find that darn thing, and came up empty-handed. Otherwise, I would definitely included it. She's due back from a trip, so maybe she can help me find it, and if I do, I will definitely add it. Glad you enjoyed it! Marcy, I tore apart the house last night, trying to find that darn thing, and came up empty-handed. Otherwise, I would definitely included it. She’s due back from a trip, so maybe she can help me find it, and if I do, I will definitely add it. Glad you enjoyed it!

]]> http://generationqmagazine.com/genq2014/2012/03/my-first-second-quilts-melissa-edition/#comment-5586 Laura Haywood Wed, 21 Mar 2012 22:21:13 +0000 http://generationqmagazine.com/?p=3723#comment-5586 You must love a challenge! You must love a challenge!

]]> http://generationqmagazine.com/genq2014/2012/03/my-first-second-quilts-melissa-edition/#comment-5583 Marcy Wed, 21 Mar 2012 19:53:34 +0000 http://generationqmagazine.com/?p=3723#comment-5583 Love to see a photo of what's left of Delia's quilt. My first quilt used patches of my kids homemade clothes and fabric from Cloth World. It had a sheet on the back that I folded over to the front, and poly batting. My 41 year old son will NOT let me get rid of it, and now I understand. So it stays folded up with sheets and extra blankets. A wonderful memory, thanks to you and Megan. Love to see a photo of what’s left of Delia’s quilt. My first quilt used patches of my kids homemade clothes and fabric from Cloth World. It had a sheet on the back that I folded over to the front, and poly batting. My 41 year old son will NOT let me get rid of it, and now I understand. So it stays folded up with sheets and extra blankets. A wonderful memory, thanks to you and Megan.

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