I finally finished my mother in law’s quilt. It has taken me two looong years, but I finally did it. A friend gave me a package of pre-cut squares for a block quilt (which is all I can do at the moment). When she gave it to me, I already knew who it would be for. My wonderful mother in law! So this quilt cost me nothing money wise, but will be a gift from the heart for her for Christmas this year.
For this being my first quilt, I am quite proud of it. All the squares lined up, the edges turned out beautiful–everything about it I love!
That’s not to say I did not have my bumps in the road. A couple of times, I sewed things the wrong way and had to undo them and start over. I sewed the batting on the outside for example, which frustrated me to NO end!
Here is a closer look at the squares.
So what have you made lately?
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Wow! What a great job! I love the colors you chose, and the squares look great! I cannot sew – I envy your gift!
Visiting from HoH
very pretty I love the blue and quilts are something that I cherish I love old quilts, new quilts, quilts made by those I love all though I will never probalby have patience to make my own quilt but I have collected many and salute you for yours
What a beautiful quilt!
I am busy crocheting prayer blankets.
Great job, Jen! Such a precious gift.
Congratulations. It came out very nicely.
That is awesome! I think I may just start getting some things together and attempt to make quilts for my three children and maybe even for my mom for next year’s gifts. I’ve always wanted to learn how to quilt and I think that will be my “goal” for the new year.
That turned out very nice. I get frustrated easily when I sew.
Your quilt looks fantastic. You should be very proud of your work. The colors are great and the finished product is amazing. Thank you so much for sharing the photos with us.
Way to go! I hate when I have to undo things, so I can relate to your frustration. The quilt turned out beautiful and I’m sure your mother in law will love it!
It turned out beautifully! I would say your 2 long years of hard work paid off!
Thanks for linking up to Free for All!
Hannah @ http://www.youngancrafty.blogspot.com/
Great job! Must feel good to finish it after 2 years! Worth the wait, I’m sure your mother-in-law with LOVE it!
Thanks for linking to A Round Tuit!
Hope you have a fantastic week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
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Wow! 2 years is a lot of time and patience to get it done! Congrats and it looks great!
this turned out beautiful! Quilting is one thing I have always wanted to do! thanks so much for linking up to handmade tuesdays @ ladybug blessings!
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You did a really beautiful job! I think it looks AMAZING! : ) My Grandma was part of a quilting bee and we have several quilts from when she was a part of that. They are very special to me. I miss her every day.
I’m terrible at making DIY crafts
Does a picture count??