bigmommasally Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I haven't been on this thread for ages and have just spent a lovely half hour admiring everyones handiwork, so many beautiful things made by you all. I've made a few more quilts in the last few months: I'm now half way through a Dresden Plate fairy quilt for my mum, and then hopefully it will be back to my Farmers Wife quilt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 WOW Sally! Stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Gorgeous. I especially like the Hearts and Flowers quilt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Smashing I love your fabrics and colour choices Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Wow! I love the 'disappearing nine patch', but they're all beautiful. You're obviously a very experienced quilter - how long have you been making them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowberry Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 They are amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Beautiful quilts! You are very experienced I see:) Lucky recipients, I have a few UFO quilts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmommasally Posted January 2, 2013 Author Share Posted January 2, 2013 Thank you all for your lovely comments though I am not experienced at all, just very happy playing with fabric - I first learnt from a master - Plum This thread was my first foray into the world of patchwork and quilting, just over 3 years ago: http://club.omlet.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=43174&hilit=+patchwork I've not looked back since and will be ever grateful that I stumbled on to Omlet and eventually onto Plums post on Crafty Fingers I've said it before but I'll say it again - Thank-you Plum - you will never know what a difference that thread of yours has made to me and my life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 it was good fun wasn't it. I didn't know what we were in for when I started. Yes I admit I'm a fabricholic and a quiltaholic and its a big part of my life as well. Glad you are hooked Sally it keeps the right side of your brain in gear. The left side is for chickens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Wow! Thanks so much for that link, I don't recall seeing that thread - I really, really want to have a go at the windmills now (but I'm promising myself to finish some UFOs first! ) That is really inspiring to think that you did your first patchwork three years ago, and now you're turning out quilts like the ones in your photos! I am going to get working on the UFOs so I can have fun with some patchwork next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Wow Sally amazing quilts I loved reading through the old thread too I would like to have a go at some quilting. I have the books, the board, the cutter but it's the starting that is the problem. I have got the crochet fever just now and have been getting inspiration from the Attic24 blog. She has the loveliest birds and flowers that I think I may make to hang on a string, bunting style. After that I may have a go at the quilting though You are all very inspirational Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbug Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Wow.......I think everyone is so clever. I have looked through all of the 85 pages of fabulous quilting. I have wanted to do quilting for years, but never able to. Gosh I cannot wait to try some. Looked at the mystery quilt thread......I think I am going to start this one! Plum you have so much patients. (Do you still have the templates? I need to get some fabric, a cutting board, ruler, rotary cutter which should I get? Anything else? So many to choose from...... Quite excited to think I may be able to make a quilt in a few years!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 I'm sorry I haven't got the template now but one of the others may have it. How about leading us through another mystery quilt Sally, that would be fun and those new to quilting would learn too Pam go to a book shop and choose a book with quilts and pictures you like and instructions that are clear. I started with Simply Stars by Alex Anderson link and used bits of card templates and pencil and ruler for marking seam allowances. By the time I'd finished my King size quilt I'd discovered all the tools of quilting and had acquired a walking foot and was machine quilting! Plus had a sizeable fabric stash. You'll never look back once you start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowberry Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 I might have a go at making a proper quilt. The nearest I've ever got was years ago when the children were little. I made them blankies, by doing the front of the quilts, but never got round to backing or filling them. I seem to remember I used an album cover to use as a template for the squares Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 I'd love a little quilt along project we could do together, as I don't think I'm too brilliant at making quilts. However I do enjoy it & have a good fabric stash. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbug Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Went to a big hobby craft shop and bought a book half price Quilting Step by Step by Maggie Gordon. .Looked at mats and rulers I don't know which to get but will go on web as cheaper. Now for fabric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 I got my large cutting mat from Home Bargains. It's fab. My rotary cutter & paid I think 6 or 7 pounds for. My one big slash out was for my quilting ruler - I think mine is about 8 inches by 15 inches. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbug Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 I think a visit to Home-bargains tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 I forgot to say that I got my rotary cutter online, but my cutting mat A3 size was from Home Bargains £3.49 I seem to remember. They do sell online I have just checked for you. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 (edited) Jus seen there is a fee class for block of the month on Craftsy with Laura Knownes. I did an online class with her recently. c raftsy classes are fun you get videos to watch and can get advice and talk to other students and see pictures of their work http://www.craftsy.com/project/course/craftsy-block-of-the-month-2013 Edited January 5, 2013 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Gorgeous. I especially like the Hearts and Flowers quilt. I love that one too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Look what I just found uk quilting tv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Ooooo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Another oooooo from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbug Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 I have been looking at the price of fabric! Expensive isn't it. Do you think buying sheets/ pillowcases/quilt sets. Seems to be a lots in the sales and some quite pretty. Do you think they would work the same?? Also thought they could be used for backing? What are your thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
