My first quilt: Finished

DISAPPEARING NINE PATCH

I made it, my first quilt is completed and given to its new owner, my sister-in-law.

Never in my wildest dreams did I ever imagine I could do this, but I did!!! Set your mind on something and you can achieve almost anything. 

This is how it all started back in winter. It has taken me sometime to do, I didn't rush and I did have moments (or weekends) of self doubt, but I went on regardless and made it to the end. 

Laying out the front to measure up the borders and sashing. All the fabric used in the main design is Japanese, I just love Japanese fabric, the colours are so beautiful and rich.

Sewing on the binding

Having the computer and sewing table/machine nearby is very handy. When I needed to watch a youtube clip of how to bind around corners, I could watch the clip, turn my chair and follow the instructions. 

I quite enjoy hand sewing, it is relaxing and peaceful. I did this with classical music playing in the background and the window open so I could get the cool breeze and listen to the rain falling.  Even the birds sang for me. It was all rather lovely and calm. 

Road testing! Found Ruby asleep on top of the quilt, she seemed very content and comfortable. Before it is packaged up and given to my sister-in-law it will be de-haired and cat free. 

I did not machine quilt this quilt, I have not learnt machine quilting yet and this wasn't the quilt I wanted to learn on. This was done professionally by someone who owns one of those hugely expensive computerised machines and she did a brilliant job. I discovered many quilters use the services of this lady if they want fancy patterns. One day I will learn this skill, but first, I need to learn how to match my points!!

DONE Not perfect but way better than the very first quilt I made. Onwards and upwards from here!!! I've learnt a lot from this one, and I am bound to learn even more with the next. 

It is such sleepy business watching mum sew - but I sit patiently and wait.  She often stops and pats me and we have quite long conversations about the meaning of life!! Sometimes I stand up and place my tail in her face and she grumbles about cat hair!! and then she gives me a big hug. 

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