there's a first time for everything
After a few days of hunched shoulders (binding can be a little tedious), I finally completed my first quilt. It's really special for several reasons, primarily because it's created from fabric left over from our big day back in September.
As with any first time project, there was a learning curve and some uncertainty at times. This book and this tutorial were both very helpful when it came time to do the binding. There is definitely a bit of wonkiness here and there, but I actually really love those parts. The best part though is completing a project I've been thinking about since last Fall -- that and knowing we now have a comfy quilt that will always remind us of our wedding day.
More soon,
leya
Hi Leyla! I love to read your blog from time to time. Your work is very beautiful and inspiring. I love the quilt you completed. Lovely fabrics.
Posted by: Stephanie | April 03, 2008 at 04:38 PM
Sorry I spelled your name wrong. My fingers have the tendency to add extra letters.
Posted by: Stephanie | April 03, 2008 at 04:42 PM
Leya - it is gorgeous! You did a great job.
Posted by: erin | April 03, 2008 at 05:54 PM
Oh Leya....it's absolutely devine!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!! xo
Posted by: Daw | April 03, 2008 at 06:00 PM
whoo hoo!
congratulations leya!
it's gorgeous and so awesome! you are my crafting idol lady... it's true.
Posted by: tiffany | April 03, 2008 at 07:13 PM
Beautiful Leya! I can appreciate how difficult this was too. wow!
Posted by: matirose | April 03, 2008 at 07:27 PM
What a beautiful quilt. You did a great job.
Posted by: Collins | April 03, 2008 at 07:35 PM
Such a great quilt, I really love the unexpected quality of the green grid. It's a nice combination of funky vintage fabric with a clean design, and it has polka-dots. I rest my case.
Posted by: ariana | April 03, 2008 at 08:23 PM
gurl...that quilt is awesome! I knew you'd make a quilt one day and not surprised a bit it turned out so well...I agree the green grid is what makes it.
Posted by: sherri | April 03, 2008 at 08:40 PM
Just lovely. What a beautiful keepsake:) I'm so impressed!
Posted by: ellen | April 04, 2008 at 12:27 AM
Not only is it your first quilt, but with some sentimental goodness?! Gorgeous!
Posted by: Mariss | April 04, 2008 at 08:54 AM
Um...this is Awesomeness! Congrats on a great project.
The green is perfect.
Posted by: junkdrawer | April 04, 2008 at 11:20 AM
I really like it a lot. Quilts can quickly become old fashioned looking but you choose such great fabrics.
Posted by: Susan | April 04, 2008 at 11:40 AM
I love the colors in this quilt, great work. I also loved your elephant and giraffe quilts, very inspiring.....Cheers!
Posted by: Myshell | April 04, 2008 at 11:54 AM
So, I just realized the elephant and giraffe quilts were made from Houseonhillroad.typepad.com...gave myself a good giggle with my mistake.
Cheers again and forgive my blunder, still giggling!
Posted by: Myshell | April 04, 2008 at 12:00 PM
leya, this is beautiful! and so nice that it uses fabrics with such special memories for you two... it will make cuddling under it all the more wonderful :) xo
Posted by: amisha | April 04, 2008 at 12:49 PM
It's really lovely- that brown polka dot print is fantastic. Where did it come from? It's probably not around anymore but just in case...
Posted by: Annie | April 04, 2008 at 01:06 PM
*Love* the color combo! Great job!
Posted by: Mary | April 04, 2008 at 07:37 PM
looks great kitty!!!
Posted by: aimee | April 04, 2008 at 10:14 PM
looks great kitty!!!
Posted by: aimee | April 04, 2008 at 10:18 PM
Lovely, great job!
Posted by: Angie | April 05, 2008 at 09:12 AM
I'm totally stunned. I mean, I love quilts, but I really had no idea one could be so beautiful and so cool at the same time. What an amazing layout and combination of fabrics. Nicely done, Leya!
Posted by: sulu-design | April 05, 2008 at 11:49 AM
LAYA YOUR ON CRAFTZINE.COM! I NEVER THOUGHT IT WOULD HAPPEN FOR YOU! YAAAAAAAAY!!!
Posted by: Carly | April 05, 2008 at 09:54 PM
SO gorgeous! I'm still dreaming of my first quilt. I bought some muslin to make my first cheater-type quilt (from Amy Butler's Stitches) this week but the one you just cranked out ~ wow. What an accomplishment!
Posted by: Tangerine Dreams | April 06, 2008 at 12:37 PM
beautiful! i am inspired to try one myself!
Posted by: amy | April 07, 2008 at 08:29 AM