tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6588247389781053918.post8433825017190517307..comments2023-04-07T03:19:05.032-07:00Comments on Life in the (907): My first ever quilt: Jeff's Packer BlanketKristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13821046394964856791noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6588247389781053918.post-29767774002942917112015-03-08T20:56:09.816-07:002015-03-08T20:56:09.816-07:00That looks awesome! And so comfy and warm!
I'...That looks awesome! And so comfy and warm!<br />I'm waiting on my sewing machine I ordered from Amazon....would love to try a quilt, but I think I need to start with something small first. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09433156476753358511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6588247389781053918.post-63826003214335301102015-03-06T01:12:01.467-08:002015-03-06T01:12:01.467-08:00Congratulations on your first quilt. It looks grea...Congratulations on your first quilt. It looks great. Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17439264479947358872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6588247389781053918.post-21495452142671529032015-03-04T15:02:54.187-08:002015-03-04T15:02:54.187-08:00CONGRATS on your first quilt! How awesome. Go pa...CONGRATS on your first quilt! How awesome. Go pack go!molly b quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06027195385518911740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6588247389781053918.post-74340778084678428212015-03-04T12:27:31.461-08:002015-03-04T12:27:31.461-08:00Great job on that quilt! I used to be afraid of bi...Great job on that quilt! I used to be afraid of binding, but now there are so many videos and tutorials on them that make them so easy.Carol Swifthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01041726559571197026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6588247389781053918.post-2218319432715657212015-03-04T09:14:03.181-08:002015-03-04T09:14:03.181-08:00I'd say this is definitely a quilt, and a grea...I'd say this is definitely a quilt, and a great first attempt. I promise that my first quilt didn't look half as good. And as a fellow Packer fan, it can't help but look great! A Packer quilt is the only one my husband has ever asked for. Still hasn't gotten one, but it gives him something to look forward to. :)Marihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08195401144486416881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6588247389781053918.post-16135182629834017472015-03-03T07:09:20.945-08:002015-03-03T07:09:20.945-08:00Well done, it looks a wonderfully cosy quilt! A qu...Well done, it looks a wonderfully cosy quilt! A quilt is a quilt as long as it has three layers, no matter how much piecing (or not) goes into making the top. There is always more to learn about making quilts, but the main thing is just go for it and ENJOY! And quilters are generally very helpful, so if you're not sure, ask around.Sew of Coursehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14851056498007889151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6588247389781053918.post-45663402937792643022015-03-02T15:55:01.677-08:002015-03-02T15:55:01.677-08:00Fabulous! I hope you did a happy dance - you shoul...Fabulous! I hope you did a happy dance - you should be proud of yourself! Creating beauty and function...doesn't get any better than that. I used to live in the Yukon so am speaking as one sourdough to another. Popping over from A Fresh Sewing Day. :) Nitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03550671947913111557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6588247389781053918.post-15907698420847453882015-03-02T11:25:59.224-08:002015-03-02T11:25:59.224-08:00Another suggestion...always prewash flannel so tha...Another suggestion...always prewash flannel so that it doesn't shrink up as much afterward! Lorettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07170601007421855433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6588247389781053918.post-36011221017778651902015-03-02T09:27:42.326-08:002015-03-02T09:27:42.326-08:00What a wonderful first project - I'd call it a...What a wonderful first project - I'd call it a quilt as it has three layers (top, wadding, back) which have been stitched/secured together. I think this makes this your first quilt - congratulations!!Archie The Wonder Doghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16348256617269963755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6588247389781053918.post-76389113273061422132015-03-02T08:51:33.363-08:002015-03-02T08:51:33.363-08:00Nice job! I love it, and of course Larry wants to...Nice job! I love it, and of course Larry wants to know where his is... Thanks a lot, I guess I need to get busy really organizing/cleaning up my office/sewing room...<br />Isn't if fun and gratifying to get the project done? I'm always so excited when it's finished and I can finally give it away to whomever it's meant for!<br />Tina<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6588247389781053918.post-69025870911395166362015-03-01T21:19:45.795-08:002015-03-01T21:19:45.795-08:00It's wonderful!!!!
A few tips: Go to www.craft...It's wonderful!!!!<br />A few tips: Go to www.craftsy.com and take their course "quilting big projects on a small machine", you'll love it. I also took "walking foot quilting" with jacquie Gering (sp). <br />i am so sorry about your Joann's flannel. It is always that way with their flannel! But they do have some here in town, in the quilt shops, but you can also get it very cheaply and much better quality, online. Moda make many wonderful flannels. I almost exclusively use wool batting in my AK quilts. It washes like a dream, and is so warm, yet light. Again, online is your best source. <br />I cant wait to see what you make next!!!!SewPsyched!https://www.blogger.com/profile/04286345452598767963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6588247389781053918.post-34734867474941569442015-03-01T10:39:56.775-08:002015-03-01T10:39:56.775-08:00I do believe that I have a walking foot that came ...I do believe that I have a walking foot that came with the machine - it came with LOTS of feet. foots? feet?<br />I have 2 yards of an argyle flannel that I want to make into a baby* blanket/floor mat/whatever, sewing on the diagonal lines. I'll use the walking foot for that so I can get a feel for it.<br />Then I'm going to whip something up using some fabric I put on Instagram (to get opinions). You should be on Instagram. There is lots of quilty goodness out there.<br /><br />Also, Thank You! Getting a compliment on a quilt from a long-time quilter like you is definitely a compliment! I still wish I could just come to your house for a week for you to teach me how to really quilt...<br /><br />I do have cotton batting also. I used the poly because Jeff likes "fluffy" quilts, and I though the poly high loft would give it that. <br /><br />*The church is putting together a donation basket for the Pregnancy Center, so I would have someone to give a baby blanket to and not have to worry about gender or style preference of the parents...Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13821046394964856791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6588247389781053918.post-61013828499459921762015-03-01T09:51:12.056-08:002015-03-01T09:51:12.056-08:00You did a great job! I'm so proud of you! Yo...You did a great job! I'm so proud of you! You jumped right in! It looks very cozy!<br />BTW, next time you might want to try cotton batting...it will be warmer and not as bulky.<br />I can't tell from your picture...do you have a "walking" foot on your machine? <br />https://11main.com/laimagesupply/brother-sa140-even-feed-walking-foot/p/3369571?ref=DF4rcI_udU6GfakKSQwtHg&kpid=3369571&cid=cse_gg_home-%26-outdoor__%5Bpla%5D-%28ho%29_54280971275&utm_source=gg&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=_&utm_content=11_main&utm_campaign=[pla]-(ho)&ref=DF4rcI_udU6GfakKSQwtHg&kpid=3369571<br /><br />They make straight-line quilting a breeze! <br />Can't wait to see what else you whip up!Lorettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07170601007421855433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6588247389781053918.post-31379420732767956922015-02-28T16:55:04.800-08:002015-02-28T16:55:04.800-08:00Thanks Mom! I can't wait to show you in perso...Thanks Mom! I can't wait to show you in person!Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13821046394964856791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6588247389781053918.post-25407238728192616862015-02-28T16:48:39.776-08:002015-02-28T16:48:39.776-08:00Pretty good for a 1st attempt. You'll make m...Pretty good for a 1st attempt. You'll make more.<br />MomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com