I guess I shouldn’t be so harsh on myself, it was after all my first ever quilt and Jess still loves it even if it does now live in a drawer. I think we can safely say that my taste has long since moved on. Which brings me to my next show and tell item. This is the first quilt I made from a pattern that I found on Moda Bakeshop about 3 years ago! It was this quilt that set me on my journey to Flickr and blogland. I can’t begin to tell you how excited I was when I found that there was a whole new world of fresh, bright fabrics and modern takes on traditional designs! True to form I didn’t choose a nice straight-forward pattern to ease myself in gently, nope straight in there with a Triple Irish Chain. I completed this section of the quilt about 3 years ago and it has been festering in a corner since then! I couldn’t decide what I wanted to do with it so I just left it until inspiration struck me…
I used Hello Betty by Chloe’s Closet for this quilt, as per the pattern, but pale pinks aren’t really my thing. Mum loves them though so I finally had a reason to get on and finish this baby. I’m trading this quilt for a hard to find Hello Betty honey bun in the grey colourway 🙂 I added a little pale pink perle hand-quilting to the four interior white sections just because I could.
Here’s the finished article.
The end result is a perfect lap sized quilt, just right for snuggling under in this chilly weather. I’m hoping to deliver it to Mum this weekend when we head north to check out progress on our soon to be (fingers crossed) new house! Hope you’re all staying safe and dry in this bizarre weather. Catch you soon x
Your first ever quilt is way better than mine. I don't have my first quilt – it was a disaster. I don't even like to think of it lol
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I think that's a fab first quilt – don't be so harsh on your hand quilting! I love Irish Chains, that's a super gift for your Mum.
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I still have my first quilt: like you, it wasn't anything easy! Its great to look back at what first inspired you: and even better that you still have them
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How lovely to see your first quilt! Tempting as it can be to rewrite history because we wonder what possessed us to buy a certain fabric or follow a certain style, I think we should embrace what was the beginning of our journey and just remember with fondness. I love the Irish chain quilt – hope your mum enjoys it.
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Lucky Yvonne!
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Your first quilt is really pretty!
My first one was a gift (poor recipient) and my second (the one that somehow made me discover Flickr) was also Hello Betty 30s! It's still on my bed 🙂
Hope trip to potential new. House goes well x
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Your first quilt is lovely. I made my first one 15 years ago for one of my daughters. Then years of all other projects, till I started again 3 years ago.
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I love your Irish Chain quilt!
P.S. If you fancy a look at my first quilt http://www.flickr.com/photos/60493980@N08/5710821438/in/set-72157627409231336 Look at those bloody awful wavy borders!! Or rather…don't!
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