I wonder, have you heard about the Parade of Quilt's yet? If you haven't keep reading, it's time to share a bit of past quilting (yes, even if it is ugly and hids in the back of the cupboard year round). Quite clearly, this is where my first quilt lives.
If you have not yet visited Camille of Simplify and Carrie of Miss Rosie's please pop over and check out the plan, it's going to be interesting....possibly ugly, but definately fun.
You have to start somewhere and here it is - My First Quilt, believe me it looks better slightly out of focus. It was hand pieced and hand quilted and it appears the quilting stitch looks more like basting. Now at the time (back in the early 90's) I thought it was a great choice of color, looking back now I don't know why I chose that sashing fabric....but it also appears on the quilt back - must of liked it back then.
That is possibly why it has not seen light of day.
There must be a reason why I have never parted with my first quilt, maybe it holds the memory of how proud I was to finish my first sampler and possibly because without the first chapter (quilt) the journey would somehow be incomplete.
Either way, after this post I will fold it up and shove it in the back of the cupboard.
So there, you will never see my first quilt again.
The next part of the story is about the last project I have completed. Somewhere between the first quilt and the last quilt I found stitchery and the combination of designing, drawing, stitching and patchwork.
My last completed project is Tail Feathers
So there you have it, interesting, ugly but fun - and anyway you have to start somewhere, right?
Til then,
Natalie x
WOW! This block is beautiful! You do amazing work!
thanks for sharing....
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Posted by: melvin | August 19, 2009 at 07:21 PM
I think you are too hard on yourself. I have seen many patchwork quilts, and believe me, some of them look much worse then your first tries, and they come from people who work on them in years. Keep up the good work! ==b
Posted by: Sandra | August 03, 2009 at 11:21 PM
Hi! can´t wait to do what you design for stitchers´angel. I love your work. Thanks
Posted by: Marie | July 29, 2009 at 03:26 AM
I usually keep my "first attempts" for different projects, even though some of them make me cringe they also remind me how much you can improve with time and practice.
Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: kelly | July 23, 2009 at 01:31 PM
Hi Natalie
Just wanted to say how much I am looking forward to taking part in this year's Stitcher's Angel Swap. Thank you for being one of the designers, I have always loved your designs.
Posted by: Jindi's Cottage | July 22, 2009 at 08:49 AM
Hi Natalie, the last year I participate in Stitchers' Angel Swap, I have also written to the Stitcher's Angel Swap 2009 .
I love everything you create, and already I want to thank you for taking the time your dedicate to a new project for this swap.
Thank you, thank you very much!!!
Cheers
Cristina
Posted by: pulcino | July 21, 2009 at 12:43 AM
Your Tail Feathers quilt is just stunning. And so is your blog!
Posted by: Katie B | July 19, 2009 at 03:30 AM
You should be so proud of yourself!
Grandchildren will love curling up with your first quilt, no matter if it's large or small. See, it's from the past, but meant for the future.
Posted by: Mom Wald's Place | July 18, 2009 at 10:11 PM
It´s beautifull. Soy española y me ha encantado tu trabajo.
Posted by: yolanda | July 17, 2009 at 11:33 PM
Things have changed in quilting so much! Thank you for sharing with us. I absolutely love the Tailfeathers......it is soooooooooo beautiful!
Posted by: dotti white | July 17, 2009 at 01:14 PM
Beatiful!!!!!
Maravilhoso!!!!
Hermoso!!!!
Lindíssimo!!!!
Um grande abraço de Maria Filomena
PS - adoro imenso os seus bordados....Parabéns...Congratulacion....
Posted by: Maria Filomena | July 16, 2009 at 02:13 AM
it is such a love, hate relationship--those first quilts and us. yup.
Posted by: becky | July 15, 2009 at 02:32 AM
They're both really pretty. But look how far you have come? You're talent really shows in the second one!
Posted by: Carolyn | July 14, 2009 at 07:08 AM
I think your first quilt looks nice - it's just that our colour taste has moved on ;-)
I absolutely LOVE your latest quilt - all those lovely stitched birds - WOW!
Posted by: mathea | July 14, 2009 at 02:43 AM
First quilts.......... are so special to us
love yours
Posted by: Jeni | July 13, 2009 at 06:56 PM
Wow! I remember the day we decided to do our first sampler class ~it took us ages to decide the colours to use, we were very proud of the finished quilt at the time.
Posted by: Helsey | July 13, 2009 at 02:18 PM
That latest quilt of your is spectacular! I can't believe how much work that must have been. Totally worth it, though, I'm sure. Thanks for sharing it with us!
Posted by: Camille Roskelley | July 13, 2009 at 11:03 AM
Your way too self critical, Natalie!!..i LOVE your first quilt..it's ssoo VIBRANT and the quilting's wonderful!!..i'd be proud to own it :)
Posted by: Marian Edwards | July 12, 2009 at 11:17 PM
You first quilt is very much in the style of quilts of the early 90's. Everything was so matchy matchy :o)
Posted by: Jane Weston | July 12, 2009 at 05:41 PM
When it comes to our first quilts, it wasn't us! It was the fabric! We were blameless, we didn't have any other choice. Okay, that isn't entirely true but it still makes me feel better. :)
While I really like your first one, I really love your latest quilt. But then I love all your work so that really isn't a surprise. :)
Thank you for sharing your quilts, and it wasn't anywhere near an ugly at all!
Posted by: Carrie | July 12, 2009 at 04:09 PM
love.. love.. love your new quilt!
Posted by: jaybird | July 12, 2009 at 11:34 AM
Beauty is most certainly in the eye of the beholder. I happen to love your first quit. It is lovely, you have just outgrown it, that's all. =)
Posted by: Brenda | July 12, 2009 at 09:35 AM
I love all your work.
http://stitchedtogether-boutcrazy.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Deborah | July 12, 2009 at 07:45 AM
I love your first quilt...and of course your most recent is stunning! Thanks for sharing...there are a lot of us with quilts in the cupboard from the 80's and 90's!
Posted by: sherri | July 12, 2009 at 01:06 AM
I just love the colors in your first quilt. Very bold. Your latest quilt is also adorable.
Posted by: betsy | July 11, 2009 at 10:36 PM