Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Quilts of 2010

Remember how I've told you about my quilting hobby before? Well here is the quilt I made for Lisa's family for Christmas (the pictures uploaded sideways...why I don't know, but you get the idea).


Again this one was lots of fun, and thanks to my marvelous mother-in-law who lets me "shop" at her supply of fabric, I hardly paid anything for the fabric.

I just realized that I never posted pictures of a quilt I made for Anna. It was pretty simple, with large blocks. I made it a texture quilt, so there is corduroy, chenille, minky, and silk along with the cotton fabrics. I'm proud of this one because I did it without a pattern...I designed it myself! Granted, it's super basic, but it was new for me to figure out all the little details on my own.


8 comments:

Cox Family said...

AMAZING! You have a real talent!

Laura Bernard said...

Amazing! You're awesome! Seriously, I totally admire this talent of yours . . . and your ability to actually get something like that done and finished. What's wrong with me? : )

We were looking at pictures and videos of your visit last spring. Made all the kids get nostalgic for you and Hattie, especially. Want to come again? Or maybe we need to plan a road trip to Texas this spring or summer . . .

Erin and Spencer said...

Wow! This is impressive! You are seriously talented!

Veralyn said...

Amazing!! They turned out great Melanie!!! I especially like your texture quilt idea, that is such a great idea for kids!!!

Marcee said...

You go Melanie! They are both beautiful. I think sewing is such a talent since I can't even sew a straight line! haha. I love the quilts that are just a mismatch of differnt patterns and textures, and when you can get the fabric for free! Good job!

Meikjn said...

ooohh triangles I'm impressed. I HATE triangles. both are awesome.

Julianne said...

These look great Melanie! How about a blog post tutorial?! :) I wouldn't know how to put it together without tying it. Did you sew the layers together with your own machine or did you have to have it quilted by a special machine?

Steven and Erika said...

Holy bananas! I am impressed but you alway do that when I get something you have made for me! I love my melanie specials :)