My entry – well – entries, will be a surprise to my regular readers.
So, I’m submitting two quilts that I’ve already posted here in my blog, both of which are examples of what I see as my “jumping off” point as a quilter.
What I mean by that is, when I made my first quilt about a year and ½ ago, I knew, while sewing away, that this was it. I mean, “It” with a capital “I”. My heart was singing, my brain was racing: I had fallen in love! And I knew at a cellular level that this was going to be my passion for the rest of my life.
The sad part was that I was in no way prepared for this passion! As I was quilting that first quilt, I was dreaming of the next one and the next one and the next one, but I didn’t have the knowledge or the skills necessary to construct the tops I saw in my head. And I sure as heck wasn’t able to do the quilting!
So these two quilts, called Mans’ Fans (the chocolate one) and Baby-Go-Round (the graphic white and black) gave me hope. I’d made a lot of quilts before that, but even as I made them, I knew they were only practice runs. Because I knew I had to put in the time, learn the skills, practice, practice, practice (!) – and though I was moderately or sometimes very pleased with the results, they weren’t what I really wanted to make.
"Man’s Fans" on the other hand, was. It was the second time that I made one of the quilts I saw in my head ( the first was the one I entered in the first Bloggers Quilt Festival ). The construction of Man's Fans wasn’t what it should have been (in fact, the top was the third or fourth top I made, and that’s when I knew I really wasn’t ready to make those fantasy quilts!); but the quilting - oh the quilting! was done fairly recently, and it was the first time I ventured into what I think of as “artistic” quilting territory. When it was done, I was STOKED. *happy dance*
Again, I could see where I went wrong and what needed to be improved, but there it was! A whole quilt top and quilting, that I only ever saw in my head – right there in front of me!!! Could there be a better feeling in the world? (Okay, loving and living with my Beloved Spouse and children aside. :) )
Man's Fans excited me personally, because after completing it, I was sure that some day (maybe some day soon!), I would finally be able to make the quilts I want to make.
And the next one that I found amazing was “Baby-Go-Round”.
It’s a simple quilt, but it was exciting to me because it was the first time in my quilting career that a quilt I conceived in my head came to fruition – exactly as I had envisioned it. Pretty exciting stuff if you’re a quilt nerd like me!
So, I thought I’d share these two quilts with you. I know I have a long way to go - even as I write this, you should know, there is a quilt in my head that is dying to be made (I've had the fabrics purchased for it for almost a year ) and I think I'm going to be ready to make it soon. My fingers are itching to cut and sew!
I hope you like these two offerings to the quilting world. I'm not where I want to be yet - but I'm on my way. "Stay tuned" as they say. :)
And in the meantime, enjoy the Festival. I know I will!
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Holey cow, girl...those are awesome! The circles are fabulous and the quilting is to die for. Your blog is too much fun! thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThey are both wonderful! I have admired both of these fine works. I am not yet at the point where what is in my head comes out in the fabric, but I rely heavily on folks like you to remind me that it will happen eventually!
ReplyDeletep.s. - when the sun comes out I am looking forward to seeing that latest reveal!
I love the Man’s Fans! The colors are so yummy!
ReplyDeleteYour quilts are just amazing! You are one talented lady. Hope you have a lovely weekend.
ReplyDeleteGreat quilts! I can relate to the frustrations of not being able to make all the quilts your mind can conceive. But, I think you are well on your way! Fantastic quilting. The quilts themselves are a joy to look at. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love these! I never knew how beautiful the quilting was on Mans Fans...I guess I just wasn't looking because there's so much cool stuff going on there!
ReplyDeleteAll are wonderful!!!
ReplyDeleteamazing quilts, simply amazing. thanks for sharing these during festival!
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL, what gorgeous quilts! I love this little festival, it is so fun to meet new quilters! Thanks for stopping by!
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWow! Those quilts are awesome! Isn't it great to have this passion?
ReplyDeleteYou have such interesting color combinations. Love them. So is the next quilt going to have circles happening? I like your ideas.
ReplyDeleteYay! I found you! And you put up two of my faves.
ReplyDeleteI really love the one on the white background and the quilting on it. Both are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYour sophisticated artistic vision sure shows through in your quilts. I love them both and am glad to see the detailed quilting on the back! Great inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI like the circles. When I was new to blogging I had just made a quilt for a co-worker. The quilt was king size and had circles on it. Great colors in the quilts.
ReplyDeleteI love those quilts. And a super YEAH to you for being able to get what's in your head to work. It only happens occassionally for me.
ReplyDeleteIt's so great to hear your passion for quilting.
Wow! You are a talented woman! I love your quilts and your creativity! Amazing:)
ReplyDeleteThe quilting on both of these is stunning. Such an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteWow, wow, wow! Talk about inspirational! I love the man fans, and your quilting is amaizing! Thank you sharing not only your quilts the the 'It' moment too! :o)
ReplyDeleteGreat quilts - thanks for inspiring me... Isn't it wonderful when you feel that "it" moment! There is nothing else like it.
ReplyDeleteThose are FABULOUS. The quilting is just totally amazing. I hope your weather clears up soon, I want to see the one you just finished, lol! WOW.
ReplyDeleteGreat quilts! I love the circles and the quilting is amazing!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilts! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove the 2nd quilt!
ReplyDeleteLove your quilts and your great quilting - very inspiring! It is so nice to read about your passion for quilting, and how we all need some time to learn basic skills. But there is no stopping for the creativity, so testing, experimenting and stretching is the only way forward. Thank you for sharing, and keep the passion!
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I love circles on quilts! Just stunning!
ReplyDeleteThese are both just gorgeous and if these are practice quilts, I would hate for you to look at my hobby quilts!!
ReplyDeleteOh my - your quilts are fantastic. And your quilting....
ReplyDeleteI am speechless.
Carol
Oh I love your wonderfully original quilts! I'll be back to see what else you're up to.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful quilt. Thanks for participating in the Blogger's Quilt Festival.
ReplyDeleteSewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com
Beautiful quilts, and lovely quilting.
ReplyDeleteThe whole process was worth it. your work is beautiful. I especially like the baby-go-around.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt! I love the rich golds and purples. Your quilting is so pretty and intricate too. Lovely job!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous quilts and the quilting is exquisite! What's even better is reading about the passion you've discovered with quilting ... very moving to read. Quilt on!
ReplyDeleteI loved reading your commentary in this post...it rang so true to me and so much like me as well. Your excitement and passion radiates in your writing! These quilts are stunning...I'm following you now and can't wait to see the progress of your quilting evolution!
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing,
andrea
I thank you for having visited me and you spoke, comentet let you are kind .I like it beautiful duvets are being made at you .
ReplyDeleteLoving embrace for you Marika Hungary
They are both beautiful but the circles is my favorite. I love the bold colors on the white background and I love your quilting!
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful. I've been quilting 4 1/2 months, and can't stop designing in my head, either.
ReplyDeleteFabulous - the colors and designs are just superb! I'm going to start following your blog!
ReplyDeleteI love these quilts! I'm still in the practicing and learning stage of quilting. It's so nice to hear your story! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBoth are beautiful and amazing works of art! I love that you shared all the pictures of the quilting from the back - so pretty!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your newish quilting journey and all those great pictures of your beautiful quilts which are stunning.
ReplyDeletelove the quilting!
ReplyDeleteYour quilting really is amazing! And I love the simplicity of the dots on white. Very cute!
ReplyDeleteBoth your quilts are great! I like the dense quilting lines. THey really give your pieces character!
ReplyDeleteThose are your FIRST quilts?? WOW! You've got talent girl!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your beautiful quilts and your creative journey! I know what you mean-more ideas than time is the challenge! But it's so exciting to have so many projects/ideas/creations to look forward to!
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ReplyDeleteExcellent quilts. keep quilting, you definately love what you do, and it shows.
ReplyDeleteNaomi
your quilts are stunning!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Quilts! So glad you shared.
ReplyDeleteAwesome and amazing quilts. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love the stories behind your quilts. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilts and awesome quilting! And you have only been quilting for a year and a half, you are awesome!!
ReplyDeleteI really like the circles, especially in the second one! Great job!
ReplyDeletebeautiful!
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