Thursday, March 4, 2010

Sew & Tell Friday- first pantograph

The wonky squares have been quilted!
And I used a pantograph for the first time.  I should have practiced on play fabric first, but I got a little cocky.
 
I am really in love with this quilt.  I used an Ikea sheet for the backing and sashing (for the first time ever).  The jury is still out on that.  I haven't washed this yet, so I have no idea if it will crinkle and all that good stuff.
                            
 
I can't wait to try out the pantograph on something else.  I have great hopes for this and can't wait to see how quickly the learning curve is.
 
This quilt is going to go live with my teaching partner Lizzy who is the peas to my carrots.  The Diet to my Coke.  The Thelma to my Louise.  She had a baby three weeks ago today, and work is just not the same without her.  I miss her like crazy and can't wait for her to return in April:-)

Thanks, Amy, for hosting Show & Tell Friday.  Without you, this project would sit another week or more waiting to be bound.
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14 comments:

  1. DeeMarch 5, 2010 at 4:37 AM

    What an incredibly sweet gift and such kind words about your friend!

    Congratulations on trying something new and a great Friday Finish!

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  2. Nina Lise@Mrs MoenMarch 5, 2010 at 5:20 AM

    It looks lovely! The IKEA sheets usually crinkle up very nicely.

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  3. DianeMarch 5, 2010 at 5:42 AM

    what a beautiful quilt! Love those intense colors.

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  4. Leslie - she sews and scrapsMarch 5, 2010 at 7:23 AM

    You are such a sweetie saying such nice things and giving your quilt away!
    That is some gorgeous quilting! thanks for sharing!

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  5. Mandy NobleMarch 5, 2010 at 8:16 AM

    Beautiful quilt and workmanship, you are so generous giving it away!

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  6. LeslyMarch 5, 2010 at 8:55 AM

    What a lucky friend! It's a beautiful quilt - I'm sure she'll love it!

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  7. LeslieMarch 5, 2010 at 10:55 AM

    this looks great...that is a ikea sheet? it is gorgeous.

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  8. KarenMarch 5, 2010 at 5:59 PM

    Love that border fabric! So bold and beautiful. Your quilting looks great seeing it was your first time with a pantograph.

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  9. KristenMarch 5, 2010 at 6:52 PM

    I like what you did with the quilting. That gray looks great with the brights.

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  10. pinksuedeshoeMarch 5, 2010 at 9:09 PM

    Those colors are just great. I am sure your friend would love it, because lets be honest, who wouldn't? :o)

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  11. Anne at Film and ThreadMarch 6, 2010 at 5:48 AM

    Your quilting looks great! Lucky friend who will be receiving this!

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  12. allynMarch 6, 2010 at 6:23 AM

    very beautiful! it really is eye-catching.

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  13. QuiltyBeeMarch 6, 2010 at 7:41 AM

    Nice finish--I like that quilting on the wonky squares!

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  14. Rene'March 11, 2010 at 5:58 AM

    The quilting is great. You did a fabulous job! Your friend is going to totally love it. Thanks for sharing.

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