The Five of Us, Spring 2014

The Five of Us, Spring 2014

Pea's Quilt

After the frustration with not being able to get Pea's quilt just right, I had let it sit for some time without working on it. I picked it up again late last week and finished the quilt top.

Now I'm both nervous and excited to embark on the adventure of hand-quilting for the first time! I'm hoping to find a few spare minutes (or hours!) to head to a local quilt shop to browse different patterns and supplies. Maybe I can get this done in time for her (July) birthday?!

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4 comments:

Stefanie said...

Rachel this is SO beautiful. How do you get things so perfectly lined up?

Stefanie

March 2, 2009 at 5:32 PM  
Rae said...

Well, Stefanie, it took several tries! My mom bought me a book on good quilting techniques for Christmas and this pattern was the first project--practicing precise 1/4" seams. You have to cut carefully and sew carefully. Then rip it out if its wrong! I'm pleased with how it turned out. There is a little flaw in it, but I won't tell you where to find it! Let's see how I do with the actual quilting!

March 2, 2009 at 5:59 PM  
Anonymous said...

Rachel! Seriously?! Is there anything that you CAN'T do? You are an amazing woman! You have so many awesome giftings/talents! I wouldn't even know where to begin to quilt! Saia will have that to then pass down to her children; what a gift!

March 5, 2009 at 6:38 AM  
Anonymous said...

what a beautiful quilt for a beautiful girl from a beautiful mom!

March 11, 2009 at 12:41 AM  

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