Missouri is the called the "Show-Me" state...all too appropriate for a "Plain Spoken" quilt in it and our beloved Missouri Tigers' honor.
With a little more frustration, I'm relieved this one is wrapped and under the tree. I'm not sure why but I broke 4 needles trying to quilt it. I quilted oblong curves from one side to the other, and had to stop every 5 minutes for a broken thread, a broken needle, to check the tension or re-thread the machine. Several hours into quilting only 1/3 of it was complete, so I changed my method and quilted smaller sections downwards. From then on, I had no more problems and it went quickly. I'm still not in love with the quilting, but it's acceptable and, most importantly...finished!
With a little more frustration, I'm relieved this one is wrapped and under the tree. I'm not sure why but I broke 4 needles trying to quilt it. I quilted oblong curves from one side to the other, and had to stop every 5 minutes for a broken thread, a broken needle, to check the tension or re-thread the machine. Several hours into quilting only 1/3 of it was complete, so I changed my method and quilted smaller sections downwards. From then on, I had no more problems and it went quickly. I'm still not in love with the quilting, but it's acceptable and, most importantly...finished!
I hand-sewed the binding in one lengthy "Law & Order" marathon and my thumb is red to prove it. Now that it's done, I can truly say that everyone on my list is getting something handmade this year...oh, and that this may be the only year I'm a glutton for punishment to attempt a feat like that.
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It turned out amazing! I love it and all the colors look amazing together. Great job!
it turned out really good! i am sure your husband is really going to appreciate it! :)
love it. my boyfriend likes it, too!
Oh it's great! It turned out so nicely! A great quilt for a man.
Fabulous! Found you from flickr, I'm also a Mizzou alum!
I am sure Tim will really like it! I can't wait to see you guys.
Suz
gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! what else can i say.
Love it. Well done. And happy holidays.
Andi :-)
Popping out of lurkerdom here. LOVE IT! What a great job. It's fantastic!
So nice!
wow! i love this one, too!
So beautiful. This color combination is one of my favourites!! Great job!
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