Friday, May 21, 2010

Celebration

I made this quilt in honor of the birth of my daughter, my first child. It was my FIRST quilt ever! It is titled "Celebration" and took me about three months to complete. It is hand quilted and binded.
OK My handstitches are HUGE! I admit, but it was my first try and they are somewhat straight!

Its a keeper :) but if I could do it again I would probably use a different base color than this wood green.


But all in all it is a special quilt hat will hopefully be passed down for many generations. Thanks for stopping by.
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26 comments:

  1. janetMay 21, 2010 at 9:39 AM

    I really like the design and colors of this quilt. That is remarkable for a first try, you should have seen my first one ;-)

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  2. KristenMay 21, 2010 at 11:27 AM

    Fantastic! This is wonderful for a first try. What a keeper!

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  3. DollyMay 21, 2010 at 12:32 PM

    It's definitely a keeper !
    I really like that string star.....you did a wonderful job, and I so appreciate you sharing it with me.

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  4. shellysquiltsMay 21, 2010 at 1:24 PM

    Very, very cute! I luv it. Well done!

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  5. MomMay 21, 2010 at 3:47 PM

    It is very sweet!

    margaret
    www.quiltsoflove.blogspot.com

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  6. PattilouMay 22, 2010 at 7:52 AM

    I'm so glad that you shared your quilt. It is lovely! And I love the way the star in the center worked out!

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  7. PatMay 22, 2010 at 10:24 AM

    Your quilts are most beautiful, my dear friend. Thank you for sharing. Happy Quilting!

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  8. MarikaMay 22, 2010 at 2:23 PM

    Very beautiful Quilt work

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  9. ValentinaMay 23, 2010 at 9:16 AM

    Oooooh, it's beautiful!
    Well, done... nothing like your first quilt... I laugh when I see my stitches on mine, but nothing like the first!
    Thanks for sharing
    Valentina from faraway Cyprus

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  10. Martine KucielMay 23, 2010 at 2:34 PM

    très réussi pour un premier quilt félicitations

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  11. MiriMay 24, 2010 at 7:52 AM

    Great string pieced star!

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  12. RoseMay 24, 2010 at 6:11 PM

    I love it and what a great name you gave it.

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  13. KarenMay 25, 2010 at 1:02 AM

    It is a lovely quilt that so obviously represents a special time for you. Thank you for sharing.

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  14. AnonymousMay 25, 2010 at 5:05 PM

    Beautiful first quilt! Go you!

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  15. SewCalGalMay 25, 2010 at 9:52 PM

    Fun quilt.

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  16. ChristineMay 26, 2010 at 5:31 AM

    Looks like a good one to snuggle under on a cold evening!

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  17. Plain Ol' VanillaMay 26, 2010 at 7:45 AM

    This is your FIRST quilt? It is delightful. I love the pattern. Good job and it will be a treasure for years to come!

    Joyce

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  18. RandiMay 26, 2010 at 8:14 AM

    Wow, I never would have guessed this was your 1st quilt! What a beautiful way to celebrate a birth.

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  19. SharonMay 26, 2010 at 5:57 PM

    It turned out beautiful!

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  20. BarbMay 27, 2010 at 8:11 AM

    I really like the green, great quilt!

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  21. QuiltSueMay 27, 2010 at 1:19 PM

    It's lovely. I can't believe it's your first quilt.

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  22. quiltmom annaMay 28, 2010 at 8:36 PM

    You did a terrific job- the star is a tricky pattern . Hope you continue to explore and create quiltmaking- it is a wonderful hobby.

    Enjoy the festival,
    Regards from a Western Canadian quilter,
    Anna
    http://quiltmomsjourney.blogspot.com/

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  23. SandraMay 31, 2010 at 5:00 AM

    wow-what a difficult pattern to start with, kudos on finishing it. It has a very antique feel to it.
    Come see my antique quilt entries
    http://utahquiltappraiser.blogspot.com
    (there are a couple of antique spiderwebs string stars)
    http://starleyquilts.blogspot.com

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  24. Anne at Film and ThreadJune 1, 2010 at 4:44 AM

    It looks fantastic for a first quilt, or a second one or third one, etc.! It will be a treasure for your daughter.

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  25. EileenJune 7, 2010 at 3:26 PM

    wonderful quilt--the star with those large fabric pieces is fantastic and so sweet for your little girl. actually, i think large stitches are so handmade-looking and cute! i never learned to do the teeny quilting stitches, so maybe i'm prejudiced that way, but i do like it. thanks for sharing.come visit me if you get a chance

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  26. AmyJune 26, 2010 at 10:24 AM

    I do not have tiny stitches either, but who says we have to all quilt the same, I think the quilt is gorgeous and special to YOU. and someday your daughter will cherish as much.thanks for sharing,Amy

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